Flying High Now

Rebounding is extremely effective 'no impact' exercise - especially important for those with less mobility or undergoing rehabilitation.  People new to rebounding should start out slowly to give the body proper time to adjust. Rebounding is simple, safe and fun, it is easy to stick with, almost everyone can do it and it is found to be 68% more efficient than running on a treadmill. (www.healthmakers.co.za)

o    Lowers elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels

o    Increases metabolism which burns more calories and reduces body fat
o    Firms your arms, benefits the shape of your legs, hips and abdomen
o    Increases energy levels, which are maintained throughout the day
o    Increases oxygen levels in the body
o    Enhances digestion, nerve impulses and muscle fiber
o    Revitalises your body when it's tired
o    Reduces blood pressure
o    Strengthens your muscles and bones without the trauma of hitting a hard surface
o    Helps with balance and co-ordination
o    Reduces stress levels, helping you to relax and sleep better
o    Tones the body's internal organs, veins and arteries, as well as  and bones, at the same time
o    Increases the performance of both the heart and the circulatory system to slow aging
o    Stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system by up to 15%

 

To Click or Blink, That is the Question

Eye trackers may replace the mouse on your computer.  An eye tracker is a device that uses projection patterns and optical sensors to gather data about gaze direction or eye movements with very high accuracy. Most eye trackers are based on the fundamental principle of corneal-reflection tracking; eye presence detection, position, identification, movement, patterns; eyelid closure; pupil size and pupil dilation; gaze direction and point. (ebitesblog.wordpress.com)

Step Away From The Screen

The slow technology movement seeks to alter how humans interact with technologies including mobile devices, social media, email and other relatively recent innovations that tend to be highly addictive, or at least consume a lot of time.  The movement is intended to curb some of the damaging effects of excessive technologies in human life, primarily through promoting slower or less extreme interactions with certain technologies.