7+ hour, 4+ min ago (254+ words) The tiny house movement has never just been about, well, houses, and it has produced all kinds of weird and wonderful structures on wheels " everything from a pub to a wedding chapel, an office and more. This example provides a hot and steamy take on small living with a sauna that seats up to six people. "Aquila is fully off grid, enabling sauna culture to be transported anywhere and for any occasion," explains Out of the Valley. "Made from sustainable materials, its rustic cabin styling keeps it connected to its natural environment, whilst the high quality Narvi stove and alder interiors ensure a premium sauna experience." Its thermal alder and larch interior is insulated with sheep's wool. The layout is arranged over a single level and looks authentic " like a traditional stationary sauna. Bench seating is installed and a wood-fired…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Invented by San Diego-based biomedical engineer Austin Acri, xplate is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. The hardware is made almost entirely of solid stainless steel covered with a protective ceramic coating. At the heart of the setup is a central base that houses two stackable disc-shaped weight plates. Depending on how much of a load users want, they can stick in one plate or two. The M model of the xplate allows them to add up to 33 lb (15 kg), while the L model boosts that figure to 65 lb (29.5 kg). Utilizing connectors located around the perimeter of the base, various attachments (which definitely add some weight of their own) can be added for different types of exercises. These gadgets include single or double kettlebell handles, an EZ curl bar, a straight bar, plus an optional pulley system and set…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) A centuries-old samurai etiquette practice may hold the key to stronger legs in just five minutes a day, with a new study finding that "Rei-ho" squats can boost knee strength by 26% and may help older adults stay independent. Aging brings with it a natural decrease in muscle strength that older folks have to work to maintain. But, as you age, you just want to live your life. You don't want to be paying for a gym membership or expensive equipment; you want exercises that are quick and free. That's where a new study comes in. Researchers from Tohoku University in Japan have found that five minutes a day of an exercise that formed part of the traditional practice of Rei-ho, or etiquette, once practised by samurai, is an effective way to maintain lower body strength. "In particular, knee extension strength…...