The CamelbBak Rouge 70-Ounce Hydration Pack is lightweight, streamlined and versatile. It features an air mesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for optimal ventilation. The Hydrotanium reservoir holds over 2 liters of water and carries a lifetime warranty.

The pack includes an external zip pocket for carrying keys, snacks, cell phones, sunscreen or any other small accessories.

The CamelBak Rogue is smaller than a regular backpack at 16.5 x 2 x 8 inches and weights just 1.2 pounds when empty.

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Each 10 ounce flask can be used for water, energy drinks or nutrition gels. The separate front and rear stash pockets can carry cell phones, mp3 players, keys, wallets or snacks.

A secure velcro closure keeps the pack in place while running. Weight is evenly distributed around the waist and most users will hardly notice it’s there.

If your arms brush against the bottles while running the belt can be rotated 90 degrees to position them to your front and rear.

This lightweight mobile aid station comes in three versions to fit different waist sizes: Small (26″-32″), Medium (32″-36″) and Large (36″-42″). A two bottle version is also available.

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The study suggests that moderate to heavy exercise could be a “substitute drug” for human heroin and morphine addicts.

Just as there is the endorphin rush of a “runner’s high,” there can also be the valley of despair when runners and fitness enthusiasts can’t get their daily fix.

Robin Kanarek, professor of psychology at Tufts University, hopes to use the results to design treatment programs for heroin and morphine addicts that substitute the all-natural high of exercise in place of drugs.

The study appears in the August issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, published by the American Psychological Association.

Source [National Geographic]

This machine is big and heavy and not easy to move. The upside of such solid, stable construction is the quality of the workout experience — it just feels sturdy, balanced and safe. It’s difficult to appreciate the value of a heavy, durable treadmill until you’ve run on a lower end model that can feel flimsy and unsound.

For such a large piece of equipment the TR 3000 is relatively easy to assemble. The display console and handlebars are already attached to the frame. After adding a few small accessories you’ll be up and running within an hour.

One of the most unique features is the integrated handlebar speed and incline buttons that allow you to make quick adjustments without removing your hands or straining to find the right option on the console.

Considered a treadmill best buy by Treadmill Doctor and recommended by Consumer Reports, the LifeSpan Fitness TR 3000′s quality justifies its expense.

LifeSpan Fitness TR 3000 Treadmill Features

• Robust deck suspension absorbs body weight impact
• 15 levels of incline on 20″ x 56″ smooth running surface
• 2.75-horsepower continuous-duty motor with 0.5-12 mph speed range
• Easy handlebar controlled speed and incline adjustment
• Attractive blue backlit console with program matrix
• Track speed, time, incline, distance, calories burned, heart rate and body mass
• Integrated automatic heart rate monitor with EKG pulse grips
• 350-pound maximum user weight

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The ProTrainer software makes it easy to plan and transfer data from the watch to your computer using infrared technology to send data to a pod that plugs into any USB port. This is an integral part of the RS800CX system and includes detailed, customizable graphs, a personal calendar to log all your training data and much more. The downside to such an advanced gadget is the learning curve; with so many features you’ll find yourself referring back to the manual to take advantage of all it has to offer.

The quality and high level functionality of the Polar RS00CX is unquestionable,  so we’ll use the rest of this post to highlight some of the most innovative features.

• Heart rate monitor detects optimal training level as percentage of maximum, beats per minute and within graphical target zone
• ProTrainer 5 software plans workouts with customized graphs and logs with daily and weekly goals
• S3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D. transmitter optimizes stride length for competitive runners
• OwnOptimizer mode provides alerts to avoid under training or over training
• 5 minute fitness test measures aerobic fitness levels at rest
• OwnCal mode tracks calorie expenditure during one exercise session and accumulation over multiple workouts
• Built-in altimeter measures altitude, cumulative ascent, and cumulative descent
• Multi-sport software feature combines and integrates running workouts with cycling, hiking, and skiing routines
• Optional GPS sensor uses Google Earth to display routes, maps and mileage within the software
• 12/24 hour clock, 50 meter water resistance, backlight, low battery indicator and alarm with snooze

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