Gym Hero Pro iOS Workout Tracker App Review

First off Gym Hero Pro is only for iOS, there is a similarly named App for Android but it is not the same App. There is a free version of Gym Hero but access to statistics and the sharing aspects of workout data is limited. For the $4 or so it costs to upgrade to the Pro version it is totally worth it!

I have been using Gym Hero Pro now personally for almost three months and find it super useful no only for myself but I also recommend it to my clients as a work out aid and way for them to share their training info with me.

In a nutshell, Gym Hero Pro is an Application for your iPhone that allows you to track your weight training workouts in real time so you have a record of your progress. You can then review this info to aid you with future weight training workouts and also share data with others.

Main Features of Gym Hero Pro I Find Useful:

• Easily track and record my workout exercises, sets and reps.
• Estimation of calories burned during your workout that for the most part is fairly accurate.
• Auto Fills in previous complete same workout data along with individual previous exercise data for super easy auto-fill repeat workout sessions.
• Within a workout you can enter muscle groups worked for each exercise and make useful notes.
• Easily rearrange Exercise order after the fact.
• Access to useful statistical info: Total exercises, Total exercises per muscle group, Total workouts, Total workouts poor muscle group, Total weight lifted, Total weight lifted per muscle group, Total reps, Total reps per muscle group, Total sets, Total sets per muscle group.
• Workout data syncs to fitty.co website for easy online access and backup of your data.
• Easily share workouts with other people via several options: HTML links, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
• In App workout plans availbel for purchase.

How I find Gym Hero Pro Helps Me With My Weight Training Sessions: 

• Having access to my previous workout data alongside my current workout entries really pushes and motivates me to at least get the same or more workload in each new workout.
• I also use a Garmin VivoActive to record my workouts for additional heart rate and calorie burn info, previously I had to input details manually about my workout within my Garmin Activity notes section, but this took additional time. Now I simply copy and paste the fitty.co workout link into my Garmin Activity session  to have easy access to all my workout details.
• I have several of my clients using Gym Hero Pro to help motivate them and also to share access to workout data.

Without a plan in place there is no point of reference and no direction. You not only need to know where you want to ultimately end up, but also where you have come from and what direction you are heading in or you can easily get lost along the way and never achieve your goals. Gym Hero Pro serves as an excellent workout road map to help you plan, navigate and arrive at your workout goals.

Getting Real Series - My Wife Had No Idea - SMP Scalp Micropigmentation

It's been almost two weeks since I had my initial first two session of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) and so far I have not told my wife anything about my decision to get Scalp Micropigmentation. I kind of wanted it to be a surprise and to be honest, I had a feeling she would not notice. To be fair to her I have been shaving my head and keeping it really short lately and the fact that I still have some hair density left means the before and after contrast is not as noticeable as it would be for someone who is mostly bald on top.

I will often shave my beard and it can take my wife several days before she notices I shave it off, I guess that's how couples kind of get once we've been marled for a while. We only really notice the big stuff ;)

Anyway I wanted to let my Wife Nicole know about the SMP and see if she had noticed so I cornered her and made this video to capture my "confessional" so to speak.

Work Hard Athletics VYPER HYPERSPHERE HYPERICE COMPRESSION Products Review.

First off make sure to also checkout my Preview video where I go into a bit more detail about the specifics about the Work Hard Athletics line of products.

In this Review video for the Work Hard Athletics VYPER HYPERSPHERE HYPERICE COMPRESSION Products I focus more on my personal experience using the Work Hard Athletics line of products, specifically how they are helping me through my recent injury to my hamstring while I was doing some deadlifts.

Here is a quick summary of what you can expect from Work Hard Athletics VYPER HYPERSPHERE HYPERICE COMPRESSION Products:

• Design to help athletes improve their performance by accelerating recovery time, prevent injury and enhance mobility.
• Many top Athletes around the world use Work Hard Athletics Products.
• Work Hard Athletics Products are not cheap in terms of price or in quality!
• Work Hard Athletics products are really well made and the performance is outstanding, much better than I had expected!

Let's go over each of the Work Hard Athletics products I tested personally on myself.

HYPERICE ICE COMPRESSION WRAPS: 

• Cryotherapy to reduce inflammation and pain.
• Portable and simple to use.
• 2 Part System - Ice Cell with Air Release Technology and Compression Wrap.
• Air Release Valve Technology.
• Delivers optimal cryotherapy to any part of the body for superior recovery.
• Available in: Knee, Utility, Back, Shoulder & Extended Shoulder versions.

I feel the HYPERICE ICE COMPRESSION Knee Sleeve and Utility Wraps made a huge difference in my Ham String Recovery. Being able to keep the ice right on the injured area and also have some light compression really kept the swelling down and sped up recovery.

I was able to use the Knee Ice Compression wrap up on my leg and found it stayed in place really well, I was even able to get up and walk around without it moving around on me.

I wore the HYPERICE ICE COMPRESSION WRAPS over and under my clothing depending on how cold I wanted the area to get.

Tip: When removing air from the COMPRESSION WRAPS after wearing them for a while, I would recommend placing a towel over the air vent as some water can also escape.

VYPER Vibrating Roller:

• High Intensity Vibrating Roller.
• 16.8 volt Lithium Ion battery.
• 3 Vibration Speeds.
• German Engineered Roller.
• Used to increase range of motion, flexibility and circulation

Again, I found the Viper to be another great tool in my recovery for my hamstring injury. I was not able to use it right away since the area was super tender but after a couple of weeks I would roll my Hamstring out most nights and the vibration effect helped a lot to lesson discomfort you normally experience when rolling out a tight area on your body.

I really like the size of the VYPER, it’s no to large so you can get it into some areas that larger units may be difficult with but it is still are enough to cover a decent area and distribute the force evenly.

The vibration from the VYPER is incredible, usually level one or two is more then enough for me.

I never had any problems with the battery running out and I would use it several times before even thinking about exchanging it.

HYPERSPHERE Vibrating Ball:

• Localized Vibration Therapy Increases range of motion and flexibility + increases circulation.
• High-intensity vibrating core transfers maximum vibration to the body.
• 3 vibration speed settings.
• Compact and portable.
• Textured rubber exterior.
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries give over 2 hours of use per charge.

I found the HYPERSPHERE to be a great message tool for my wife, she has been having a lot of hip, shoulder and elbow issues and often asked me to give her messages in these area which can be really tiring on my hands… Well not any more!

The HYPERSPHERE is great at getting into knots and really tight spots. It distributes enough even pressure not to hurt the area but also allows for more pinpoint localization so I can really get into an area that needs more focussed attention. 

Again the HYPERSPHERE has a crazy strong motor and battery and I was able to use it over and over again before having to recharge it.

Since the outer HYPERSPHERE shell is a hard plastic you will need to be careful not to drop this unit on hard surfaces or you could damage the internal mounting system.

So overall after having the opportunity to test out the Work Hard Athletics VYPER HYPERSPHERE HYPERICE COMPRESSION Products on myself and use them exactly at a time in my life when I needed them most. I can say it was almost a Godsend to have them at my disposal, sure Work Hard Athletics products are not just for when you injure yourself, they are for keeping injuries away and when used diligently they will certainly do so.

If you have one of those nagging areas in your body that requires a little more attention, some rolling and perhaps icing after workouts then the Work Hard Athletics VYPER HYPERSPHERE HYPERICE COMPRESSION Product line is ideal for this.

Yes this is a top end product line so you are going to pay for it but you will get a super quality product that performs exactly as it promises to. After all aren't you worth it!

If you are interested in purchaing a product from Work Hard Athletics, make sure to use Promo Code "Getfitover40" to save an additional 5%.

Getting Real Series - SMP Scalp Micropigmentation Sessions 1 & 2

If you have not already read my first Article on SMP or Scalp Micro Pigmentation then make sure to do so. 

• Getting Real Series - Going Bald and Scalp Micropigmentation

This week I had my first two sessions of Scalp Micro Pigmentation performed by Kyle the owner of Studio Sashiko. My appointments where for Monday and Tuesday where each day I had a 3-4 hours SMP session. Day one was to address the crown or back area of my head and day two was for the frontal hairline area. I will be going back in about a month to do some fill in and add a bit more density in some areas. It's better to do this type of process using multiple stages rather than going to dense or dark by mistake as it is easier to add more density then take it away.

SMP or Scalp Micro Pigmentation is like getting a tattoo but the needles are not as large so it is actually a little less painful overall and I did use some numbing cream before each process. I would say the pain level while the needling is happing is fairly mild and if anything I felt more irritation after the process than during since my skin got fairly red to the point where I could even feel some throbbing from my pulse especially when I had the crown or back area done. I did not notice this throbbing as much when I had the second procedure done for my frontal areas.

In this video I take short video clips throughout the week so you can follow along how this entire process went and what if this is something you may be interested in it should give you a good idea on what to expect the first couple of sessions.

Overall I am really happy with these initial results, the density is a bit better than I expected it to be but it may soften a bit over the following month. There are some patchy spots that need a some more filling in and my frontal hairline needs to be a little less perfect with some softening right on the frontal hairline edge. All of this is super easy to do and I may even be able to get it all done during my third session which will be in about a months time.

FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle Review

There are lots of shaker bottles out there for mixing your supplements and sport drinks, some even offer special separate compartments for storing your protein powders or other supplements for later mixing and consumption.  

The FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle does this a little different in a couple of ways. First off the design, quality and attention to detail is the best I have seen from any shaker bottle I have come across! And secondly the FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle has a unique system that not only allows you to store your sport drink mixes in a separate and dry area from your liquids but also quickly and easily release your supplements or powders into your fluids without having to unscrew or open the FUELSHAKER PRO mixer container. So no accidental spills or protein powder mishaps :)

This is done by simply pressing on the rubber coated bottom of the FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle to release the mixer disk which at the same time opens a passageway between your stored fluids and powdered mixes. 

All you need to do after that one simple step is shake and enjoy :)

Here are some of the main features and benefits of the FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle:

• Our signature Fueler Pro powder cartridge
• Hassle-free push mixing system
• Turbine-shaped agitator for a perfect mix
• 100% Leak-proof technology
• Latchable loop for easy carrying
• Easy dual-open body for cleaning
• Dishwasher safe body
• Fits to almost any cup holder
• Holds 600ml fluid capacity
• Holds 50 grams of powders
• BPA free  

My personal impressions of the FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle:

I was extremely impressed with the design, quality and build for the FUEL SHAKER PRO. Most containers are made from thin flexible plastics while the FUELSHAKER PRO uses thick rigid plastics with rubber coatings in many key areas. 

It’s really great to be able to store my fluids and workout powders separately so that when I actually need them they are freshly mixed and at their most nutritious state. The ability to simply press the bottom of the FUELSHAKER PRO container to do this makes the entire process simple and efficient.

I also liked that the FUELSHAKER PRO was completely leak proof with a screw on lid, many shaker bottles have snap on lids which I have found can open accidentally in your gym bag or in other situations where messy fluids are not what you where hoping for.

The design of the FUELSHAKER PRO allows the main holding area to be opened from both ends which makes cleaning super easy, no trying to scrape out caked on powder from crevices.

One thing I found that took some getting used to was the rather smallish opening for adding your supplement powders, there is just enough room for an average size protein scoop to fit from side to side so it is easy to get protein powders along the edge where the mixing disc needs to be placed. Thins could result in an improper seal which could cause some cross mining of your chosen supplement powder and fluid. So you either have to be a little careful when loading up your supplement powders or make sure to clean the edges before popping in the mixing disk.

All in all the FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle is a really great product and if you take your supplements seriously then you are going to have to seriously consider getting yourself a FUELSHAKER PRO Hybrid Shaker Bottle!