Fitness + Health

This mama still has it going on in many ways, but let's face it: the 40s are here to stay. A brisk walk with the toddler in the stroller isn't cutting it as my daily workout anymore. So, when I heard about Tonal , a sleek, super-convenie…

As a mom who's recently breastfed a child, I was pumped (heh) to hear about some new innovations arriving in the form of the Elvie breast pump . It comes from the makers of the revolutionary Elvie Kegel trainer (from all of us who've had…

If you're like me, you're the person who's always cold when everyone is comfortable, or always hot when everyone is perfectly pleasant. It feels like I just described menopause, but that's actually not it. Yet. Either way, I'm still supe…

I've been a longtime Fitbit fan, since they launched their first activity tracker many moons ago, so it's not surprise my interest was very piqued when I saw the new Fitbit Versa and did an "is that the new Apple Watch " double take. I d…

The launch of Fitbit's new Ace , an activity tracker for kids, is probably a surprise to no one. With the popularity of fitness trackers with adults, there are plenty of kids, including my own, who want their own. And, in most cases, kid…

So many people are using their Apple Watch as a fitness tracker (and music player), but not everyone wants to wear it on their wrist. If that sounds like you, or perhaps the dad in your life, the ActionSleeve from TwelveSouth is what you…

Recently we've seen a lot of smart hydration tech options come onto the market lately. A few months ago, I tried out the Hidrate Spark smart water bottle , and I liked the way it subtly reminded me to take a sip of H2O and tracked my pro…

There are no shortage of stylish activity trackers on the market today, all of which we think would make a very cool Mother's Day gift for the right kind of mom. (Raises hand!). But this one from Wisewear isn't just a pretty face. It can…

I've figured out that I'm the type of person who needs a quick but effective workout that I can do from my home, without expensive equipment (that takes up space I don't have). So, my new obsession has been the free 8fit app ( iOS and An…

Every year at CES, companies roll out some of the coolest new tech of the year , lots of which you have seen (or will see) right here on Cool Mom Tech. Then there are the tech gadgets that have us scratching our heads. Or if we had the H…

When we first heard about Bluetooth-enabled water bottles back in 2015, we were a little skeptical here at Cool Mom Tech. I mean, how hard is it to just drink a glass of water, right? But when HidrateSpark sent me one of their smart wate…

As much as I was careful to sterilize my kids' bottles and pacifiers, there are so many other things that are covered with germs that we rarely remember to clean. That's where Ellie could really save the day, and maybe even keep your fam…

When the end of Daylight Savings hit a couple weeks ago, I looked at all the well-rested, bright-eyed people around me with scorn. My 3-year-old woke up at the exact same time, except now an hour earlier, making me pine for the days when…

I was more than willing to give the quip electric toothbrush a try. After all, I have a bit of a toothbrush obsession -- something that's greatly exacerbated by the all-time biggest candy-eating holiday of the year. I'd like to blame it …

Remember when fitness trackers looked like clunky bracelets on your wrist? Ah, those were the days. Well, thankfully, we've come a long way, baby. Just this fall, Kate Spade and Fitbit launched hot, new fitness trackers that we think you…

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only mom who's had a toddler run away and hide when I need to take their temperature. The struggle is real. That's why I'm loving the new Elmo smart thermometer from Kinsa. Unlike the original Kinsa smart ther…

As parents, we want to do the best for our kids, but screen time is always a thorn in our sides, especially when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has always said "no screens under 2." Well, that's not the case anymore, as the AAP…

We've seen lots of stylish activity trackers for women , even ones aimed to help deal with stress , but none have been so seemingly comprehensive in terms of physical and mental health as the new Bellabeat LEAF Urban . Related: 5 gorgeou…

While I didn't personally experience infertility issues, I had close friends and family members who did, and I'm still amazed at how they handled all the challenges they faced, not to mention all the tracking, the doctors visits, and the…

We’ve seen a lot of new smart devices recently that are helping us monitor our air quality , but I’ve often wondered what to do with this info — short of a major HEPA filter installation — if the monitors tell me my air quality is bad. S…

One of the reasons I actually stopped wearing my Fitbit was that I would get dressed up to go out and I didn't love how the band looked with my snazzy outfit. So, I'd take it off and then not put it back on. I know, I know, vain and lazy…

I have not owned a scale for about five years -- partly because the master bathroom in my house is so minuscule there's no room for one, and partly because I have no real interest in seeing what my weight is every day. There, I admitted …

It's springtime! Bring on the warmer weather, chirping birds, flower blooms, lighter layers, and the fabulously stylish wearable fitness trackers that look more and more like cool jewels. Why should you be stepping into the sunny skies w…

I'm still trying to parse through the gads of incredible tech I saw at the International CES 2016 show last week, but one thing is for certain, wearable fitness trackers, those hot tech accessories that really blew up over the last coupl…