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Get in Gear: Smart Weights = Smart Bells

It's tough and awkward to do all of the elements of your workouts with the standard weights that are meant to be put on the end of a bar.

It's tough and awkward to do all of the elements of your workouts with the standard weights that are meant to be put on the end of a bar. I find this especially tough for enhancing an ab workout.

Smart Bells ($89.95) are sculptural weights designed to conform to the shape of the body. Also, there are two handles which make gripping and moving the weight much more secure and comfortable. A center indentation cups the head and the curve mirrors the shape of the body for comfort during crunches, lunges, bench presses or whatever it is you do that you like to add a little weight on.

If you're really into Smart Bells, there is an entire routine (complete with video) that you can get as well. Check it out and order your Smart Bells from Thinkfit.com.

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What Did Santa Bring You This Christmas?

While some people suffer a bit of an emotional crash after the holiday buzz subsides, us geeks have just gotten a dose of the best upper ever: new gadgets!

While some people suffer a bit of an emotional crash after the holiday buzz subsides, us geeks have just gotten a dose of the best upper ever: new gadgets! December and January have officially become what I like to call my "research, upload and update" months, as I learn the intricacies of all the goodies I got for Christmas and start planning all the fun projects I can use them for.

Let's go bookmark the unique new gadgets and techie products we got this holiday season in the Geek Gear section. That way we can check out the cool new cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and computers on the market and swap useful tips and tricks.

Be sure to come back and tell me that your Geek Gear is up, or just tag your selections with "My new gadget."

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