STACK #204 Oct 2021

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TECH LIFE OCTOBER

STACK ’ s FIT Tip

1 Get yourself some quality running shoes that complement your running technique. Everyone runs differently so you need to know whether you pronate or overpronate when you run. Get a shoe properly fitted – a specialist will show you how you move. A fitted shoe will make running more enjoyable and will keep you less prone to injuries. 2 Whatever you do, don’t aim too high, too soon. Don’t go out, go hard, get sore to the point where you go ‘I’m never doing that again’. It’s easily done. 3 Hydration is very important! You must stay hydrated, especially now it’s going to be getting warmer very soon. 4 Set yourself a goal. That’s the one thing that’s going to get you out of bed and get you moving. If you don’t have a goal, other things will take priority, and then, all of a sudden, you’ve got a handful of excuses and you won’t do it. 5 Lastly, don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone is at a different chapter in their running story so don’t compare your Chapter One to someone else’s Chapter Eight. Just do you. to lace up your running shoes and hit the road but are unsure where to start, Drew’s got all the answers in these five top tips to get you moving. We normally reserve this section for tech tips, but given that this month’s Life Tech is centred around health, wellbeing and fitness – and that we interviewed trail runner extraordinaire Drew Willis for the issue – we thought we’d change it up! If you’re keen

S pring has well and truly sprung; the weather is starting to warm up so it’s time to start thinking about the great outdoors. Spring is a good time to wrestle off the winter shackles and look to getting the body and mind in shape. So, we’ve themed this month’s Life Tech around the idea of health monitoring, beginning with an extensive feature on smartwatches. From ECG to blood oxygen tracking, just how far can we rely on the features you find on many wearables, and what do they mean? Beyond wearables, we dig into the popularity of massage guns and look at a slew of other tech devices designed to pamper and boost our wellbeing at a time when we certainly need it. Finally, we deliver some tips on how to capture the best photography outside, with a focus (pun fully intended) on action cameras, drones, and some vital camera accessories for your adventure.

Drew Willis

What was the hottest tech in…

2009

On The Radar

Not content with simply revolutionising the white goods market with the introduction of the bagless vacuum cleaner, intrepid British inventor Sir James Dyson turned his attention to fans. For well over 100 years, the design had remained unchanged: two, three, or four blades concealed behind a protective cage, that would move air around the room at several different speeds. But that was turned upside down in 2009 with the introduction of the Dyson Air Multiplier. Drawing air up the base and through a curved pathway, the Air Multiplier forced it through little ramps inside the halo, to blow out the air in a jet. It wasn’t cheap on launch, but its futuristic styling saw it fly off the shelves.

Ooh, we’re getting closer and closer to Christmas. This means at some point – sooner rather than later – we’re going to have to start thinking about buying presents for the people that matter in our lives. Rest assured we’ll have all the best tech pressie suggestions for 2021 on hand in our essential Christmas Gift Guide. Want to know what the latest in smart technology is? We’ve got that covered, too.

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