Percussive Massage Tool Review: Hypervolt vs SAFR X1
Today, for a little something different, I'm publishing a review of a new percussive massage tool that aims to help with muscle recovery. You may have heard about the Theragun, a handheld tool that serves to give you a deep tissue massage without having to go to a masseuse. I've read some articles praising its benefits, but didn't pay too close attention until my good friend Sarah bought the Hypervolt - a cheaper version of the Theragun. She's been raving about it ever since, and after trying it, I can see why - it's much more intense than a regular electric massager, so much that several of my friends couldn't even handle it on the highest setting. While the original Theragun percussive massage tool is an eye-popping $599, the Hypervolt is still pretty pricey at $349 - and I couldn't stomach that price point. I set an alert on Slickdeals for sales on either the Theragun or Hypervolt, and a few weeks ago, got notified that there was a discount plus stackable coupon at Dick's that made the Hypervolt $279 - the best price anyone's ever seen. I decided to pull the trigger and buy it, but also picked up an off-brand option, the SAFR X1, which was on sale at Amazon for only $149. Let … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: August 18, 2019
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy :) CAREER / BUSINESS Texting Moves to the Workplace, as Do the Awkward Misfires. ‘I’m Here. I Luv U.’. (Wall Street Journal) Ugh, I hate when people try to text me for business... that's what email is for. It's not like we don't have it on our phones too! Undercover in a Hospital Bed. (New York Times) How Women Can Negotiate to Close the Gender Pay Gap. (Fortune Magazine) When Their Book Deal Blew Up After Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Glenn Thrush Kept His Advance. Maggie Haberman Had To Pay Hers Back.. (BuzzFeed) PRODUCTIVITY / SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY How To Make Your Relationship Amazing: 6 Secrets From The Top Marriage Researcher. (Barking Up the Wrong Tree) How to Track Your Time. (A Life of Productivity) Eat That Frog: A Practical Approach to Reaching Your Goals. (Zapier) HEALTH / FITNESS How to use foods that make you sleepy to your advantage. (Well & Good NYC) The Sad Truth About Sleep-Tracking Devices and Apps. (New York Times) Cutting 300 Calories a Day Shows Health Benefits. … [Continue reading]
Weekend Recap / Race Report: XTerra Castle Rock 20K
Weekend of August 2-3 My weekend kicked off with one of my favorite annual work events: our company baseball night at Coors Field! This year, I didn't know as many of the people attending as usual - we have had a lot of new people move to Denver in the last few months. However, one of those recent arrivals is my colleague Sara - who I met in person for the first time when she moved to Denver two months ago. I was really excited that she and her boyfriend (who also works for PwC) were coming, and we ended up hanging out most of the night, which was a blast. I'm excited to hang out with Sara more, both in Denver and now also in Chicago during the week, since I just sold a new project there :) On Saturday morning, I began my day by taking advantage of a new benefit offered by my firm - Ginger, an on-demand coaching and tele-therapy app. PwC recently announced that all employees get unlimited free coaching via text, six completely free tele-therapy sessions per year, and additional tele-therapy for only $70 a session. That's a huge discount compared to the price of regular therapy! I'm so grateful that PwC offers this benefit, and I know how lucky I am to have it. I spent the … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: August 11, 2019
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy :) CAREER / BUSINESS How to Choose the Best Social Media Platform for Your Business. (Zapier) Sunday Night Is the New Monday Morning, and Workers Are Miserable. (Wall Street Journal) Behavioral Shopping: This Is Why You May Be Spending More. (Honey) Germans Love Shopping Online. They Love Returning Goods Even More. (Bloomberg) Class-passing': how do you learn the rules of being rich?. (Guardian) How to Reach Out to Someone Whose Career You Admire. (Harvard Business Journal) Advancing female leadership: 6 proven guidelines. (LinkedIn) How to play Patriarchy Chicken: why I refuse to move out of the way for men. (New Statesman) PRODUCTIVITY / SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY The Secret to Getting Ahead? Do the Work That Others Won’t Do. (Medium) How to Conquer Your Email After a Vacation. (Lifehacker) Do you need a Think Break?. (Patty Azzarello) How to Identify the Blind Spots in Your Thinking. (Lifehacker) Understand Whether You Should Focus on the Process or the Product. … [Continue reading]
