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Wearables, sensors, fitness trackers, and smart devices are all around us. Ant Pruitt shows you how to use today’s tech for a healthier you. He'll discuss the importance of fitness and general wellness coupled with simple life hacks. It’s as easy as taking ten minutes to get away from your desk or as advanced a heart rate monitor on your favorite smartwatch. New episodes are posted every Friday.

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    • Dec 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    HOW 36: Answering Your Wellness Feedback - Fitbit Alternative

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 7:57


    On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt responds to listener and viewer feedback and question regarding different tech options for personal wellness. Is there a better alternative to the Fitbit that's not the Apple Watch? Be sure to subscribe to Hands-On Tech in your podcast app as this feed will be consolidated into that one. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 35: Level Up Your CGM Data - Levels CGM Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 13:32


    Ever heard of a CGM? It's short for continuous glucose monitor. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt takes a look at the way Levels uses data from a CGM to help you better understand how your body's metabolism and glucose management. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 34: Cleaner Drinking Water by Sawyer - Tech For Clean Drinking Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 9:55


    The COVID-19 pandemic has really forced us to be more aware about our personal wellness and best practices for better health. Something that never gets discussed is our water supply. If our water source is contaminated, what will we do? On Hands On Wellness, Ant Pruitt shares a tool from Sawyer that can help keep your water source clean and safe for consumption. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 33: Tech For Clean Travel - Raycop GO UV+

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 10:11


    The holiday season means a lot of things to people. For some, it means, travel. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt takes a look at a device that can help keep items sanitized during travel. It's the Raycop GO UV+. Interesting travel vacuum with UV light as a key component. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 32: Fitness Recovery With Hyperice - Hypervolt Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 14:08


    Staying on top of your personal wellness and fitness means lots of exercise, proper diet and rest. It also means that sometimes you'll have aches and pain. Hyperice sent Ant Pruitt a device to help with muscle aches called the Hypervolt Plus. Ant shares his experience with the device on this episode of Hands On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 31: Gamify Your Core Workout - Stealth Core

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 11:22


    Doing fitness work on your belly can be a drag. Face it, it's not fun, but it's a key item in keeping your waistline trim and healthy. Stealth has a product that can help make your core and belly workout more fun. Ant Pruitt takes a look at the Stealth Core fitness device on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 30: CHOP Your Workout Routine - Chop Fit Chopper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 11:02


    Working out at home can be just as satisfying as a gym workout. It just takes the right motivation and understanding of what it takes to really maximize your routine. Chop Fit sent Ant Pruitt its Chopper to demo for working out at home. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 29: What's Your Bedtime Routine? - Hatch Restore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 15:14


    Getting proper sleep is highly important to personal wellness, but what about your routine prior to going to bed? On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt discusses the Hatch Restore as it helps you develop a healthy bedtime routine. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 28: Your Wellness Questions & Feedback - Listener Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 11:52


    On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt looks at messages and emails from the listeners regarding personal wellness. Feel free to send your questions and feedback for the show to how@twit.tv or follow Ant on Twitter at ant_pruitt. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 27: Tech for Sinus Pain - Tivic Health's ClearUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 11:03


    Sinus pressure and pain affect millions of people each day. There happens to be some interesting tech available to help with these ailments. The Tivic Health ClearUP is an option available to assist with sinus pressure using microcurrent technology. Tivic Health ClearUP: https://tivichealth.com/clearup-sinus-relief/ ClearUP on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nAwTmL Tech for Pain Management: http://twit.tv/how19 Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 26: Smart Scale On A Budget - Wyze Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 12:03


    On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt discusses bodyweight and the tools used to measure it. Scales. In particular, a smart scale from Wyze is discussed. This smart scale hits the marks for features as well as pricing. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 25: WHOOP Your Fitness Goals - WHOOP Fitness Tracker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 16:28


    Ant Pruitt takes a look at a fitness tracker which was recommended by a listener of Hands-On Wellness. This fitness tracker is loaded with valuable information for the elite athlete. It's called the Whoop Strap. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 24: Tech For Eye Wellness - HyperX Spectre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 11:05


    We're staring at screens more and more these days. Unfortunately, this can affect our personal wellness. Ant Pruitt discusses the blue light filtering glasses as well as the HyperX Spectre glasses on Hands-On Wellness. Photos by freestocks on Unsplash.com Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 23: Tech For Stroke Survivors - Neofect Smart Glove & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 13:23


    Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 22: Budget Fitness Tracker - Wyze Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 11:47


    Fitness trackers are easy to find with a wide range of pricing. Ant Pruitt takes a look at the Wyze Band on Hands-On Wellness. The inexpensive fitness tracker with great value. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 21: Hearing Tech - Olive Smart Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 14:28


    We shouldn't forget the importance of hearing in our personal wellness. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt shares the Olive Smart Ear hearing assistant. This tech is not a hearing aid, but it is designed to help filter out unwanted frequencies your ears hear. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 20: Let's Talk About Body Weight - QardioBase 2 Smart Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 10:36


    Bodyweight can't be overlooked in personal wellness. Ant Pruitt shares the QuardioBase 2 smart scale on Hands-On Wellness. The smart scale helps track body weight, BMI, and body fat percentage. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 19: Tech For Pain Management - iTENS Mobile TENS Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 10:52


    Pain management is an important part of your personal wellness journey. Ant Pruitt shares the iTENS device on Hands-On Wellness as he explains the importance of managing pain after working out. TENS technology is a non-invasive way to manage pain during your shelter-in-place workouts. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 18: Polar Ignite - Affordable Smartwatch Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 12:02


    Ant Pruitt continues to share great smartwatch options that can easily compete with the popular Apple Watch. The Polar Ignite smartwatch shapes up to be a solid fitness tracker and sleep tracker at budget pricing. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: GetRoman.com/HOW

    HOW 17: Limiting COVID-19 Access With Your Hands - CleanKey and Raycop UV Light Vacuum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 11:52


    Unfortunately, we continue to fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. Ant Pruitt shares some simple tools to help the chances of contracting the virus or other microbials with your hands. The KeySmart CleanKey copper key dongle limits your hands from touching devices that may have viruses or harmful microbes on them. Also, the power of UV light can be useful in your vacuum cleaner. Raycop has a vacuum that can help fight off these germs. All discussed on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 16: Tech for Pain Management - Power Plate Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 14:44


    After getting a good workout in, you'll have some aches. This is normal and is ok. But you can treat these aches with a device such as the Power Plate Pulse. Ant Pruitt discusses the use cases of the Power Plate Pulse and other Power Plate products on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: GetRoman.com/HOW

    HOW 15: A Great Smartwatch Option - Withings Steel HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 10:39


    Smartwatches are great wearables to help keep up with your personal wellness. Ant Pruitt got his hands on the Withings Steel HR Sport smartwatch. He shares his experience and findings with the device that competes with the Apple Watch on this episode of Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    HOW 14: Great Fitness Tracking App - MyFitnessPal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 11:48


    MyFitnessPal. You've been working really hard on your personal wellness and fitness. How are you keeping track of your progress? Ant Pruitt shares on Hands-On Wellness how he uses MyFitnessPal to track his personal fitness and wellness. The app is designed nicely and provides a lot of great information for free. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: GetRoman.com/HOW

    HOW 13: Tech For Vision Wellness and Health - EyeQue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 13:18


    EyeQue. Regular vision tests can be a scheduling inconvenience. The EyeQue offers at-home vision testing where the results can be passed along to your optometrist. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 12: Understanding Your Sleep Data - Sleepscore Max Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 17:23


    SleepScore Max. Ant Pruitt continues his discussion regarding sleep as he shares his experience with the SleepScore Max device. Getting sleep is important, but understanding your sleep pattern is even more important. SleepScore does more than track your sleep, but it also offers advice for better sleep. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 11: Tech For Better Sleep - Kokoon Headset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 16:23


    Kokoon Headset. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt has been pushing listeners pretty hard on getting a better grasp of their personal wellness with exercise and walking. There's another element to great personal wellness: sleep. Ant shares his experience with the Kokoon headphones which are designed to help you get a better night's sleep as well as provide an analysis of how well you may or may not sleep. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 10: A Tough Home Workout - TRX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 15:22


    TRX. Working out at home has always been challenging due to a lack of direction or equipment. Ant Pruitt shares the TRX home workout tool and app to help you get a great workout and muscle pump. It's a great workout for most levels of fitness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

    HOW 9: Tech For Heart Wellness (Part 2) - AliveCor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 18:20


    AliveCor Kardia. AliveCor offers a great way to monitor your heart health with mobile EKG technology. What is an EKG?Let's discuss this with Doctor Garrett Ruth, a cardiologist. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

    HOW 8: Tech For Heart Wellness (Part 1) - Qardio ARM review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 10:32


    Qardio ARM. Blood pressure is an important piece of heart health. It's important to have your blood pressure checked regularly.Qardio offers a mobile option to check and TRACK your blood pressure. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: manscaped.com code HOW

    HOW 7: Be Mindful Of Your Mental Health During Quarantine - Meditation Apps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 15:11


    Meditation Tips During Quarantine. Ant Pruitt has been pushing and challenging everyone to take action on their personal wellness and health. Now, he'd like to discuss taking a few minutes to find your calm and center during the trying times of shelter in place and quarantine. Ant discusses meditation apps and services that may be helpful for as you're working from home or battling the mental challenges of social distancing. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 6: Great Priced Fitness Tracker - LetsFit Smartwatch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 8:17


    LetsFit Smartwatch. There are so many tech devices and gadgets available to help us get a better grasp of our personal wellness. Ant Pruitt takes a look at the LetsFit smartwatch to show how it compares to other popular smartwatches and how it can help you stay on top of your personal wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 5: How To Sanitize Your Tech - Sanitizing Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 10:10


    Sanitizing Your Tech. We love our tech here at TWiT, just as much as you do. We all spend a lot of time carrying our smartphones, tablets, and other tech in our day-to-day. Unfortunately, we don't pay attention to just how dirty and unsanitary our devices can be. This can lead to a transfer of germs from our devices to our hands. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt will share tips to sanitize the tech devices we enjoy using today. Great options are available from Gear 4 and Phonesoap. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: manscaped.com code HOW

    HOW 4: Tips For Working Out At Home - Home Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 7:16


    Home Workout Tips. During shelter-in-place procedures, it's important to not let your exercise routine lapse. On Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt shares tips to get you on a workout regimen at home as we try to flatten the COVID-19 curve. There are great apps and services available to help such as the Home Workout mobile app. Get the Home Workout app on iOS or Android here: https://leap.app/ Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 3: Tech For Proper Hydration - Proper Hydration Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 7:36


    Proper Hydration Tech. A healthy day includes proper rest, adequate exercise, proper diet, and hydration. At the time of recording this episode of Hands-On Wellness, the COVID-19 virus continues to be a concern around the world. Proper hydration is critical when it comes to fighting off sickness and keeping your body happy. Ant Pruitt shares a great hydration tool from LifeFuels as he discusses hydration for wellness.Buy the LifeFuels Bottle here: https://www.lifefuels.com/bottle Buy the FuelPods here: https://www.lifefuels.com/fuelpods Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: expressvpn.com/how

    HOW 2: Using Wearables For Better Wellness and Fitness - Wearable Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 5:52


    Wearable Tech For Wellness and Fitness. Getting a grip on optimal body wellness and fitness can be quite a challenge. Today we have many options in the world of consumer technology to help us get started as well as manage our daily wellness and fitness goals. This week on Hands-On Wellness, Ant Pruitt discusses the uses of popular wearable devices in wellness and fitness. The Fitbit and AppleWatch are popular items to consider on your wellness and fitness journey. Mayo Clinic: 10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high? : https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/10000-steps/art-20317391 Wearables:Fitbit Alta HR: https://www.fitbit.com/gb/shop/altahr Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/ Withings Move: https://www.withings.com/us/en/withings-move Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    HOW 1: How To See A Doctor During Shelter-In-Place - Virtual Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 5:23


    Virtual doctors for COVID-19. Welcome to Hands-On Wellness here at TWiT. In this episode, Ant Pruitt will share how your mobile phone can help with getting a doctor's appointment amongst the COVID-19 outbreak. Great apps and services are available to help you get a doctor's appointment during these times. Ant discusses virtual doctor's appointments by using the apps Doctor On Demand and Plush Care. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

    Welcome to Hands-On Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 1:05


    Welcome to Hands-On Wellness. Each week Ant Pruitt will share awesome tech products, apps and services that will help you get a better grasp on your personal wellness. Our wellness and health deserve more attention. Subscribe to stay informed about all of the awesome tech tools available that will help take your personal wellness and health to the next level. Let's go! Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

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