Rob's Top Picks Week 12

The Photon is Here

I always dreamed of a bike that can glow in the dark

Now it’s finally here, and you can join the fun

Tuesday we launched the Photon on Indiegogo

It’s our first glow in the dark stealth ebike

(Yes- you can get it in non-glow colors too)

It’s also our first stealth ebike with gears - 

Perfect for ripping up steep hills

Today I swapped my Blade 2 (LOVE) for a Photon

I’ll get some speed/range tests made to share with you soon

Because we just started the campaign -

The price is ridiculous to build momentum (<$1000)

(we’re running at a loss now and will make up on back end)

So if you want a smokin’ deal on a badass bike

Check the Photon out here before the next price bump

Wobble Balance Board

A couple weeks ago you heard about my new love for walking desk treadmills

I tell my building manager about them and he says ‘hold my beer’

“You don’t need a treadmill - try this”

He says, handing me this UFO shaped board

I hop on and perch on top of it, quietly balancing as I finish work

It’s a little challenging at first, but surprisingly not at all distracting

The next day my calves and legs are sore in all the right places…

I’ve been on this board ever since and it’s been game changing

Between balancing sessions I love to just tilt it

Heel down, toe up with one leg - it’s like using a slant board

And really stretches out the hamstring

After 10 years in this business I’ve had A LOT of time in front of a computer

That’s tough to get away from…

What killed me is seeing my body gradually adapt to a seated position

Aches and pains built up and accumulated through the days…

But with a few tweaks, you can turn detrimental work habits into positive ones

Get some fitness in, improve your balance and even your flexibility

All while getting the same quality work done

I’d argue my work quality has gone up, now that I know it’s not hurting my health

So if you want a cheap, fun way to stay active and fit at work

Start with a standing desk and

Check out this balance board here

Flying Wingsuits Through London Bridge

If you thought your job was boring before… 

wait til you see what these guys do for work haha

Red Bull strikes again with another stunt too beautifully executed to ignore

Watch here

And if you have a spare wingsuit to lend me… let me know

Berry Green Protein Smoothie

Summer’s finally poking it’s head out

And it’s time to be in your best shape

After a beautiful 8 mile ride in to work I love to get some good food in me

Try this smoothie out - it’s super easy to make and packed full of good stuff

Smoothie

• 1 Cup Frozen Blueberries
• 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 Cup raw Spinach
• 1 Cup Coconut Milk

This thing is so delicious it’s hard to believe it’s good for you

The recipe above clocks in at about 400 calories with 40g protein, 10g fat and 35g carbs.

You can tweak it however you liked based on your tastes and goals

I like to add natural peanut butter to get some more calories in after workouts

The best part is you can sip this while you work

Skip a lunch break and get outside that much earlier!