IonLoop Mag360 Necklace Review

I have reviewed a few of IonLoop’s bracelets in the past (previous reviews: IonLoop bracelet and Ionloop Dual Cord bracelet).  There are tons of companies out there that offer wrist bands with holograms, negative ion technology, and magnet technology.  Some people don’t believe in these technologies.  It is up to each individual to decide if this product would work, but I feel that there is a difference.  My past reviews, I discussed the benefits of these technologies but if you missed it, here it is again.

The world is filled with atoms.  They can be either positively or negatively charged.  Positive ions come from places like computers, other electric devices, and the sun.  Our bodies absorb these positive ions, which can zap our energy.

What are negative ions?  Negative ions tend to have a positive effect on our thinking and sense of well-being.  Negative ions are found in places like rain, trees, grasses, and minerals.  Negative ions are thought to balance out the positive ions that zap your energy.  Ion Loop gets their negative ions from a natural occurring mineral called tourmaline. 

As runners we tend to build up lactic acid in our muscles.  It is thought that the introduction of negative ions can reduce the recovery time for lactic acid buildup.  There are also reports that people that wear negative ion bracelets tend to have more focus and higher levels of performance when playing sports. 

Everyone knows what a magnet is.  The cells in your body create electrical charges and magnetic forces. 

The human body requires magnetic fields to remain healthy.  Studies have shown that magnets may increase activity in blood flow, which may also help oxygen and other nutrients more effectively flow throughout your body.  Magnet therapy has been linked to helping facilitate the healing process.

With that being said, I wanted to test out this technology with an open mind.  I don’t know if negative ion or magnet technologies are actually beneficial.  On the other hand, I feel that if you are not open to the possibility for these things to work, then you will not see the results even if they are present.

I have tried PowerBalance bands (remember those) as well as some other company’s bands.  I bought some on Amazon and they turned out to be fakes.  I have been extremely pleased with the products from IonLoop in the past.      

I finally wore my original IonLoop after 2 years (it actually still is in good shape, but I needed a change).  I decided to test out the Mag360 Necklace.  It is made up of a 19” cord of a continuous flexible magnetic material that will remain effective for years.  There is a clasp on the back that clicks into place easily and will not open by accident.

The 360-degree loop is waterproof and has been designed to emit the maximal amount of magnetic power possible.  It comes with little rubber wheels that you can choose to put on the necklace if you want.  You can get different colored wheels to customize your necklace.

I really like the Mag360 Necklace and it is extremely comfortable.  I feel the effects just like I did with their bracelets.  It is really up to each individual, but I feel like it works for me.  My one minor issue with this necklace is that the colored wheels tend to move around so I had to readjust them a few times per day.  Not a big deal though.  You can get the MG for $42 on the IonLoop website.

Each necklace comes with a 1-year guarantee to be free of manufacturing defects.  If you have an issue, they will offer a replacement at no cost (no questions asked).

Pros:

Magnet and negative ion technology may have health benefits

Looks great

Decent price ($42)

Great warranty

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I really like my IonLoop bracelets and necklace.  The Mag360 Necklace is no different.  They have many different bracelets with several colors options, a braided bracelet, watches and more.  You can go to www.ionloop.com to check out their extensive selection.  Give it a try and let me know what you think. 

* Ion Loop makes no medical claims in regards to the technologies in their products.  They just relay the experiences of their customers.

Note:  I received this product in exchange for a review.  The review is my personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it.  I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.

Underwater Audio SYRYN Mp3 + Swimbuds SPORT Review

I don’t know about you, but I get so bored when I swim laps.  My brain seems to run on overdrive, thinking about the most random things or continually counting laps.  It really makes a one hour swim hard to take at times.  I ran across Underwater Audio on Facebook and loved the idea of listing to music while swimming.  There are studies that show that listening to music while swimming laps has some serious benefits, but more on that later.

Underwater Audio was started when the founders started to look for a music player that was waterproof.  There were several proprietary mp3 players on the market, but one of the founders loved the idea of using one of Apple’s products because it would give him access to his music library.  There were other companies that waterproofed iPods, but as an engineer, he was concerned with the process the other companies used in the waterproofing process.  He researched the amount of people who returned their units to these other companies because of leaking, so he decided to make a better project.  What are the benefits of swimming with music though?

I recently ran across an article “5 Reasons Swimmers Should Listen to Music During Practice” by Bri Groves, a Swimming World College Intern.  Bri stated some of the benefits of swimming with music. (1)

1) Upbeat melodies can increase motivation – That doesn’t mean that you should listen to any music, but shoot for songs that range with a BPM (beats per minute) of 125 to 140.  You can find the BPM for a song by doing a google search. (1)

2) In several studies (2), scientists concluded that as the BPM’s of music increased, the power output of the athletes’ increased as well.  This could result in a greater distance per stroke in swimmers.  (1)

3) As you swim in sync with the rhythm or beat of the music, your stroke rate will increase as you listen to faster music. (1)

4) In another study (3), they concluded that athletes who listen to music while exercising had a lower rating of perceived exertion (RPE) than athletes who worked out in silence.  Basically, it states that music is a subconscious motivator and stress reducer. (1)

5) Athletes who train with music regularly had 15% more endurance than athletes that don’t listen to music.  More endurance leads to a more sustained competition performance. (1)

I tested the SYRYN mp3 bundle with Swimbuds SPORT headphones.  The unit was waterproofed by Underwater Audio and comes with a ton of extras. 

The SYRYN is an 8GB mp3 player that is extremely simple to use and is relatively compact.  It has one port for the headphones (standard headphone jack) and three buttons.  There are back/volume down, play/pause, and a forward/volume up buttons.  The unit is easy to use.  To turn it on, simple hold the play button for a few seconds.  To skip to the next song, touch the forward button once or to turn up the volume, hold the forward button down.  The same process is followed for going to a previous song or turning the volume down, by using the back button.  The player also has a shuffle option to mix up your playlist.  The SYRYN is built to withstand submersion of up to 10 feet of water and meets IPX-8 standards.

The headphone jack also is where you charge the unit, which only takes about an hour to fully charge.  You also connect the USB to headphone cord here to download your mp3s from your computer.  Simply drop them on the device like it is a flash drive. 

You also get the Underwater Audio Swimbuds SPORT headphones.  They create the perfect waterproof seal while you swim.  I have been using ear plugs for the past year while swimming because I don’t like water in my ears after I swim.  The Swimbuds SPORT headphones do a great job of keeping the water out.  You get several different types of earbuds. 

Trees: Creates maximum noise isolation and the best water seal.

Fins: Work with the widest range of ear sizes and creates a watertight seal.

Ergos: Ergonomically designed with a comfortable fit for many sports.

Rounds: For everyday use.

I like the trees the best.  I have never had an issue with them falling out or letting water in.  There is a short cord which works well in the pool, since you clip the SYRYN on the back of your goggle straps.  There is also an extension cord if you want the player near your waist.

All products are covered by a warrantee of 2-years from the date of purchase and will be repaired or replaced.  They have a 5-day turnaround so you aren’t without your music for months like some other companies out there.   Click here for more warrantee information.

Pros:

Completely waterproof (to 10 feet, IPX-8 standards)

Provides music without water in ears

Great price (starting at $65.95 with free shipping)

Great 2-year warrantee

May improve performance and fights boredom

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I love everything about the SYRYN and Swimbuds SPORT headphones.  They have changed my swimming for the better.  Not only am I not bored anymore, but I have seen my lap times drop.  The best part of this bundle is that you can get it for $89.95 on Amazon and if you are a Prime member, you get free same-day shipping.  They also have the SYRYN with the original Swimbuds for $59.95. How about that!  You can have it for your swim tomorrow (if you order by noon).  Underwater Audio has a wide variety of waterproof headphones and also has an iPod Shuffle version on their website starting at $185.00. 

There is a Delphin version that is like a miniature Android tablet on Kickstarter that will allow you to connect to your Pandora and other apps, without your phone.   The Delphin is $180 on Kickstarter and is scheduled for release in July of this year.  I can’t wait for this to come out.  Change your swimming and grab your mp3 player from Underwater Audio today.  If you do, please drop me a line and let me know what you think.

References:

(1) https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-reasons-swimmers-should-listen-to-music-during-practice/

(2) https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/805/

(3) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254615001313

Note:  I received this product in exchange for a review.  The review is my personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it.  I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.