The Magical Bracelet

A few months ago I went to dinner w/ a bunch of girlfriends and one of the discussions was about the Phiten bracelet. A girlfriend of mine was promoting the effectiveness of the Phiten bracelet and how it circulates positive energy w/in the body. She claimed that since wearing the bracelet she felt less tired and has less body aches. I know what you’re thinking – this is a bogus hoax! It’s all psychological! ... Here is the Google research: The technology of this product takes the energy w/in our bodies and regulates a natural positive flow of energy to counteract the stresses and fatigue in everyday life. Many athletes are jumping onto this bandwagon to help them alleviate discomfort, speed recovery, and counteract fatigue after strenuous activities. Phiten has professional athletes (esp. MLB players) represent them as spokespersons. They also have a pretty impressive website and product line ... I wasn’t really sold on the gimmick, but when a girlfriend bought me the bracelet as a gift I thought – I have nothing to lose! I wore the bracelet during my runs and workouts for a few weeks. To be very honest, I didn’t really notice a huge wow in my performance or feel any different. It as a bust! ... Then came the Power Balance ...

Not so long ago, I went on a 6 mile run w/ my running buddy Brian. We normally run at the same conversational 9 minute mile pace, but on this particular day – he smoked me! Brian attributes the speed and stamina to the Power Balance bracelet. Brian swears by this bracelet! No joke. (I know what you’re thinking ... not again!) My curiosity after getting smoked on the run w/ Brian led me to order a Power Balance bracelet. The product’s website is pretty vague on how the hologram bracelet works. From what I gather, the philosophy of Power Balance is similar to Phiten. What do I have to lose – expect $30! Com’on, Fisher and Lamar from the LA Lakers sport this bracelet! :)... After a week of wearing this silicone bracelet fulltime, I’m SOLD! I’m a groupie! My workout runs since wearing the bracelet has improved 10-15 seconds per mile. Just yesterday I ran 5 miles at an 8:30 pace, and I felt great! I’m impressed but still a skeptic. Until it is proven that Power Balance is a gimmick, I’m gonna keep wearing mine to make a fashion statement! Whatever it takes to run like a goddess!