LAS VEGAS—If you often find yourself clenching things when you get frustrated, a new fitness gadget could turn your penchant for squeezing into better health and maybe even a few lost pounds.
The Tao Wellshell may be ideal for couch potatoes because you can use it anywhere—from sitting in traffic to riding on a plane—and you don't have to move much to reap the benefits, according to Nevada-based developer Tao Wellness.
The gadget is based on ancient principles of isometrics, the science of applying pressure to build strength that's also seen in yoga and Pilates workouts.
You squeeze the Wellshell with your palms or any other part of your body, such as between your knees. While doing so, it can act as a controller for video games such as a skier negotiating a downhill course.
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