How much do you know about isometrics?
Basically, it's the method of squeezing your way to better health, applying pressure across your body to build core strength. It's the principle behind the positive health effects of yoga and Pilates.
But can you build strength — or even lose weight — while you sit in front of the TV, casually squeezing away the pounds?
At CES 2014, Nevada-based company Tao Wellness unveiled their new fitness gizmo the Tao Wellshell, which is basically one of the most high-tech stress balls you'll ever see.
The Tao Wellshell not only functions as an on-the-go exercise center (featuring pressure sensors and a gyroscope to help you build strength while you squeeze), but it also monitors your heart rate, works as a pedometer, connects via Bluetooth to serve as a video game controller and even features a 3-D tutorial on exactly where you should be squeezing for better effectiveness.
You'll never think of exercise the same way again.
Check out our quickie introduction to the Tao Wellshell from the floor at CES.
CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
An attendee takes a close look at LG's 105 inch Ultra HD Oled TV, at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. The consumer electronics show, one of the largest in the world, runs from Jan 7-10. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Models wear smartphones that collect fitness data from the Casio STB-1000 bluetooth enabled watch in the Casio booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Water is splashed on Sony handheld devices in the Sony booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster outfitted with Monster Audio is displayed in the Monster booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
A Bukito 3D printer creates the likeness of actor Bruce Willis at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
A Bukito 3D printer creates the likeness of actor Bruce Willis at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
NomadBrush founder and CEO Don Lee uses a NomadBrush Flex paintbrush stylus and an oil painting app to paint on an iPad at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. Each bristle of the paintbrush stylus, which was recently released and is priced at USD $29, is conductive. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Laptop computers are seen at the Intel booth at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
WWE wrestler John Cena speaks to a fan on a cell phone handed to him at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Attendee S. Hunter Simpson looks at the new Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon at the Intel booth at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
The Toshiba 4k Ultra HD TV display is seen at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. The Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest in the world, runs from Jan 7-10. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
Attendees walk past the Toshiba Ultra HD 4K TV display at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2014. The Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest in the world, runs from Jan 7-10. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 2 at CES
WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
