A new year always feels like a new beginning. I am a big fan of resolutions, I tend to make them seasonally. I find if my resolutions are a little more short term then I am more likely to keep them. One common strategy for keeping a resolution is to make your intention public. So […]
Review: Can a Razer Thin Ozeri Pocket 3D Pedometer Measure Up
The Ozeri 4x3razor Digital Pocket 3D Pedometer tracks steps, distance, exercise time, estimates calorie and fat burn and it is as thin as four American quarter coins to fit discreetly in your pocket. Activity trackers are all the rage these days and people commonly talk about their step count for the day. Many people strive […]
Three Tips to Eliminate Excuses to Workout
Do you find it difficult to stick to your fitness plan? Sometimes I still have trouble staying consistent–even though I love exercise. I mainly run into this issue when I become engrossed in a sedentary project (most recently setting up this blog). Once I find the time to move, I just don’t want to stop. […]
Putting Fun back in FUNctional Fitness
With a few toys, your home workout can be a “playout” Too often, we view exercise as a chore. This is unfortunate because we were born to move. In addition to the numerous health benefits of consistent exercise, it is also a great mood booster. I didn’t always love “exercise”, so I get it when […]
Get Rewarded For Your Activity: Five Activity Incentive Programs
Fitness is its own reward. The true value of an activity tracker is the motivation to move more throughout the day. Even so, I am going to let you in on a little secret. It is possible for your Fitbit (or other activity tracker) to pay for itself! You can do this through incentive programs […]
Ten Tips to Increase Your NEAT Activity
Activity is NEAT! I am a big believer in the health benefits of activity. Exercise is important, but this post is more about activity that is lower intensity than we normally consider exercise. Lately, there has been much press about the dangers of sitting for hours at a time and the benefits of NEAT (Non- […]
A Detailed Review of the Fitbit One
A Journey of 10,000 Steps Starts With One… I have been a keen Fitbit user for over four years! I have used the device enough to learn it’s quirks, strengths and weaknesses. So often, reviews are written by people who just purchased a product. I thought it might be helpful to post a review from […]
