Activity trackers, heart rate monitors, wifi scales, calorie-intake trackers/food diaries, GPS watches, goals, and achievements are just some of the many things we can use to keep track of our fitness. The trouble is that even though we have all of these great technologies to help us along our path to become better athletes or shed some pounds, it’s difficult … Read More
CES 2013 – Activity Tracker Bonanza
If you are unfamiliar with CES (Consumer Electronics Show), I’ll start by saying that it is the world’s largest consumer technology trade-show featuring over 3000 exhibitors (and if any reader out there wants to hook us up with an invite for 2014, we would be very interested in going)(and yes, this is basically the same opening paragraph as last year’s CES article, so sue … Read More
Fitbit Gets Weighty
For those of you who already own a Fitbit, or are interested in getting one, I wanted to make you aware of a new product that is being added to their health-tracking line. The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale was just announced at CES and, according to Fitbit’s product page, boasts the following features: Weight, body comp, and more. Tracks … Read More
Does Withings Weigh Up?
The short answer is yes, it does! However, I’d now like to give you a more in-depth explanation as to why the WiFi Body Scale by Withings is an investment every health conscious person should consider. We landed on this scale after shopping both in stores and online, and quickly realizing that scales, frankly, suck! The only scale we found that … Read More
All I Want for Christmas is my Two Fast Feet
Shopping for people around the holidays can be very difficult, so we’ve compiled a list of things that might light up your favorite runner’s face or give you some ideas as to what you might like to see under the tree on Christmas morning. We won’t be doing an in-depth review of these items until later posts, but if you … Read More
Fitbit[s] & Pieces
Get ready for a lot of Fitbit Ultra love, readers! After our less-than-satisfying experience with the Jawbone UP, I was eager to try another activity tracker, as, at the very least, the UP managed to peak my interest in tracking my daily activities. Enter the Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker. Since purchasing my Fitbit Ultra about two weeks ago, I have fallen … Read More