Category: Fitness Tech

Benefits of Taking the Stairs

Have you taken the stairs lately? Stair climbing burns almost 700% the number of calories you burn standing on an elevator. Just two minutes of stair-climbing each day burns enough calories to eliminate the one pound an average adult gains each year. Men who climbed at least 20 floors a week (about 3 floors a day) had a 20% lower risk of stroke or death from all causes, in one study. Stair-climbing has been shown to raise good cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health Want a cool device to help you keep track of how many calories you burn during a

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The Fitness Tech Podcast #5 Use Microsoft Kinect to Jump Start Your New Year’s Workout?

Jim was able to spend a few minutes with Chris Lux, past podcaster from the Home Server Show to talk about his experience with the very new Microsoft Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand… Click for more / Podcast Player>

The Fitness Tech Podcast #4 A Low Tech Solution for a High Tech Problem…It’s a Wrap!

Jim and Jamie talk about some winter clothing tips for getting outside when the temps drop.  We also covered a story about a Coach who saved a players life by getting help from his iPhone and then went over 10 great gifts (some high tech, some low) for the fitness fan during this holiday season.… Click for more / Podcast Player>

The Fitness Tech Podcast #3 I’ve Got Holes in My Shoes!

Guest Jerry Wall, Project Manager at Gallup - We cover his fitness history and how he got to where is now by shedding weight and quitting smoking.  We also talk some of using social media to gather crowds to assist in fitness.  Warning! - We talk a ton about running in this podcast this week!… Click for more / Podcast Player>