7 Best Gamification Fitness Apps
As anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight knows, the most difficult part of the process is sustaining long term will-power and momentum after the initial excitement and burst of hope. With fitness wearables and mHealth application consumption projecting to increase by more than 30% in 2015, the stage is set for an epic showdown […]
Quantified Self For Fat Loss
The beginning of any new journey is always the most unsure. When it comes to losing body fat, anyone seeking trustworthy tools and guidance must first make it through the army of distractions. Countless YouTube videos, fitness magazines, and crash and burn juice cleanses all wait with bated breath to snipe out the unassuming consumer with […]
Will Fitness Technology Replace Trainers?
Brick & mortar fitness clubs, gyms, studios and health spas are about to go through a massive wardrobe change. With wearable technology sales forecasted to exceed 19 billion dollars by 2018, business leaders in the fitness industry are lacing up their running shoes extra tight in preparation of the expected growth among fitness wearables and their […]
13 Fitness Wearables For Your New Year’s Resolution
That possibly pivotal moment approaches millions of minds at this time of year–when a new year’s resolution to buy some gym equipment, get fit and lose weight becomes paramount. If you’re looking for a way to get the edge in 2015, the good news is that with wearable technology, it doesn’t have to break your bank. […]
Running Your First 5k
A 5K is 3.1 miles; you got this! Don’t be scared by the distance, as this is the perfect run for beginners. If you’re ready for your first 5K, understand that mastering the fundamentals will take you far. Running your first 5K is an awesome way to get yourself motivated towards catalyzing your fitness dreams. […]
Top 10 Digital Health Apps For Thanksgiving
Looking for a leg up on how to stay fit and healthy this holiday season? Digital health may be your new best friend. Statistics show the average American gains 3-5lbs from mid November to early January. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, or Thanksgiving, the last 2 months of the year pose unique challenges […]
Do Companies Need Quantified Self?
Do companies need quantified self? This was the same technology question people surely asked about cellular telephones after the first was launched in 1973. When looking through the window of current growth in global data ecosystems, we see more and more progressive glimpses of the future in how people and businesses will connect. Cisco’s research […]
Yoga For Muscle Gain
The benefits of yoga practice range from losing fat to touching your toes, but how exactly does doing down dog make you have bigger guns? In this post, we’ll explain the science, suggested modality, and optimal frequency for lean body mass gain when adding yoga to your wellness & strength training program. From my own personal […]
Why We RUN
The running gods blessed me last month. On a hot summer day, I found myself mixed in a crowd of over 3,000 runners who crossed the finish line at the Biggest Loser Run/Walk in Chicago. Some of these brave participants were donning race bibs and new running shoes for the first time. Some walked, some […]
Are Quest Bars Good For You?
In 2014, Quest bar sales have skyrocketed due to smart marketing, social proofing, and millions of photos online depicting delicious desserts as health foods. Quest bars are hotter than a bodybuilder in a gorilla suit right now. In the wake of the #fitspo hashtags, Instagram #transformationtuesday tags and pictures of clenched-toothed bicep selfies, one has […]
