I’m on a fitness kick, no doubt. As I experiment with all the fun ways to get fit, I am coming across some really amazing technology. For me, running is not nearly as much fun without having a geeky chart to look at when I am finished.
A review of pedometers shows us that they can do more than just count your steps. The Omron HJ-720 can actually be connected to your computer for tracking performance over time. With all this data, who can resist charting it?
Another awesome pick is the Garmin Training Assistant — a GPS that can help you on your run or bike route. Along with many cool features, it will actually alarm you when you have reached a predetermined distance. So, if you are planning a 10-mile run, just set it to five miles and run free until you are alerted to turn around.
Staying safe is always a consideration when women jog. Personal alarms have been created to draw attention to your situation at an ear-piercing 130db - perfect for neighborhoods. Another safety tip might be keeping the ear buds out of your ears so that you can hear your surroundings. If you are pushing a jogger, you can plug your MP3 into some travel speakers so you hear the cars and the kids.
Many women are uncomfortable in the gym, so there are solutions for that too! Exercise on Demand just might be the best technology for in-home workouts. My cable company offers this for free and there are options for both aerobic and toning. There is nothing better than seeing the results of that hard work on the scale. When I don’t see the results, there is always the guessing game - “Is it because muscle weighs more than fat?” To avoid the guess and see the results, try a Body Composition Monitor Scale. It can help monitor body fat and skeletal muscle.
Why go at it alone when there is so much technology to help you meet your fitness goals … and have fun doing it! I will follow up soon with some fun finds for diet and weight loss.
August 29th, 2008 at 7:48 am
You are right about that - keep the ear plugs out of your ears when jogging with a personal alarm - unless you have a pesonal alarms that vibrates.
August 29th, 2008 at 9:40 am
@Self Defense Products Florida: Thanks for joining the conversation! I have noticed people even using ear plugs when cycling - it can really get dangerous.