The author of this article on LifeHacker talks about some of the technology gadgets he tried out on his journey to getting fit. He discusses the pros and cons of devises such as the BodyMedia Fit, the Fitbit, the Withings WiFi Body Scale and the RunKeeper. He makes sure to point out that all of [...]
More...Gamercize products interact with your game console’s controller stopping it from working when you are not exercising and allowing you to play normally when you are exercising. Gamercize combines video games, exercise and technology. The patented Gamercize interaction provides you with the best of both worlds, a workout that is second to none in the exergaming world and [...]
More...According to the late Phil Lawler, fitness-based physical education focusing on health and wellness has been proven to make students healthier, smarter, and better behaved. “Game Changer: Phil Lawler’s Crusade to Help Children by Improving Physical Education” is a forthcoming book packed with ideas and strategies to help K-12 physical educators and administrators advocate for, [...]
More...Just Dance 3, which is scheduled to release on October 11, will not only be available for the Nintendo Wii like its predecessors, but will also be available for the Xbox Kinect and the Sony Move. The game will offer a variety of new features and songs that feature 4-part choreographies, so each player will [...]
More...A large study in Taiwan has found that doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life. Dr. Chi Pang Wen, lead researcher of Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes, and his colleagues, found when tracking over 416,000 participants for 13 years, after analyzing their health records and reported levels [...]
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