We’ve got some major news for you: Fitbit just unveiled its best set of updates and new products yet. We know. We’re freaking out, too. New models, new app updates, lots of gold and rose gold, and designer collaborations. It’s all happening. Related Stories:Your Fitbit May Soon Do the 1 Thing You’ve Been Wishing For…
Last June, 34-year-old Amanda hit her heaviest weight: 281 pounds. And that wasn’t even the worst of it – her doctor also diagnosed her with a weight-induced disease, nonalcoholic cirrhosis. The culprit? “Stress eating,” she says. Related Stories:From a Size 22 to a Size 12: This Woman Changed Her Habits and Her Life She knew…
Moving is probably my least favorite activity. Growing up, my parents moved our family about 20 times – in the third grade alone, I went to three different schools, in three different states. Seven elementary schools later, I knew what it was like to be “the new kid” more than anyone really wants to, and…
We know you’re well aware of the Pokémon Go craze, but have you realized it’s actually the hottest new fitness app on the market? Why go to the gym when you could go to The GYM!? And those Fitbit step goals? Totally crushed (speaking from personal experience, TBH). If you love fitness that doesn’t feel…
Knowing the optimal time to go to sleep is difficult to predict, considering everyone has a different sleep schedule. Some people need a solid eight hours; others can be productive during the day with six. Fitbit‘s most recent update aims to personalize your sleep cycle so that you hit the hay at your ideal time.…
One good action begets another, and something as simple as added movement can have profound effects on your weight, your health, and your life. We saw this first-hand when we talked with a woman who lost 100 pounds and 10 dress sizes started with walking. Again, we heard this from celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, whose…
This may come as a shock to you, but being at a desk all day for work means . . . you’re not moving. Try to control the feelings of horror; I know this is a lot to take in. Sarcasm aside, yes – I knew that by working at a desk job, where the…
Harley Pasternak has shaped some of Hollywood’s strongest, healthiest bodies. From getting the already-fit Halle Berry in even better shape for Catwoman to training Amy Schumer for her role in Trainwreck to keeping Ariana Grande, Jessica Simpson, and Kim Kardashian camera-ready, he knows a thing or two about helping women shape up. So of course,…
Fitbit‘s latest acquisition may convince you to invest in one once and for all. The company announced that it has acquired Coin, the maker of a smart credit card that holds all of your other credit cards on one device. Coin is working with MasterCard to help companies build mobile payment NFC chips. This means…
When a 42-year-old man went into the emergency room after his seizure, it was his Fitbit Charge HR that saved his life. For those who are not familiar with the model, it has a built-in heart rate monitor that tracks your pulse via an LED sensor. Doctors were able to use the man’s heart rate…
