On a self-care bender last year, I went to a therapist for the first time, only to make the shocking discovery that I have general anxiety – and it wasn’t recent onset. According to the doctor, I apparently had been dealing with it my whole life but had a great amount of control over it.…
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…
Fitness trackers have come a long way since the days we strapped pedometers on our hips. Now it’s easier than ever to incorporate elements of your fitness routine into your everyday lifestyle and fashion game. Investing in a stylish and effective tracking accessory is a fool-proof way of making sure you’re on top of your…
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…
Just when we thought Fitbit couldn’t get any better, the brand recently announced its latest addition: Fitbit Alta. The new gadget is sleeker and slimmer than existing Fitbit trackers and will be more customizable than ever before. The Alta can be used with interchangeable bands ranging from rich leather to chic silver, and designer Tory…
Lately, it seems like no outfit is complete without a wearable fitness tracker. With sleek designs and bright colors, the latest and greatest in self-quantifying technology are making their presence known on arms everywhere. Interested in joining the fitness-tracking pack? We’ve rounded up some of the most popular fitness trackers – including the Jawbone UP4,…
