I’m a sucker for new technologies, and The Fitbit looks like a new favorite toy. It’s similar to the Nike+Ipod in that it tracks how far you go, how many calories you burn, etc…except this goes further and tracks it ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. You just keep it on you, and when you get near your computer it wirelessly transmits all the data it has collected since the last wireless transmit. This data is then uploaded to your Fitbit website, where you can track everything. So it will tell you that you lost 0 calories sitting in your cubicle at work, but don’t feel bad because you lost a few when you walked to your car!
But seriously, this thing might actually be the motivation some of us have been wanting for awhile. It seems unobtrusive to me to throw in your pocket or clip it to yourself all day long. Then while your tracking yourself, you’ll start to realize the exercise your missing out on and hopefully that will motivate you. Oh, and it also tracks how long you sleep and your sleep movements/patterns. Pretty neat.
Website says these should be available by the end of the year…hopefully they will roll out before the holidays so I can ask for it as a present.
Cheers,
Matthew Lettini
