Posts Tagged Waistlines

Fitness-friendly MP3 players and headphones

Posted by on Thursday, 3 September, 2009

Sweat-resistant and wireless: a double whammy!

(Credit: JayBird)

There’s a reason the fitness industry is booming: there are always plenty of people eager to slim their waistlines or achieve perfectly toned arms. But being active and getting in shape isn’t just about looking good–it’s also about being …

Originally posted at MP3 Insider


Simple Fitness for Gadget Users

Posted by on Thursday, 18 June, 2009

Face it, our passion for tech usually comes at a cost: those long hours spent seated in front of the computer are fatal for waistlines, not to mention for our health. That’s why Leo Babauta’s Simple Fitness Rules are gold for gadgeteers:

A lean tummy, courtesy stock.xchng (details below)

A lean tummy, courtesy stock.xchng (details below)

The Two-Rule Version

  • Get your body moving on a regular basis; and
  • Eat a moderate amount of real, whole foods (with occasional indulgences).

The Eight-Rule, Yet Still Simple, Version

  • Get moving
  • Enjoy yourself
  • Slowly add intensity
  • Minimal equipment
  • Just a few exercises
  • Eat real foods
  • Eat less
  • Give it time

Follow the full details here, and who knows? You could end up lifting a 12-pound desktop replacement with one hand multiple times, enough to score first dibs on some cool piece of tech.

See Also: The Best Damn Healthy Gaming Tip Ever

(image courtesy ljk)

Post from: The Gadget Blog