Sometimes we get in a rut with our wellness routines. It can be hard to stay motivated. This week, while watching Dr. Oz Cutting Edge Weigh Loss Products, I spotted some nifty tools that can help you keep on track. I also found a great website, thatsfit.com, which reviews fitness products and fitness programs, and has diet information and success & motivation tips.
Here are two of the tools Dr. Oz recommended, plus two more. I’ve given you links to product reviews.
The Quantum Scale™ – Hate getting on the scale every morning? This scale doesn’t show your weight, only the cumulative weight loss over time. This scale would help both people who are motivated by the carrot (positive rewards by seeing their total weight loss) or the stick (the weight gain is right there for you to see – you don’t have to calculate it!). Quantum Scale’s promotion says “By helping you focus on how far you’ve come rather than how far you have to go, the Quantum Scale rewards you with new found enthusiasm and a greater sense of accomplishment through a positive mind/body connection that grows stronger each time you step on the scale.” Woman’s Day says, “The Quantum Scale shows your progress instead of your weight, so you'll be motivated to keep moving toward your goal.” In a Quantum product review, Today show’s style expert, Bobby Thomas, commented, “These savvy scales may be a smart solution to help you maintain your ideal weight.”
Gruve – Better than a pedometer, the Gruve movement sensor device keeps track of the calories burned by your movement and nags you by vibrating if you’ve been motionless for too long. This device was developed in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic to monitor daily activity and encourage more movement. It has a push bar that lights red if you haven’t reached 25% of your calorie burn for the day and progresses to green when you have. You can download the information into a computer which gives you records of your activities and when you burned the most calories. Lisa Johnson, who reviewed the Gruve for thatsfit.com, calls the Gruve a “high-tech form of journaling and a great way to stay on target for calorie goals.” Lisa says, “I like the Gruve and will continue to use it when my pants get a little tight.” The one con is that it is pricy. For more information, visit About Gruve.
Bodybugg® - Thatsfit.com also reviewed the bodybugg, a sensor used by participants in The Biggest Loser. It tracks weight loss by measuring how your body moves, sweats and rests. A software program that comes with the bodybugg® calculates how many calories you've burned and has an online journal to track the calories you’ve eaten. You have to wear it overnight to capture your baseline readings. The device is bulkier than the Gruve. Lisa Johnson, thatsfit.com, liked the precision of the calorie counts, the journal which gave the nutritional value of your food intake, and the fact that she could use the bodybugg® to tell her how many calories she had left for dinner. Kim Slover, the service manager for Apex bodybugg®, said, "the biggest losers for each season (since season 4 when contestants started using bodybuggs®) were the biggest bodybugg® users," she said. "These folks were logging in on a daily basis, and they had the best results."
The®Stick – Sometimes we back off exercise because of tight or sore muscles. The®Stick is a thin roller tool, much smaller and easier to use than a foam roller, that helps remove knots and tender spots in your muscle. The Stick website shows how to use The®Stick for the neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, arms and legs. It can also be used for warm-ups. Kristen Seymour, thatsfit.com, says “The Sprinter Stick is portable, affordable, and really easy to use. If you get stuck and aren't sure how to use it for a particular problem, there are plenty of guides on the brand's Web site.”
I was really excited when I saw the Quantum Scale™ and the Gruve on Dr. Oz, and the other two products on thatsfit.com. I think I’m going to put some of these products on my wish list. Maybe one of these can help you with your fitness goals, too.
References
- Womansday.com, 5 Motivational Fitness Products, Abigail L. Cuffey, May 13, 2010 from Woman's Day June 1 2010
- Quantumscale.com, Bobbie’s Buzz: Scales that help you lose weight, November 12, 2010 By Quantum Scale
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