For those who can’t seem to part with their Blackberries for ten minutes, much less the time it takes to complete a proper workout, should take note of a few new programs and services for our cell phone, computer, and iPod. The FLOW software system ($29.95, www.thewavecorporation.com) offers a series five-minute clips of “sit exercises” that you perform in your chair. The mini-workouts aim to hit all major muscle groups and take about as much time as a trip to the coffee pot and back. PumpOne Trainers ($9 and up, www.pumpone.com) offer a variety of exercise videos for the iPod or mobile phone, and will work simultaneously with your favorite music. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Trackstick II (www.trackstick.com), a pocket-sized GPS location recorder, will track your route for future reference. The BiM Active (http://bimactive.com) works with GPS mobile phones and Garmin devices to track distance, speed, and calories burned while you run, walk, or hike. You can also create routes using Google Maps to save or share. The program also saves data to an online training log, allowing you to track your progress.
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Posted by Heather J.
For those who can’t seem to part with their Blackberries for ten minutes, much less the time it takes to complete a proper workout, should take note of a few new programs and services for our cell phone, computer, and iPod. The FLOW software system ($29.95, www.thewavecorporation.com) offers a series five-minute clips of “sit exercises” that you perform in your chair. The mini-workouts aim to hit all major muscle groups and take about as much time as a trip to the coffee pot and back. PumpOne Trainers ($9 and up, www.pumpone.com) offer a variety of exercise videos for the iPod or mobile phone, and will work simultaneously with your favorite music. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Trackstick II (www.trackstick.com), a pocket-sized GPS location recorder, will track your route for future reference. The BiM Active (http://bimactive.com) works with GPS mobile phones and Garmin devices to track distance, speed, and calories burned while you run, walk, or hike. You can also create routes using Google Maps to save or share. The program also saves data to an online training log, allowing you to track your progress.