For many, the start of the new school year signals the end of summer. But just because the sunny season is winding down, doesn’t mean it’s time to give up the health and fitness goals you’ve been working on. It’s entirely possible to continue to make progress—even when you’d rather be spending the dwindling daylight doing something...
If you’ve ever wondered how your fitness choices compare to those of other Fitbit users, the new Fitbit Activity Index™ is for you! Fitbit data scientists were curious to see how the popularity of activities change year to year, so they analyzed anonymous, aggregated Fitbit data from over one million users from the US, Canada, Australia, and...
In my nutrition fantasy world, all of my clients would frequent farmers’ markets, rejoice in menu planning, and cook most nights. And while I don’t pick favorites, there is a subgroup of Foodtrainers clients who do manage to live up to the ideal. However, being realistic is part of my food manifesto, and the truth is many of us eat out a lot...
You may have heard of a weight plateau (the scale gets stuck on a number you no longer want to see), but did you know you can experience the same phenomenon when it comes to mental and physical fitness, too? It’s true! “Your muscles and your mind get used to the activity level when you do the same routine, in the same place over and over...
Perched on a rock face hundreds of feet above the ground, only a thin rope ready to catch her if she falls, pro climber Alex “AJ” Johnson contemplates her next move. It’s a situation that would send an average person into panic mode, but a quick glance at the Fitbit Surge on her wrist shows AJ’s heart rate is holding steady. “What can I...
Have you ever noticed how high-stress situations at work activate your fight or flight response? To prepare for combat or run from a threat, you take rapid shallow breaths and your body releases the hormone cortisol, telling the liver to stimulate glucose production and send sugar into the blood. That oxygen hit and sugar increase provides an...
Peaches, tomatoes, zucchini—oh my! Swing into any grocery store or farmers’ market these days and you’ll find bins overflowing with this season’s bounty. It’s tempting to load up on watermelon and other tasty (and healthy!) goodies, but what happens when you get home? Here are 8 ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to help you use what...
Every time I head to a race I set a goal for myself. It might be small (finish with a smile) or big (win my age group), but no matter what I put my mind to, being able to focus on that intention helps get me through the miles. And it can help you, too! Whether you’re doing a 5K or an ultramarathon, having a goal helps provide the motivation you...
Too many meetings on your calendar to squeeze in a workout? No need to be stuck in conference rooms all day or client dinners all night. Turn your next networking session into a sweatworking session, instead! Sweatworking, the latest trend sweeping the business world, encourages people to step outside the classic meeting box and connect with...
Megan K., 38, a kindergarten teacher in Philadelphia, PA, had tried to lose weight before, but nothing seemed to work. “I’ve struggled with my weight on and off throughout my life,” says Megan. “And I had always been interested in fitness, but I was never able to stick with it.” So when Megan learned about Fitbit trackers from a friend...