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2013 Fitness

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Fitness Tips from the Experts in Athens, Ga.

Move it in 2013!

  Make 2013 your year to become more active. Try using a device like Fitbit to track your activity (steps, miles, calories burned), and sleep patterns. Research has shown, over and over again, that if we keep track of what we are doing, we'll be more likely to make lasting changes. You don't have to use high tech gadgets, but many people seem to enjoy using something they can sync with their phones and laptops. The Fitbit will sync with myfitnesspal (my personal favorite), which is a great cell phone app that helps you keep track of your food intake based upon your caloric goals. The best way to increase your activity level is break it down into 10-minute bites. Aim for three, 10-minute intervals of walking, running, or rebounding during …

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