Tag: Fitbit
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5 Ways Your Pet Can Make You A Healthier Person
Fitbit Blog – 8.12.20 There’s no denying that dogs, cats, and other pets add a certain level of cuteness to your life. But, as all pet owners know, your furry best friend can do so much more for you than just look adorable. As it turns out, they can also help deliver a serious boost…
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5 Ways to Be Healthy in Under 10 Minutes a Day
Fitbit Blog – 7.22.20 (7.21.20) Many of us are stuck at home right now trying to juggle working from home, preventing our kids from turning into screen zombies, and maintaining some sense of household order. We get it, the juggle is real: Finding time to shower and brush your teeth some days may seem like…
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Keys to Building a Virus-Combative Immune System
Fitbit Blog – 7.8.20 As early as childhood, most of us were taught the importance of having a healthy and strong immune system. While few individuals later understand the functionality of the immune system, the concept of “living a clean, toxin-free life” is embedded in some of our brains long before we even know what…
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Turn a Hike or Walk Into a Moving Meditation
Fitbit 6.24.20 (6.23.20) The next time you head out for a hike or walk, amp up the benefits by turning your trek into a meditation. On top of the physical activity and energy boost, you may also experience additional mental health perks. Studies suggest that being outdoors may help decrease anxiety and depression, increase feelings of well-being, and…
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Make every minute count with Active Zone Minutes
Fitbit YouTube Channel – 6.22.20 10,000 steps a day encouraged you to get moving, and now Active Zone Minutes is helping you optimize those movements. By tracking time spent in specific heart rate zones, Active Zone Minutes helps you work out smarter and more efficiently. Source: Make every minute count with Active Zone Minutes
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Anxiety Getting the Best of You? Try This Coping Strategy
Fitbit Blog – 6.19.20 (6.17.20) During these challenging times, when emotions tend to run high and change from moment to moment, a little compassion can go a long way. Not only can this kind of kindness benefit your interactions with others, but it may also help you manage any distress you feel. Really. Source: Anxiety…
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How to Better Manage Stress in Your Relationships While WFH
Fitbit Blog – 6.17.20 (6.15.20) COVID-19 is causing a lot of change, stress, and anxiety. And for many, the pandemic plus other events, and all of the challenging emotions and experience, can lead to an increase in conflict with partners, children, and loved ones. If you’ve been finding yourself more prone to arguing with your…
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No Gym, No Problem: Easy Household Substitutes for Dumbbells, Sliders, and More
Fitbit Blog – 5.28.20 (5.26.20) If you’re a gym-goer, it may feel like you’ve run out of options lately. Most gyms are closed, some with no signs of reopening anytime soon; many sporting goods stores are also, although some may be reopening for curbside pickup. If you’ve tried to find a set of dumbbells or…
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Having Trouble Sleeping? Try These Expert-Backed Tips
Fitbit Blog – 5.18.20 Does anxiety have you tossing and turning every night? Are you having trouble falling and staying asleep? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Anxiety is high across the board right now—and for many people, that anxiety is translating into some serious sleep issues. But getting enough high-quality sleep is a must…
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How are Fitbit Users Finding New Ways to Achieve Their Fitness Goals?
Fitbit Blog – 5.12.20 (5.7.20) Shelter-in-place orders have changed much of Fitbit users’ everyday lives. We’ve been staying home, getting more quality rest (a happy surprise), cooking more, and finding new ways to stay active, given that our step counts are down. But, our resting heart rates have improved across the board, which is great news for heart health. Source: How…