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The Weekend Review - Does Your Workout Include a Hug?

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Wired shows You How This Social Network Helps You Exercise The November Project - SF Group are Tough MFs Digital Social Networks are great but real Social Networks are cool. The WIRED channel at Conde Nast Entertainment's  The Scene  presents how a fitness movement and local social tribe, November Project, encourages people to exercise. Simply motivating. Check them out!

Uptick Provides Human Touch in Sea of Fitness Technology

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The Uptick Personality Match Algorithm connects clients with a real Wellness Coach using in-app text messaging, video chat, and photo messaging. The Uptick app also allows users to pair several popular fitness trackers and devices, giving coaches the ability to interpret and motivate based on live and historic data. "Fitness and nutrition apps today lack a personal touch. You get a cookie-cutter plan and spend your day entering every calorie you eat. We don't think that's a great experience. Uptick matches you with a real person who gives you instant guidance and turns your device data into a powerful tool for your wellness." -J.C. Mauricia VP, Product Uptick’s Vice President of Product, J.C. Mauricia, will be presenting Uptick to the show’s developer and conference attendees. Uptick will showcase consumers at all points of the Wellness Life Cycle, from the absolute beginner to the serious athlete. The app highlights the personal connection between coach and ...

DIY Inspired by Rip Trainer and Gray Cook Cable Bar #fitness

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DIY Inspired by the Rip Trainer and Gray Cook cable bar, I made this thing in a few minutes. Total cost for me not including resistance bands which I already had was approximately $11. One 4' Dowel, 2 hook eyes, 2 Carabiners. I would like to eventually put some grip tape on the dowel and replace the fixed eyes with swivel eyes.