Comments on: 5 Geeky Wonders to Conquer Your Health

By: Bill Clark

Bill Clark — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:18:37 +0000

I have to disagree on the SparkPeople recommendation. The whole site looks like one of those “keyword ad sites” that you get to from Google ads–like one of those blogger-turned-”socal media experts” that want to sell you every cheesy ebook about how to get more hits and make money off your blog kind of sites.

I never really got into using their site because it was always too cluttered and visually distracting for me. Now, Daily Burn on the other hand–right on!

By: Jenn Sutherland

Jenn Sutherland — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:08:55 +0000

DailyBurn.com is awesome - I've been using it to track nutrition & workouts for about a year and a half, and I still love it, and am still logging everything daily...I've never stuck with any tracking system this long previously - their UI is killer, and there's a great support community as well.

I take the fitness geeking one step further and log everything with my Garmin on DailyMile.com. A fitness site for total geek athletes, it's more a social network for sharing your runs/rides/walks and encouraging your friends. DailyMile inspired me to try a bunch of running races this year (previously I've just been a cyclist) and I'm having a blast!

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:24:47 +0000

Out of ALL of those, I only use facebook and twitter. Do I have a DailyPlate/DailyMile account? Yes. Do I suck at recording on those things? Absolutely. Too much tech, no need.

My "geeky" gadgets, however, do include my Vibram FiveFingers. That stuff is geeked out maximus even though it's mimic-ing Grokdom. I mean, TOE "SHOES". Come on.

More geeky gadgets that I will be needing: triathlon/road bike with clipless pedals plus the proper shoes for that. A camelbak for my long runs. A triathlon suit (two-piece or one, haven't decided), and some functional goggles with a swim cap. Triathlon training is serious business.

Other than that, I go with the pen + paper for my food/exercise journaling. Pretty low tech in that department.

By: Adam Martin

Adam Martin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:36:22 +0000

I completely agree. It is your choice

By: Shauna Stacy

Shauna Stacy — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:14:20 +0000

How did I not know about any of these? Thanks, Steve!

By: Matt Gartland

Matt Gartland — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:46:03 +0000

Hi William-

I agree. In general, I feel that things that are “too good to be true” typically are.

Research (and more research) is always my friend! The truth is out there, somewhere!

Cheers!
Matt

By: Matt Gartland

Matt Gartland — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:43:06 +0000

Perfect point - accountability isn't only great but (IMHO) essential. Sadly, I feel too few "get" this.

Being healthy or unhealthy are both choices. Choices matter!

Cheers!
Matt

By: William Mize

William Mize — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:49:19 +0000

Withings sounds too good to be true. In the past, I've found that body fat analysis scales are wildly inaccurate. I'd like to read some good comparisons or real world use before punching out $160 for the scale.
Great post, by the way.

By: Adam Martin

Adam Martin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:23:41 +0000

I completely agree. It gives a sense of accountability, which I feel is a good thing

By: Matt Gartland

Matt Gartland — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:02:30 +0000

Hey Adam!

DailyBurn is indeed amazing. Quite honestly, I believe that they're revolutionizing how we learn about and engage in health (fitness, nutrition, community, etc.). I can't wait to see what that team is going to do next!

Cheers!
Matt