FitSugar

Fitness Games, Now That's NEAT-o

FitSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:45:00 -0700

A new type of fitness motivator should be hitting stores in 2008. It's not a new gizmo or gadget promising to erase inches from your waistline, but rather a game, promising to make the whole weight loss feat fun.

The term 'NEAT' covers all physical activity that is not conscious exercise, especially since hitting the gym for a regular workout might be too much to expect for those returning to fitness. These new games will encourage small, everyday lifestyle changes, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking a few spaces away from a store entrance versus driving around to find the closest spot available.

Here are highlights:

Researchers have developed a computer game that translates physical activity into video games, such as races and logic puzzles. Dubbed Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT-o) games, they can be played on any hand-held personal digital assistant (PDA) with users wearing a lightweight, wearable sensor that detects movement like running, walking, bending over or even foot tapping.

That data is then transmitted to the PDA via a wireless connection, and the player can see his or her game avatar move in real-time to their movements. For example, in the race game, the player's physical activity propels the avatar around the track -- the more active the player is, the faster and farther the avatar goes.

What's more? The tester for the NEAT-o lost 40 pounds in five months! I am all for new ways to get people moving and since we (yes, me included) are all totally obsessed with our hand helds these days, I think the NEAT-o is a fabulous idea. Plus, I love saying neat-o!

Source

Briefing Book! Another Sarkozy Ties The Knot . . . Fast!

LibertySugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:30:00 -0700

France: Does Sarkozy mean romance in French? After a two-month engagement 22-year-old Jean Sarkozy, politician, and son of France's president, gets married! - Passport
Bar Mitzvah: Never too old? Holocaust survivor to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at 78 years old, because at 13, he lived under Nazis. -Neat-o-Rama
Torture: Do we need a little straight talk? Where does John McCain stand on torture? - Pop + Politics
Dancing: Did you catch some of the convention dancing? Play the video challenge to guess whether the person getting down is a Democrat or Republican - 23/6
Libertarians: What about Barr? Libertarians seem to like Palin more than McCain. - Townhall

Source

Pet's September Must Haves

PetSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:15:45 -0700

Happy September! To celebrate the coming of Fall, I've found items for kitty, puppy, and you! Take a brisk Fall walk donning a long-sleeved shirt (brrr), a fancy leash, and toting a fun snack for your lucky dog or let your kitty cozily relax inside, living it up with a special resting spot and neat-o new bowl. Lucky pets – learn all about 'em in this slideshow of my latest Must Haves!

View Slideshow ›

So They Think They Can Dance

GiggleSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:00 -0700

I love how kids don't just let their freak flags fly, they raise them high, whirl them around, wear them as neat-o scarfs, soak them in kool-aid to mop the floors, and in the following vid - throw them down to make a dance floor. And then trip on them. As long as these kiddies have their freak flags, they can party anytime, anywhere, with anyone. Or no one. Whatever works. (Thanks, eBaum's World!)

Graffiti Fights Back

GiggleSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:00:00 -0700

Beyond the neat-o lettering and intricate designs, graffiti can be surprisingly insightful, sarcastic, practical and funny. So is it always such a bad thing? Judge for yourself.

View 4 Photos ›

Source

Eligible Bachelor Du Jour Has A Giraffe Fetish

GiggleSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:30:00 -0700

This dude can't score a chick. I wonder why. When he's not bragging about giraffe's neat-o tongue attributes or marveling at their unusual birthing methods, he's researching and updating his wall of giraffe facts. Sounds like a good time, right? (Confession: I kind of love him.)