Fitbit Flex Wristband Movement and Sleep Tracker Unboxing

Well I finally got my long awaited Fitbit Flex Wristband Movement and Sleep Tracker! It is very nice and in a way I like the way it looks and feels on my wrist a bit better than my Jawbone Up, maybe the flashing lights have something to do with it ;)

This is an unboxing video and not a review so stay posted for my full video review of the Fitbit Flex and also a comparison video review that I will make between the Fitbit flex and Jawbone Up.

So what do you get inside the box when you purchase a Fitbit Flex?

• You get one Fitness Movement and Sleep Tracker that fits inside a band.
• You get two bands, one large and one small.
• You get one clasp unit that can be used with either sized band.
• You get a USB charging cable that plugs into a computer or USB charger.
• Your get a proprietary Bluetooth dongle for syncing your Fitbit Flex to your computer if required.
• You get a redirect pamphlet sending you to www.fitbit.com/setup for activation, account setup, software downloads and online manuals and information.
• You get a regulation and safety sheet.

What will your Fitbit Flex do out of the box? 

• Track your Movement; steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes.
• Track your Sleep; hours slept, times woken up, sleep quality, silent vibration alarm.
• Show you your daily progress using the LED light as an indicator.
• Sync with Bluetooth to your Smart Phone or Computer and upload all this information to your Fitbit account so you have easy access to all this information in real time.

Keep in mind Fitbit offers a complete solution, not only do they have fitness trackers but they also have some very cool scales that not only tell you your body weight but also your body fat while also being able to send this information wirelessly to your Fitbit account. check out my Fitbit Aria Video Review for more on the Fitbit scales.

All right, so make sure to watch my unboxing YouTube video for the Fitbit Flex and again make sure to checkout my upcoming Full review and comparison with the Jawbone Up!

First time going to a Crossfit Gym - Crossfit Langley

Today I went to a Crossfit Gym, since it was a Friday we all kind of took it pretty easy and it was a short 40 minute workout, I guess many of the regulars workout 5 days a week or more here and so Friday is the end of the week kind of easy day. We did a variety of floor strength excersises that included pushup and situp variations along with some low to the ground lunge type moves. We also did mixed in 5x400 meeter runs, all in all I probably burned about 400 - 500 calories and got a good sweat going.

Their website is cmamartialarts.com but they are working on a new website as they are getting away from the martial arts side of things and have now gone to all Crossfit. I bought a month all-you-can-eat membership to give this new rather close to me location a go and see what I can get out of some Crossfit training...

Arm Workout Using Dumbbells

Continuing along with my Upper Body Dumbbell Work Series, today I bring you my Dumbbell Arm workout video. Most of the exercises I show you I do in the seated position just to keep myself centered and on camera but you can also do them standing if you don't have a workout chair or even a regular chair that works for you.

A couple paris of Dumbbells are a great investment in your health and will last a lifetime, you can also start with a set that can be used for a variety of exercises and as you get stronger and get more divers in your workout routines, you can add to your dumbbell set over time.

Watch my Arm Workout Using Dumbbells YouTube Video:

Shoulder Workout Using Dumbbells

I've done a "Total Gym Shoulder Workout Video" and also a "Upper Body Dumbbell Workout Video" but I wanted to do a series of "Upper Body Workouts" that focus on one specific muscle group using dumbbells only. To kick things off in this video I show you my basic free weight shoulder routine. Normally I sometimes add the use of my pulleys and or smith machine straight bar but using dumbbells works great for getting a really awesome free weigh shoulder exercise!

I know I have not touched upon my "Lose a few Pounds Program" for a while and it's not because I am trying to avoid it, it's actually going pretty good, I now weight between 173 and 174 so I've lost a couple more pounds but I feel like I have gained some muscle so we're all good, There is just this tiny bit of persistent fat right around my waistline that would be nice to see vanish so I will keep keeping on, I feel good and my eating and workout program are pretty routine so a few more week swill not be hard to do. At the and of it al I will do a final video but that will not be the end as I really want to keep the weight off for good and stay all leaned up so I will continue to monitor my intake and calories burned to stay on track.

Watch my Shoulder Workout Using Dumbbells YouTube Video:

Get Fit Over 40 - Cheap Rubber Resistance Band Workout

Not everyone has the extra money to go out and buy even a low cost exercise system but that is still no a good enough reason or excuse not to workout or get in shape. Firstly, you can always start buy changing up your diet since 90% of losing weight and getting health starts with what you put into your mouth. If you have not watched my The Most Important Workout Technique You'll Ever Learn video Part 1 & Part 2, make sure to do so!

Some other things you can do are simply go for a fast paced walk or light jog, maybe grab a skipping rope and skip for 15 to 30 minutes, I guarantee you will breakout in a sweat for sure!

In this video I also show you another super cheap way to add some resistance training to your fitness program using Rubber Resistance Bands that anyone can afford. I played around with a super cheap set I had lying around today and they actual gave me a bit of a pump ;)

In this YouTube video I show you some basic upper body exercise I pretty much made up on the spot, I am sure there is a lot more you can do even for legs too with these handy little rubber fitness bands that are ultra portable and super low cost.