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walking vs running with REWALK.ME

3/3/2015

Who would have thought that walking could burn a substantial amount of calories on a daily basis. It's been three weeks being with Rewalkz.Me and I’m amaze that I get “ out stepped” by many others out there. Currently this is where I stand on the most recent challenge.

Today i would like to share with you a recent article I've read from Runnersworld comparing the amount of calories burned of running vs walking and how much calories do you exactly burn. Even if you do not own a Fitbit and might be curious, you could do the math yourself but it's best if you do own one and join us on the next challenge which i would talk about more in my upcoming post.

A group of researchers from California State University have just published a new Run v. Walk paper. It’s the best one yet, and it confirms (to a very high degree) the data I presented in 2005, which was mostly based on this paper. Even better, this group of investigators have included the “after burn” in their calculations. That’s a first.

It’s also entirely appropriate. Whether you finish your workout by collapsing on the grass, drinking a smoothie, or taking a shower, your body continues burning more-calories-than-usual until it returns to its basal metabolic rate. These calories are “free,” yet real.

The subjects in the new study were 15 male college students, and 15 female, with an average weight of 156 lbs. One day they ran a treadmill mile in 10:00 minutes; another day they walked a mile in 18:36. Afterwards, they sat quietly for 30 minutes, by which time their metabolic rate had returned to normal.

Lastly if you do not own a Fitbit to do the calculation for you, here is a calorie-burn charts that adjust to your body weight. As noted, the above chart only works if you weigh 156.2 pounds. Which you probably don’t. Here’s a very simple chart that lets you compute your personal calorie-burn per mile per pound.

To use the above, simply multiply your weight (in pounds) by the number shown. For example, if you weigh 188 lbs, you will burn about 107 calories (188 * .57) when you walk a mile, and about 135 calories (188 * .72) when you run a mile.

As you can see, running a mile burns roughly 26 percent more calories than walking a mile. Running a minute (or 30 minutes, or an hour, etc.) burns roughly 2.3 times more calories than the same total time spent walking.

Do what you can to burn as many calories as possible in exercise and daily living either by exercising, walking,running or taking the stairs. How I stay lean year round is by being active 7days a week!

Here is my 7 days data taken from REWALKZ.ME. Clocking in 10000-12000steps on an average! How about you? if you have yet to add me as your friend my username is jasminedanker

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top 5 benefits of walking

2/27/2015

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Being the Ambassador for Rewalkz.Me,which is one stop health portal that rewards users for staying fit and healthy, I can't emphasise enough on what's not to love about walking, its as simple as putting one foot in front of the other that comes with countless benefits. You can choose to walk outdoor and enjoy the serenity of the neighborhood, walk up the stairs instead to build a better booty or if it rains you can choose to walk to walk indoor on the treadmill, only if it rains! There is no excuse for you not to walk at all to be honest.

Here are my top 5 benefit of walking.

It’s free

Besides running, walking does less damage and harm to your knees and everyone can walk, its all inclusive movement that is in your blood, we were not built to sit all day which decreasing our mobility as we age but sadly we have to work but that doesn’t mean we cant find means to get up and walk.

boosts your vitamin D levels naturally

If you’re walking outside in daylight, you’ll be boosting your body’s stores of vitamin D – a nutrient that’s hard to get from food, but that we can synthesise from exposure to sunlight. While sun safety is still important (see experts agree that exposing as much skin as you can to the sun, little and often and without burning, will help you to produce sufficient vitamin D. My favourite way of maintaining my natural tan.

reduces body fat.

Walking isn’t going to get you shredded or ripped,but frequent walking will help anyone lose some body fat, A person weighing 60kg burns 75 calories simply by strolling at 2mph for 30 minutes. Increase that to 3mph and they’ll burn 99 calories. Speed it up to a fast walk (4mph) and that’s 150 calories – the equivalent of a jam doughnut. "Walking also increases muscle mass and tone and the more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism – so the more calories you burn, even at rest.

Reduces stress

Anyone who has come back from a walk in a different frame of mind than they went out with can attest to this. Studies back up that walking benefits your mood -- and may even ward off depression and anxiety. This is so true, my walks with Simba always make me see things in a better perspective and I feel so much better after our long slow walks.

Boosts your immune system

Walking regularly can lower your risk of arthritis, macular degeneration, and even cancer by an astonishing 50% compared with people who don't exercise, the list goes on. I cant think of a negative impact of walking if you are a healthy able body human being.

here's how to start!

If you happen to be a Fitbit user, go to http://www.rewalkz.me and sign up an account to be ready to join in our next challenge and who knows you might out walk us all!A quick update of our leader board for the current challenge which i am on.

• Walk regularly, aiming for at least 5 days a week. Walking every day is even better and will help make walking a habit more quickly

• Build up to walking for 30 minutes, but start at 10 minutes in week one. 10 minutes might seem like nothing, but the point is to build the habit. Butler says, even though it's just 10 minutes, still set aside the time in your schedule. "Change into comfortable walking clothes if you can.

• Keep a good pace. "Speed is not the focus, but you should walk at a purposeful pace, as if you have some where to be.

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REWALKZ ME

2/18/2015

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Rewalkz.Me (http://www.rewalkz.me) in a nutshell allows you to TRACK-ENGAGE and be REWARDED, like other platform that only offers virtual badges, REWALKZ.ME takes it a step further by rewarding their user. Now who do not like prizes?

After signing up and syncing your fitness device (Fitbit), this platform would do everything for you, providing you with,

1)STEPS
2)DISTANCE
3)CALORIES BURNED

This platform is so responsive and its user friendly for everyone that I actually look forward to see if any new challenge is up to take part.

Every week REWALKZ.ME challenge you to partake in their fitness challenge! All you need to do is be the first to join the available challenge so keep your eyes on the screen since this challenge is based on first-come-first-serve basis.

They are officially launch Rewalkz.Me! To kick start their 1st challenge, they are giving away a Fitbit Surge to the lucky winner in this auspicious Goat Year! Just walk 10000 steps daily for the next 14 days and you will stand a chance to win a brand new Fitbit Surge!

1) This challenge is only open to 120 RewalkzMe users. currenty there is about 60 slot left, last i checked.

2) This challenge is based on first-come-first-serve basis.

3) Each user have to complete 10000 steps PER day for 14 consecutive days during the challenge period in order to be eligible to be a winner of this challenge.

4) User with the highest step count and fulfill point 3 will win a Fitbit Surge tracker

So if you would like to be a proud owner of a Fitbit Surge, head over to http://www.rewalkz.me and sign up now! Remember to add me up as a friend (jasminedanker)

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get all your gadget @ www.lazada.sg

9/2/2014

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Creating a habit of regular exercise doesn’t require special gadgets or even equipments. Walking instead of taking the bus and climbing the stairs could be good enough for most folks. But if you’re bored and want to be on your toe with your results or enjoy using technology to enhance ordinary tasks, there is so many electronic exercise gadgets and digital devices available for everyone!

As someone who likes to keep active every day and workout regularly, I have been searching for a fitness band for some time as I have always wanted to monitor and track all my fitness and lifestyle related metrics such as distance walked, distance ran, number of hours slept, and calorie consumption, i do it not to lose weight but just to know my body better.

So my search began and I found out that there are many fitness bands available out in the market today such as the Garmin Vivofit, Basis, Nike+ Fuelband SE, Withings Pulse, Jawbone UP24 and Misfit Shine, among others. They all have different features and each one of them is styled differently. The one that recently caught my eye though is the Fitbit Flex.

Although there are many other Fitbit style of fitness bands, the Fitbit Flex in my opinion is the best one of the lot as it offers a long list of features making it the most complete product of its kind and the best fitness tracker you can buy. It is also one of the best and most competitively priced trackers available, offering many more features than its competitors, and is priced much cheaper than similar products such as the Nike + FuelBand and Jawbone UP. Alot of my clients are seen with the Fitbit Flex.

Some of its features include the ability to track the number of steps you have taken, your sleep quality, the amount of calories you have consumed, and a silent wake alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at your desired time. The Fitbit Flex also automatically syncs all the data collected wirelessly to either your PC, Mac, iOS device, and select Andorid phones, providing the user with real-time access to all the stats on the Fitbit dashboard at any time of the day.

As I scoured the net in search of the best price for the Fitbit Flex, I noticed that today was the launch of the LAZADA 100 SALE on http://www.lazada.sg/lazada100/. It turns out that Lazada Singapore are celebrating 100 days since the launch of their website in Singapore and they are having a sale featuring their TOP 100 Best Selling Items at prices of up to 90% off!

Imagine my delight when I found that they are offering the Fitbit Flex at the unbeatable price of only $109.00! Not only that, 3 lucky shoppers who take part in this sale will stand to $100 shopping vouchers!

The sale starts on the 28 August 2014 and will end on 10 September 2014. So don’t forget to check it out where they have many other products besides the Fitbit Flex ranging from mobiles, tablets, cameras, and consumer electronics to toys, fashion, health and beauty products.

Check out the sale here! à http://www.lazada.sg/lazada100/

And grab the Fitbit Flex here http://www.lazada.sg/fitbit-flex-fitness-tracker-lime-98897.html

Don’t forget to like the Lazada SG Facebook for more promotions! https://www.facebook.com/LazadaSingapore

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affordable gym wear (www.vivreactivewear.com)

7/17/2014

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It is not easy to find quality workout/yoga apparel under the price range of $70. And today, i am excited to share with you a local active-wear label in Singapore!

I'm super particular when it comes to workout clothes! hey also because its my uniform. Having a top that isn't to long and a bottom that isn't ridding up my butt makes a hell load of difference. I want to be able to do my exercise in comfort and not keep adjusting my top every repetition, also i want something that i can wear out looking chic.

Vivre Activewear is a local start-up by a super talented yoga enthusiast who seeks to bring affordable and beautiful clothing to yogis in Singapore and all over the world. Choose from a wide range of tops, bottoms, sports bra, and yoga towels from their store! Prices range from $30 to $60. Vivre also offer exchanges within 7 days should items received does not fit/ is not up to your expectations, so you can have a worry-free online shopping experience with them.

I swear that the material for the tops are to die for, and with an in build bra you do not need to buy another set of sport bra. I have another top that I've yet to get a photo with, its a toga top and I've been given compliments that it accentuate my shoulders!

Here are 3 of my favourites! YES it is that affordable! I've got 2 pairs in my closet and you should too since you will be getting a discount!

No its not only for yoga! i workout in it and felt so much cooler in the top! perhaps its the material!

Follow them on their Instagram and Facebook to be updated of their new arrivals, events, and promotions. * From now till 31st July 2014, use coupon code “jd10dc” to be entitled a 10% discount when checking out! Do support local brands!

Website: www.vivreactivewear.com
Facebook: Vivre Active Wear
Instagram: @vivreactivewear
Enquiries: [email protected]