Apps & Accountability: The New Frontier In Fitness

People have been working out and dieting as long as we can remember. And they're still looking for ways to do it better. So it’s no wonder that health clubs and app developers keep coming up with new ideas.

24 Hour Fitness makes changes to address special-needs kids

An allegation of discrimination against a 3-year-old autistic boy from Huntington Beach has prompted 24 Hour Fitness officials across the country to install a new computerized sign-in system at their Kids' Clubs and address their policy concerning children with special needs. Jason and...

Geek Fitness Week: Let Fitness for Geeks Be Your User Manual

Welcome to Geek Fitness Week! Getting in shape isn't just for the contributors of jockdad.com. I think there's this misconception that geeks are just sitting around with an X-Large drink in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other as we read our game manuals or watch our favorite shows. But I'd argue that this couldn't be farther from the truth. I believe that most geek dads today are probably ...

Geek Fitness Week: GeoPalz Update Keeps Kids Moving!

The folks over at GeoPalz kindly provided me with a new and improved test unit for the GeoPalz.com online service. This service has been previously reviewed on GeekDad, but they've made some improvements and added new features to both the device and the online tools since then. Decker was provided with the soccer ball GeoPalz device, but there are over 25 different themes that include Cutesy ...

Geek Fitness Week: Get Fit in a Bit With FitBit

Earlier this week I covered a book (Fitness for Geeks) and fitness tracking service aimed at kids (GeoPalz). The book has a chapter devoted to fitness devices as well as plenty of software mentioned for those interested in tracking variables related to their exercise and daily routines. The GeoPalz service, while tracking kids' steps throughout their day, also offers parents the ability to track ...