Start the new year with a healthy boost at home, at the office or on the road, using exercise devices and apps that fit into busy lifestyles.
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Zip fit
Need motivation to get up and get moving? Track your progress toward daily goals with the Fitbit Zip, a tiny clip-on device that monitors how far you’ve walked and how many calories you’ve burned. Sync the Zip to your computer or smartphone to view your stats and set new challenges. $60; fitbit.com/zip.
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Up and at 'em
Second helpings, holiday desserts and too many hours on the Internet can add up to expanded waistlines. Jawbone’s UP fitness-tracker bracelets monitor multiple activities—from what you eat to how you work it off—and coach you with tips to accomplish your fitness goals. Starts at $50. (800) 529-2663; jawbone.com.
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So smart
Forget to exercise? Garmin’s vivosmart bracelet sends notifications that it’s time to get moving, based on personalized, preset goals. It also helps supervise your calories, steps taken, heart rate and sleep patterns, then displays your stats with just a tap on the wristband. Starts at $170. (800) 800-1020; buy.garmin.com.
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Reshaping workouts
Sculpt your physique with more precision using the new Gymwatch Sensor. Designed for weight lifters and worn on an arm/leg band, it measures range of motion and strength expended to give real-time feedback (via smart device) and maximize workouts. $213 for sensor and band. (011) 49-0-6151-49373 or service@gymwatch.com; gymwatch.com.
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Race track
Runners can race themselves for personal bests or follow graphical displays to set the pace with a TomTom Runner, a training watch with an extra-large display and one-button control. Indoors or out, or even on a treadmill, the waterproof and rugged gadget syncs with smart apps for stat-sharing that keeps runners engaged and on track. $150. (866) 486-6866; tomtom.com.
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Scale aweigh
Step on the Escali SmartConnect Body Scale, and it measures both your weight and body mass index. Measurements can be transmitted wirelessly to a mobile app via Bluetooth LE to help you set goals and track progress. $150. (800) 467-6408; escali.com.
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Mighty mini
No room for a full-size cardio machine? The Marcy Deluxe Mini Cardio Cycle will fit into your life. Set the 12-pound machine on the floor in your home or office and pedal like a bike. Or, place it on a tabletop and give your arms a workout. The LCD display has a calorie-burn/rep counter and a timer. $51. (800) 591-3869; target.com.
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Worktime workout
Pedal while you work with the DeskCycle, which fits in the foot space under your desk. You can take care of business on the desktop and safely enjoy smooth, quiet, magnetic-resistance cycling below. $159. (888) 631-6511; minipedalers.com.
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Sit fit
Stay fit while working or playing video games with a FitDesk Bike Desk. It’s a combination desk and stationary bike that includes a sliding shelf for a laptop, back- or forward-leaning pedaling, an adjustable arm rest with massaging rollers, and customization for varying body heights. $300. (615) 669-9004; thefitdesk.com.
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Deep sleep
The Sleep Cycle app offers relief to people who know the frustration of an unsatisfying night’s sleep. The app user places his phone under his pillow, and Sleep Cycle analyzes sleep patterns and provides feedback on how to improve sleep, plus awakens the user at the ideal moment. $1; sleepcycle.com.
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Game plan
Suppose your daily exercise could save the world. The Walk, a fitness game app with its own tracker, features a riveting thriller storyline and advances the plot only if you get off the couch and get moving. Get started—this mission depends on you. $3; thewalkgame.com.
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Serenity now
Strengthen the body while fortifying the psyche with Daily Yoga, a free app for all mobile devices with easy-to-follow video instructions. Choose varying workout lengths and difficulty levels with focuses such as stress relief, weight loss, toning and more. Free; dailyyoga.com.