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The obesity rate for children in this age is staggering. Where when I was growing up it wasn’t even half as common. The difference is what we allow our kids to eat and do. Most kids spend more time in front of an electronic pacifier of sorts, instead of outside running and being kids. It is one of the downfalls of such a modern and technological advanced society. But there are still ways to encourage kids fitness and still make them fell like they are playing a video game!
ibitz Tracker encourages kids fitness
ibitz™ by GeoPalz® is a wireless pedometer. The new ibitz Kid and Adult Wireless Pedometers, are physical activity based devices and apps that wirelessly syncs to your iOS Bluetooth 4.0® (BLE) phone or tablet and allows adults and children their own unique experience with personalized apps.
The ibitz for kids wireless pedometer syncs to a rewards platform app. Parents can set goals and rewards such as play time, screen time, or an adventure with a parent. Now you are able to earn coins and content on Disney’s Club Penguin™.
Basically the more activity your kid does, the more rewards he earns! It makes kids fitness into a game that will reward them how they have become adapted to being rewarded; in video game style! I don’t know about you; but when my kids think of kids fitness as if it is a game that helps them in their video games; I am golden! They will play outside being active almost all day; excited to know that they are advancing in the digital game!
The ibitz by GeoPalz wireless pedometers make investing in a healthy future completely effortless, fun, intelligent, and affordable. It is available in 7 kid-friendly colors and sports these awesome features:
- free iOS app* syncs device wirelessly
- syncs via Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)
- tracks activity
- set goals and rewards
- water-resistant
- durable clip for hip and shoe
- stores 30 days of activity
- earn parent directed rewards
- earn coins and content on Disney’s Club Penguin
Make your kids fitness routine even more exciting! Get the adult iBitz and be active along with them! What better way can they learn the importance of activity and being healthy than by seeing their own parents join in?
The ibitz Unity for adults tracks steps, distance, weight (added manually), height, overall physical activity, even BMI, and allows them to incorporate their family and friends. Now you are able to form groups and post your progress on social media. So you can use your own ibitz tracker to connect with your friends too and be active with the kids at the same time!
MomStart
Sunday 18th of May 2014
How smart - this makes "Going outside to play" into a sort of video game in and of itself!
Our Family World
Sunday 18th of May 2014
This is so cool. I love how it gets the kids excited to get get moving.
Chrysa
Saturday 17th of May 2014
This looks like such a fun way to encourage kids to be active. It's great to start these healthy habits young!
Kate, aka guavalicious
Saturday 17th of May 2014
I would love these for my twins. They have just gotten into measuring distances. Wish they worked with their Kindles!
Tosh
Saturday 17th of May 2014
WOW! That is a great option for kids!