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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Health Risks of Metabolic Syndrome
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A man with metabolic syndrome has the same risk of heart attack as a man who has already had one. However, as aerobic fitness increases, this risk decreases (Diabetes Care, Feb. 2005).
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Product Details: Microsoft BAND
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Product Name:
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Microsoft BAND
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Category:
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Activity Trackers
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Manufacturer:
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Microsoft
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List Price:
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$199.99
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| Activity Log:
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YES
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| Alerts:
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"reward" alerts when you reach calorie/distance/step targets; receive reminders based on your personal calendar; can create audio reminders with Cortana; notifies you of e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and voicemail; receives text messages
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| Altimeter:
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no
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| AthleteInMe.com® Rating:
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(NOTE: This is the original Microsoft BAND. As of 2017, it may no longer be available.)
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| Battery Details:
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rechargeable lithium, lasts 48 hrs with normal use
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| Battery Life:
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| Calories Burned:
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YES
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| Chest Strap:
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no
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| Colors Available:
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black band; can customize the background and display colors
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| Connectivity / Ports:
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Bluetooth Smart 4.0; syncs with MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal, and RunKeeper
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| Date / Time:
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YES / YES
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| Display Type:
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capacitive TFT full color display
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| Display Backlight:
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no
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| Exercise Physiology:
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no
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| GPS:
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YES
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| Heart Rate: Average:
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(details needed)
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| Heart Rate: Limits:
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(details needed)
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| Heart Rate: Max Achieved:
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YES
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| Heart Rate: Resting:
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YES
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| Heart Rate: Time in Zone:
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(details needed)
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| Special Features:
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can customize background design and colors; can obtain stock prices and weather reports; can get UV reading
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| Stop Watch:
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YES
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| Sweat Resistant:
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(details needed)
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| Time of Session:
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YES
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| Timers:
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YES
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| Tracks Activity Amount:
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YES
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| Tracks Activity Types:
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no
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| Tracks Distance:
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YES
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| Tracks Sleep:
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YES
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| Tracks Steps:
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YES
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| VO2 max:
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no
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| Water Resistance:
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(details needed)
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| Worn On:
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wrist (3 sizes available)
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