June 22, 2010

Many MyGraphite.com members use pedometers for measuring physical activity.  For those of you who don't know, a pedometer is a small device that counts the number of steps you take each day.   It clips to your belt or  your clothing.  With some models, you can carry them in a pocket or in your purse.    We will write a separate post on these awesome little devices in the near future, but for now I want to address a question that has been asked by several members within the past couple weeks.   The question is "how do you calculate the 'step equivalent' of various exercises other than walking?"    Most of the inquiries have asked about the 'step equivalent' of biking.     Here's the answer:

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February 25, 2010

Here is the new Graphite video demo.    We are working on a more streamlined version now, but this version has most of what you need to get up an running.   We will post the new version as soon as it's available.   For your viewing convenience, there is a full screen option on the lower right side of the player.

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February 22, 2010

There's a lot of talk in the media these days about calories and nutritional labeling.    Blogger Scott Keith of 'Its a Guy Thing Blog' released a post over the weekend about calories and why you need to understand how many calories you require.   The premise is that you can read nutritional labels all day long, but it only helps you lose weight if you understand your daily caloric needs. 

Here's a quick  take on this topic with additional information on balancing calorie intake with calorie expenditure....

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