May 3, 2011
Now you know how many calories you burn a revolutionary bodybugg calorie management system. Together with a * user-friendly web-based program, bodybugg system is easy to control the calories consumed and burned, so that you can stick to weight control. And now, a new system bodybuggSP ™, you can see the results in real-time smartphone * (Android and iPhone ™), for those non-smartphone, you can see the progress in real time with the optional digital display bodybugg system (version 3).
With its Web-based application, a phone approx. iPhone and Android, and Bodybugg Bodybugg digital system is easy to see and manage your calories.
For bodybugg users can download data from the bodybugg armband directly to your computer, and use the application on the web to see how many calories you burn all day or during specific activities. Here also enter the food they ate the track calories consumed and the system uses two sets of data to calculate the total balance of calories in a given period.
For users bodybugg, bodybugg armband you can send directly to your computer and use web-based applications, how many calories you burned during the day or during specific activities. Here you can also enter the food you ate the calories and monitor your system uses both sets of data to calculate the overall balance of calories for a while.
For the bodybugg system (version 3) users, if you want immediate feedback, Digital Display Device (compatible only with the bodybugg version 3) is the perfect partner. It syncs together to provide real-time feedback on the activities to burn calories. This device is sold separately.
For new users bodybuggSP ™, if you want immediate information, you can have real time access to their daily activity with your smartphone *. The bodybuggSP currently supports 4-iPhone, 3G and 3G, iPod touch (2 nd and 3 rd generation) and Google Android OS 2.0 or higher.
The bodybugg system uses a patented process to measure calorie burn.
The process is based on:
* Motion: The armband contains an accelerometer that measures motion from multiple perspectives.
* Steps: The accelerometer counts steps by measuring the distinct patterns created by running or walking.
* Galvanic skin response: When you sweat, your skin becomes more electrically conductive. This measurement helps the device understand how active you are.
* Skin temperature: There’s an electronic thermometer inside your armband that monitors how hot you are.
* Heat flux: When you move, your muscles produce heat. Your armband measures the heat that’s flowing from your body into the environment.
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December 13, 2010
The BodyBugg calorie management system is a tailor-made contrivance to track and counter the accumulated calories in the body. This device comes as an elbow band coupled to a computer that constantly enables you to follow your daily calorie intake as well as burnout. This in turns enables you to take the necessary dietary precautions and stay healthy.
Attractive features:
The BodyBugg system comes with web-based software and is user-friendly.
Dedicated biosensors and transducers enable real-time data interpretation.
This handy medical device can be bonded to your Smartphone to keep you ahead in your pursuit towards a healthy lifestyle.
The BodyBugg comes with a rechargeable battery.
It is sleek and fashionable.
The BodyBugg system is available with a free website accessibility subscription lasting up to one year.
Working:
The BodyBugg device is paired up to a website through a computer. You need to install the compatible software first by connecting the BodyBugg to the PC using a USB cable. For the software to deduce the requisite calories actually meant for your body, it will ask a few questions. Ensure that Java is installed in your system. After configuration of the machine, wear the BodyBugg on the upper part of your arm.
The device depends on 3 factors to calculate the calories burnt:
*Motion
It is measured by the accelerometer that keeps a count of the active motions like number of steps etc.
*Skin response
It is computed based on the fact that our skin responds to more action by becoming electrically conductive.
*Thermometer
It measures the body temperature
Losing weight:
The user’s involvement is crucial for proper functioning of the BodyBugg. It is expected from the user to input the requisite data to the BodyBugg system website. Data on food intake including the type and weight of the same is essential for the BodyBugg to assess the right amount of calories taken and burnt by your body metabolism. The food logging part is fairly easy as the website is easy to use. Therefore a lot depends on the effort of the user regarding accurate food data input.
The user also has to keep a check on his or her weight and provide the same onto the website periodically. It takes about a week to know the actual calorie deficit required by the body.
Disadvantages of the BodyBugg system:
Though the calorie count by the BodyBugg is fairly accurate, one cannot expect its estimates to exceed 90% accuracy.
The price of the BodyBugg calorie management system can be a downside. Besides the initial cost of $199, there is a $9.99 expense every month after the free subscription for the first year ends. However, those having obesity as a problem find the BodyBugg on the whole a very useful tool despite the high cost.
The price does not include the discretionary digital watch. Without it the monitoring becomes difficult and so the price accounts for another $80.
AAA batteries power the BodyBugg that need replacement once every week.
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November 24, 2010
Bodybugg® calorie management system + 12 months web subscription* – Featured on NBC’s “THE BIGGEST LOSER”, and the syndicated TV show “The Doctors”. – Reviewed in the New York Times, The New York Post and The Houston Chronicle. The revolutionary new bodybugg® makes it easy to manage the calories you consume and burn so you always stay in control of your weight. Get started with a personal phone coach. Then manage your results daily on our user-friendly web based nutrition program.
As reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008 edition, the bodybugg® armband achieved average accuracy rates of 90% in studies comparing calorie expenditure measurements from the bodybugg® device to calorie expenditure measurements in a metabolic chamber (the “gold standard” of calorie expenditure measurement). it’s easy – monitor how much you exercise, manage how many calories you eat, then track if you are burning more calories that you are consuming it’s flexible – eat what you want, when you want, workout on your own terms it’s customized – your program is based on your age, weight, height and personal goals it’s personalized – start with a phone coach session with your personal phone coach * View your progress with a 12-month subscription to the web based nutrition program / personal calorie management system, included with the initial purchase of the new bodybugg®.
Online subscription renewal fees are: $9.95 for month to month, $49.95 for 6 month and $79.95 for 12 month. Click the PREVIEW CLIP tab above to watch a video about the bodybugg® – a state-of-the-art calorie management system that’s helping people across the nation lose weight and stay in control of their weight loss. This item is only available for purchase and shipment in the USA. For bodybugg® technical support, please call 866-314-9423. For bodybugg® customer service support, please call 1-800- 656-2739, select Option 3.
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November 23, 2010
About The Bodybugg
The creator of Bodybugg is Apex, which is also the manufacturer of 24 Hour Fitness. This unique device offers “feedback” to the user. When you purchase the Bodybugg, you get an armband, digital display, one phone session with a coach and a three-month subscription to the web-based program, as well as a custom meal plan with food logging capabilities. The cost of the entire Bodybugg program is $249.00, and a more basic version seems to sell for $199. There is also a CostCo offer that allows members to get the Bodybugg and a 1-year online membership for $179 at the time of this review. There are some user success stories presented for Bodybugg on the official website.
Product Features
The Bodybugg is a contemporary gadget geared toward women and men who are trying to shed excess body weight. The purpose of this tool is to reveal how long the user has exercised, how much food they’ve consumed that day, if they’ve reached their daily target, and how many calories have been burned. The Bodybugg has been featured in publications like Women’s Health, CNET, News.com, PC World’s Digital Duo, Self, and BusinessWeek Online. Although the Bodybugg device does not directly aid in the weight loss process, it is intended to be utilized as one piece of a comprehensive weight loss routine.
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