Activities

National Bike Registry

We chip our pets, lojack our cars, so why not take some extra steps to register our bikes. According to FBI statistics, bicycle theft is on the rise -and with increased gas prices at the pump, there are a lot more bikes on the road. People are even getting back to using a bike as means of work transportation! Personally, I think it's one of the positive things to arise from soaring gas prices.

According to the statistics, over 1.5 million bicycles are stolen each year. College campuses have an especially high bicycle theft rate. While police recover almost 50% of stolen bikes, most are never returned because they are not registered. As a result, the unidentified bikes are sent to auction. With NBR, you increase the chance of getting our bicycle returned. In the event that your bike is stolen but not recovered for 6 months, NBR will cover the cost of registering your next bike.

NBR has 3 levels of registration.

• $10 for 10 years per bike
• $25 for 30 years (per bike) transferable
• $25 family plan: 5 bikes covered for 10 years each

Protect your investment! Register your bike today by clicking the image above.

Wii Fit

Finally -a marriage between video games and exercise! The Wii Fit is a revolution and it's not just for kids. With over 40 different training activities, Wii has something that will appeal to kids and adults.

Available through Amazon Resellers. Click image above to purchase.

My Weight Loss Coach for Nintendo DS with Pedometer

Some cynics have stated that video game manufacturers and developers are only now making fitness games and video game software because of the bad press they've been getting about adding to the childhood obesity epidemic. While I agree that excessive video game playing is a contributing factor to childhood obesity, I think fitness video games are the most exciting health & fitness tools available today.

With My Weight Loss Coach, you take small steps toward health & fitness --and if you've been reading our blogs here, you already know that "Small Steps" and "Setting Realistic Goals" is the core FitMotive message.

Click the image above to purchase My Weight Loss Coach

Strength Training 3-Station Tower

If you have the room for a Strength Training Tower - then go for it! With 3-stations, you get the ability to perform multiple exercises, including pull ups, dips, knee raises and more. Be sure to read the manufacturer's recommended user weight maximum before purchasing.

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US Army Survival Manual FM 21-76

At FitMotive.com, we recommend assembling a "survival backpack" and one of the essential items it should contain is a survival handbook, namely the FM 21-76 US ARMY SURVIVAL MANUAL. The FM 21-76, covers basic topics, including the will and motivation to survive, medicine, hunting, edible plants and more. It also covers these topics as they are applicable in a variety of environments - from desert to Arctic.

Don't wait until a disaster strikes, buy this excellent book today and add it to your survival arsenal.

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Valeo Speed Jump Rope

Jumping rope has been around for so long -that it's often forgotten as one of the most rigorous and effective exercises. I remember the first time I got serious about jumping rope every day. I started with 5 minutes and eventually increased to 30 minutes a day. At that time I wanted to trim down to 150 from 158 - and with jumping rope, I did it in less than 2 weeks! Try it - you'll be surprised.

Less than $6 on Amazon - so there's no excuse. Click he image above to purchase.

Eton FR300 Emergency Crank Radio with Flashlight & Cell Charger

If for some reason, the power goes out for an extended period of time, some of the basic survival tools you'll need is a radio, flashlight and some extra power for your cell phone, all of which could mean the difference between life and death.

The Eton FR-300 has all of these features, including a dual battery source (rechargeable hand crank and disposable), a flashlight, emergency flasher, siren, connectors for charging a cell phone and AM, FM, TV1, TV2 and Weather Emergency (WX) radio bands. The rechargeable battery is also replaceable, which is a nice feature.

You can't afford to be without an Eton Emergency Crank Radio - don't wait until disaster strikes.

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Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack

I own several different waist packs in various sizes. The Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack is what I consider a larger waist pack: it's roomy enough to fit all the essentials, like: sunblock, snacks, lunch, wallet, cell phone, a small first aid kit and more. It also holds 2 large 32oz water bottles (which are essential).

Packs are priced according to color (which, for the record, I've always found a little shady because I'm not convinced that one color costs more to manufacture than another -so at some point, maybe someone will enlighten me). Regardless, don't let the whole color thing deter you from the Mountainsmith Tour Pack because it's rugged, durable and has all the space you need for day hiking (even in the city).

Priced from $64 to $70 on Amazon - click image above to purchase.

Airzone 38-inch Mini Band Trampoline

The Airzone 38-inch Mini Band Trampoline is a perfect entry level mini-trampoline, as it's rated well on Amazon and the price is under $40. Most trampoline users debate the issue of bands vs. springs. Although I've never have a spring or band break, I do keep a close eye on my trampoline for signs of deterioration.

It's also worth mentioning that jumping on a trampoline is easier than it looks. If done regularly and with caution - you'll get an amazing workout. Oh, I don't recommend using your trampoline in an apartment building or on the 2nd floor of your house.

Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo-Computer Backpack

Have you been on a quest for the perfect camera backpack? Well, the bad news is - it probably doesn't exist. However, after trying and owning several camera backpacks, I have settled on the Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Camera Backpack.

In the early days of my career as a pro-photographer, I lugged my classic Domke bag on hikes. With a spare camera, motor drives, film, batteries, lenses and more stuffed into the bag, you can guess that after a short mile, my back was killing me. I'm glad those days are long gone.

The Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack has a main customizable camera compartment. The main camera equipment area holds a camera with a lens and its motor drive on! This was a big deal for me because I always shoot with a motor drive. In addition, I carry a flash, three additional lenses, cables, extra memory cards, batteries, filters and more. The laptop computer compartment is snug and amply padded -and has more than enough room -even for larger models.

Some additional benefits of the Tamrac Adventure 9 Backpack is that it will easily fit in an overhead compartment!