6 Fitness Uses for Your Smartphone - How to Make This Device Your Exercise Partner at the Gym


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 1st in a 3-Part Series on the Nokia Lumia Icon

 The Nokia Lumia Icon smartphone with Windows 8.1, previously known as the Lumia 929, has proven to be an essential addition to my gym bag and is now a part of my daily fitness routine.

Lumia Icon as essential as my running shoes, MommyBlogExpert.com
In fact, now that I think of it, I most probably would be much less fit if I didn't use this smartphone that I received as a member of the #VZWBuzz Verizon Lifestyle Influencer Blogger team. This device is so practical: I use it multiple times every day to keep track of my steps, workouts, diet, sleep patterns and overall progress -- and most important of all -- keep in touch with my personal trainer at the gym for direction and motivation in between training sessions.

 I've only been using this smart device for a little over a month and already am amazed at how much I've come to rely on the Lumia Icon to fuel my fit lifestyle. There are many things I love about this smartphone, keep reading to learn about some of my favorite ways to use it.

Pairing Lumia Icon w/ Fitbit Flex, MommyBlogExpert.com
6 Ways to Use the Lumia Icon for Fitness

 Sync with your Fitbit Flex
The Fitbit Flex, which comes in ten brilliant color choices including the gorgeous Violet hue I own previously only ran on iOS and Android. But several days ago there was some really good news: Fitbit now runs on the Windows Phone Platform, too. So you can finally partner this free app on your Lumia Icon with Fitbit Flex to track your steps, calorie and water intakes, distance, sleep quality and more. Download here

 Keep in Touch With Your Trainer
It goes without saying that if you are working with a personal trainer, communication between the two of you is key to your progress and success. The Lumia Icon smartphone is a great way for you to keep in touch with your trainer via email, texting -- and of course good old-fashioned phone calls -- as well as a must to keep track of your training sessions and schedule independent gym time throughout the week.
At the gym in June 2014, MommyBlogExpert.com
Take Before and After Pictures
One of the best things about the Lumia Icon is the camera. At 20 MP, this smartphone's PureView ZEISS 6-lens camera is among the most powerful I've ever experienced. This device's over the top camera makes it possible to take amazing images that will pick up the nuances of how your body and face change over time as you become more fit through a combination of a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.

 Capture Video of Proper Form
When having an actual training session, I find it helpful to have my trainer not only teach and coach me as well as to correct my form, but also to use the Lumia Icon to video me doing various exercises and working out on different machines. That way, when I'm in the gym alone I'm able to refer to these videos so I can properly replicate the exercises she has taught me and do them with proper form to avoid athletic injuries.

Run the Stopwatch Timer App
This free Windows app works great on the Lumia Icon not only as a simple stop watch but also as a lap timer and countdown timer. I use this  for long walks and hikes as well as when I go to the park for a run. I also rely on it when I'm at the gym as I go through the paces of my cardio and exercise routines. Download here

Consult the Gym PocketGuide App
Another excellent free Windows app for gym rats like me is the Gym PocketGuide developed by BodyBuilding.com. Storing this app on your Lumia Icon is like carrying around your own personal workout encylopedia with more than 100 exercises and stretches shown through images and videos. Download here

Nokia Lumia Icon, MommyBlogExpert.com
The Nokia Lumia Icon, list price $499.99, is available from Verizon Wireless in-store and online right now for Free with a 2-year contract. Other purchase options include $24.99/month on the Verizon Edge Plan. You can buy the phone alone or with various accessories on VerizonWireless.com

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$100 Vionic Shoes Giftcard Giveaway Womens Style Footwear Contest - 10 Winners


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Vionic Shoes is a company I know and love -- I already own FIVE pair of the brand's stylish and equally comfortable shoes and currently have my eye on this gorgeous pair of Sydney Driver Loafers in Tortoise, $129.99, by Vionic for fall. 

 With such an affinity for this lifestyle footwear maker, I want to share the news with all you loyal MBE shoe-loving readers about a really fun contest that is currently running. The stakes are high: TEN (10) prize winners will each walk away with a $100 giftcard to VionicShoes. Keep reading to find out how you can be one of the lucky ones.

To join the fun and enter for a chance to win, all you need to do is vote for your favorite funny Webisode Break-up story on Vionic's Facebook page. I know from first-hand experience how well the brand's shoes provide the proper support for your feet, so it makes perfect sense that the goal of this giveaway contest is to build awareness among women about the importance of taking care of the health of the foot and to encourage you to break up with those unhealthy shoes in your life and instead embrace the health benefits of Vionic with Orthaheel Technology.

Here's how this Giveaway works
  • Go to the Vionic Facebook page
  • If you aren't already a fan, LIKE Vionic Shoes on Facebook
  • Vote for your fave Vionic Break-Up Story Video
  • Enter the required information and click enter
  • 10 random winners will each get a $100 Vionic giftcard
  • Contest runs now through August 8th at midnight


FTC Disclosure:  As disclosed above, I am a huge fan of the brand and a multi-pair owner of Vionic Shoes. I did not receive any payment or compensation for this particular post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.
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Review Rio 2 Kids Movie Release Blu-ray DVD Adds More Fun to Summer + Free Printables


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We're in the heat of it now... the dog days of summer. The time when the newness of being out of school has worn off and kids are saying "I'm bored" with ever increasing frequency. Don't cringe, because relief is on the way. Just in time to make the final full month of summer more fun for children -- as well as moms and dads -- comes the new Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment family movie release Rio 2 on Blu-ray and DVD.

Rio 2 picks up where the original Rio left off with returning stars Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg (Blu) and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Jewel) playing the parents of three kids plus some new A-list voice talents such as Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Andy Garcia and others. This is the story of what happens when the couple along with their children venture into the Brazilian rainforest. It's a colorful journey through the beautiful Amazon with non-stop action, comedy, music and -- of course -- challenges like when Blu literally meets beak-to-beak with the mean-spirited Nigel and his scary father-in-law.

 Rated G, the Rio 2 Blu-ray and DVD has more fun and music than the original. Subtitles are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, making this a great opportunity to expose your child to foreign languages like never before. Educational, family friendly entertainment, what could be better?

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 There's almost an hour and a half of bonus features on the Rio 2 Blu-ray including two downloadable bonus tunes from the movie's soundtrack: "I Will Survive" and "Poisonous Love," both energetically performed by Kristin Chenoweth (Gabi) and Jemaine Clement (Nigel). Also included: Janelle Monae's "What is Love?" lyric video, a deleted scene, character auditions and more fun stuff. As if that isn't enough, the Blu-ray features 15 exclusive levels for Angry Birds Rio and Music Machine Sing-Along and Dance-Along songs for a party for the whole family. 

 Special Features on the DVD include Rio Refresher, Birds and Beats: The Singing Talents of Rio 2, Nigel the Shakespearean Cockatoo and Friends, "What is Love?", "I Will Survive" Multi-Language Sequence, Still Gallery and Theatrical Trailers. 

 Rio 2 is available now on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD, $49.99 List

 Lots of fun movie licensed merchandise, like this Rio 2 Limited Edition Lunch Box $9.99 from Best Buy, too
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Rio 2 Bluray DVD New Kids Movie Giveaway

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New 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Release


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In association with MBE's latest Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Rio 2 Movie Review, I'm excited to be hosting another fun family friendly kids movie giveaway!

Read MBE's movie review for more about this new fun summer G-rated release 2-disc Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD set. Then, scroll on for giveaway details.

Rio 2

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ARV $49.99  -  Ends 8/19/14

 MommyBlogExpert's Rio 2 Blu-ray DVD Giveaway ends August 19, 2014 at 12 am PT and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Fox Home Entertainment will award ONE (1)  Rio 2 Blu-ray DVD Set to the winner. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize.

To learn more about Rio 2, read the movie review. You can also keep up to date on everything else Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is doing by visiting the company's official site as well as following the movie studio on Facebook and Twitter.
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Giveaway Win 1 of 4 Getaway Trips & Other Great Prizes Plus $1 Off Glade Coupon for All


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Win 1 of 4 Fabulous Vacation Trips and other prizes


 Everyone wins because just for entering the sweepstakes you get a downloadable $1 off Glade coupon!

PRIZES

 FOUR (4) Grand Prize Getaways ARV $3000 each
  • Tropical Hawaiian Paradise
  • Adventurous Costa Rican Getaway
  • Aspen Ski Trip Adventure
  • Rustic Vermont Relaxation Retreat
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 Additional Prizes Include

  • FIVE (5) Glade Gift Baskets ARV $75
White Water rafting in Costa Rica, MommyBlogExpert.com
Ends 8/17/14



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