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Holiday Review & Giveaway: Striiv Fitness Device

December 8, 2011 by Kris McDonald 9 Comments

It's no secret that I do NOT like exercise. So, any device that makes me feel like I am doing something by just walking around has my vote. I first learned of the Striiv at Blogher. It's a pedometer on steroids! It was just released a few weeks ago to a lot of buzz including a launch on HSN.

Striiv motivates you to walk, run, or do more be rewarding you. Each step you take goes towards a personal goal. You will get rewarded for your first 150 steps each morning, and you get little notes throughout the day telling you how many steps you have taken and associate it with things like climbing up the Statue of Liberty, or burning a bagel.

You can even donate your steps to charity through globalgiving. “At no cost to you, Striiv and corporate partners donate on your behalf. Just walk, earn, and plug into your PC to donate. Its that simple. You have the choice of 3 charities – providing clean water to families in South America, polio vaccines, and help save the rainforest. The more you walk the more you give. “

After just a few weeks on the market, Striiv is seeing great numbers among users:

  • Striiv users are walking 60 minutes per day on average. According to the American Heart Association, just 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise, such as walking, can reduce the risk for heart disease.
  • Striiv users are walking 3 miles per day. Walking can help lower the risk for Type-2 Diabetes, manage weight, and improve mood according to the Mayo Clinic.
  • Striiv users are averaging 8 flights of stairs every day. Climbing the stairs can burn more calories and strengthen the heart according to researchers at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine.

Striiv is available for $99.

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Kris McDonald is Chicago mom to 2 sets of twins, wife, photography nut, gadget addict, travel addict, and tech blogger who has worked in IT for over 20 years. She figured out a while ago that she was destined to be really busy (hence the 2 sets of twins), and she has found peace with that. Read More…

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  1. Tabathia B

    December 21, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I’m not sure maybe 1/2 a mile a day?

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  2. Natasha H

    December 21, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    I know I left a comment but for whatever reason it isnt showing up 🙁 So here it is again. I walk probably a couple miles aday, but it is not cardio walking. I need to walk way more!

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  3. Krystie Faulkner

    December 19, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Love it

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  4. Anonymous

    December 11, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I walk about 3000 – 4000 steps per day.

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  5. tequila burns

    December 9, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    I can’t even explain how much i need this, this year I’ve put on so much weight. I just can’t seem to get motivated.

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  6. Reena Jacobs

    December 9, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I have no idea. I live a pretty sedentary lifestyle… shame on me. It’d be interesting to find out though, and if using a step-meter would encourage me to increase my activity just to see the numbers rise.

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  7. Amy Sue's Place

    December 9, 2011 at 7:53 am

    Not as much as I should, that is for sure!! Thanks for the giveaway– this gadget looks pretty helpful!

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  8. Denise Neil

    December 8, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    Ohh i walk around 5 miles a day i guess…running and picking up after my kids..lol

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  9. Denise Neil

    December 8, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Anything that will help me start and enjoy exercising..i wanna try..thanks

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