Be Fit With Biray

One of the reasons why I started this blog over a year ago was to have a place to explore my thoughts on how new media technologies and video games were effecting health and fitness in all aspects (both in those who seek healthier lifestyles and professionals who help guide others to pursue one). And although there’s still plenty more to learn, I’ve discovered many interesting applications along the way that enhance our health and fitness initiatives - especially living in this techno-driven generation.

I went to SXSW-interactive last year and was underwhelmed by the health and fitness-related sessions. Granted, it’s a tech conference, but there were a few health/fitness themes. (For one, they had yoga classes in the mornings!) Anyway, of the few sessions that discussed health and fitness, none were too tech-intensive.

This year I said “NO MORE!”

I joined forces with media and technology executive, David Eckoff, and together we submitted a proposal! Here was a tech-guy (whom I had met on Twitter, btw) who was also interested in fitness! Perfect. After a few gmails back-and-forth, cross-continental skype sessions, and several google doc revisions - we finally came up with the following idea:

Reduce MySpace Between Waist & Thighs So Wiki Live Longer

Let’s face it, most of us in the Web 2.0 community lead a non-stop lifestyle, with jobs that keep us plugged in 24/7, online, time-starved and sedentary. And that could be killing us. Literally.

When Internet famous blogger Om Malik suffered a heart attack December 28, it was a wake up call that he needed to change his non-stop unhealthy lifestyle. “Living a healthier life isn’t just one of my New Year’s resolutions,” Malik wrote. “It’s doctor’s orders.” We know we should be taking better care of ourselves. We might even know a few things we could be doing. But how to get started? And how to keep it going with all the demands on our time? In this highly participatory session, discover how Web 2.0 platforms and technologies can help us achieve our health and fitness goals!

There are over 1200 sessions submitted to SXSW interactive this year. And popular vote definitely has some pull. We would love to have the opportunity to showcase innovative ways people are moving towards healthy behaviors by doing simple things online… can you say ‘Twittercise’? (No joke, this exists.)

Please click on the link above.
Create your SXSW account (it takes a few seconds).
Your VOTE is appreciated!