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At this point the benefits of standing over sitting are well documented. Still, the overwhelming majority of us continue to sit at our desks doing our best Quasimodo impression. And that’s not surprising since meaningful life changes rarely come easy.

The new Bekant desk from Ikea should make transitioning to a standing desk more realistic.  It is able to grow from standard sitting height to a towering standing desk with just the press of a button…
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Amazon is offering the Jawbone UP fitness tracker for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $30 below retail, and the best deal we have ever seen for a new UP by $5. More colors/sizes available from Best Buy. Received an overall rating of 3 stars from over 1,700 reviewers. Compatible with iOS and Android mobile operating systems.

The UP wristband plugs into your phone via the Simple Sync connector to help you learn how you sleep, move and eat. UP provides unique insights to help you live each day better than the last.

If you want to go completely wireless you’ll need to step-up into a Jawbone UP24 or Fitbit Flex/Force. If you do end up buying a Fitbit be sure to grab it from Best Buy because you can save an additional $30 when purchased with an Aria WiFi scale. Or if you just want the scale pick it up from Amazon at 10% off.

Put your savings towards some discounted Health & Wellness books.

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Update: Black is now SOLD OUT, but Burgundy is available for $79.60.

Time to revive those lost New Year’s fitness resolutions! Amazon has the Fitbit One wireless activity plus sleep tracker for $77 with free shipping. At $23 below retail, today’s deal matches the lowest price ever for this fitness band. The Fitbit One delivers invaluable health stats to your computer, tablet or smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. Available data includes steps, distance, calories burned, stairs climbed, and sleep quality. Fitbit One helps you stay motivated by setting goals, tracking progress and even awarding badges for completed goals. This temporary price drop is only available for the black model.

In addition to being the #1 selling pedometer on Amazon, nearly 3,000 reviewers rate it an outstanding 4.5 stars.


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Here’s your new everyday knife. Amazon has the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series: Compact Scout, Drop Point Knife for just $8 with free shipping for Prime members (free trial).  That’s a total savings of $13 off the retail price and the lowest ever offered by Amazon.  The Gerber 31-000760 is thin and lightweight, with a locking blade to ensure safety when the knife isn’t being used. Further features include a half-serrated, high-carbon stainless steel blade holds edge and is ideal for cutting rope.

Nearly 100 Amazon reviewers rate this knife a solid 4.5 stars.

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Amazon is offering the Nike+ SportWatch with TomTom GPS at its lowest price ever, just $137.50 with free shipping.  That is a total savings of $32.50 off retail and $12.50 below the next lowest price found over at Best Buy.

Perfect for avid runners, the SportWatch is powered by TomTom GPS to provide accurate speed and distance information, which Nike claims to work inside or out even if the signal gets interrupted (Nike+ sensor required).  SportWatch can even keep you motivated by setting new goals and extending virtual trophies for your successes. The Personal Coach feature “reminds you to run, stores your Nike+ run history, and remembers your PRs. Set up the type of program you want based on your experience level, event distance and how frequently you are able to run each week.” With the addition of a Polar Wear Link Nike+ Transmitter you can even track your heart rate.

The SportWatch makes running social. Runners can join challenges, connect with friends, share results on social media networks all from Nikeplus.com.

Over 600 unique Amazon reviewers rate the Nike SportWatch an impressive 3.5 stars.
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You never know when you’re going to need a knife, screwdriver or bottle opener, that’s where the Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Multi-Tool comes in. This compact tool features 10 unique stainless steel, weather resistant components and is small enough to fit on a keychain. As a bonus you’ll also receive the Bear Grylls’ informative Priorities of Survival pocket guide, “designed to help keep you alive until you can be rescued or rescue yourself.” For a limited time, you can grab this multi-tool for only $10 from Amazon, which is $5 lower than the average selling price and $12 less than the MSRP.

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eBay Daily Deals is offering the Bowflex iConnect Fit Wireless Heart Rate Monitor Kit for iPhone & iPad for only $34.99 with free shipping.

Ready to take your workout to the next level? When you run, bike, walk or exercise, it is important to know you heart rate. Keeping your heart rate elevated increases the effectiveness of the cardio activity. If you have been having difficulty monitoring your heart rate, Bowflex has created the perfect solution for you.

• Continuously displays heart rate on your smartphone while allowing you to connect to other applications
• Includes comfortable chest belt compatible with most treadmills and other exercise equipment
• Listen to music by plugging your headphones into the Bowflex FitPack Connect
• Replaceable battery
• Fits any 3.5mm headphone jack Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 1, 2 & 3 and Android Tablets & Smartphones.
• Designed to pick up heart rate signal up to 0.8 meters away

1SaleaDay is offering the Bowflex iConnect Fit Wireless Heart Rate Monitor Kit for the iPhone & iPad for only $29.99.  Deal is only good for today.

Ready to take your workout to the next level? When you run, bike, walk or exercise, it is important to know you heart rate. Keeping your heart rate elevated increases the effectiveness of the cardio activity. If you have been having difficulty monitoring your heart rate, Bowflex has created the perfect solution for you.

Features Include:

• Continuously displays heart rate on your smartphone while allowing you to connect to other applications
• Includes comfortable chest belt compatible with most treadmills and other exercise equipment
• Listen to music by plugging your headphones into the Bowflex FitPack Connect
• Replaceable battery
• Fits any 3.5mm headphone jack Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 1, 2 & 3 and Android Tablets & Smartphones.
• Designed to pick up heart rate signal up to 0.8 meters away

Walmart offers the Spalding iHoop 54″ Glass Basketball Backboard and Speaker System, model no. IP556, for $448. Shipping adds $49.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $103 under our March mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax are added where applicable. It features a 54″ backboard, steel board frame, and a 120-volt 2.1-channel speaker system including two 3″ full-range speakers, a 5″ subwoofer, iPod dock, and more.