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Why "The New Walk?"

Some people ask what Jyze does. Well, the problem Jyze solves is this: You can’t walk only and burn very many calories—especially over short distances (which means you can’t couldn’t previously count on walking for a quick workout). We’re optimized as human beings to be able to walk for a very long time. In addition, walking doesn’t even really engage your heart: you might raise your heart rate into the lower aerobic zone (where fat gets attacked) but not likely above 100 beats per minute (which is still below the lowest target of about 117 beats per minute for a 40 year old female to be considered an aerobic workout). Until now, you’d have to do a lot more to get your heart rate up. Essentially, you’re only getting warmed up, having a nice time, and probably coming home relaxed. That’s a good thing but not a workout.

If you want to lose weight, tone muscles, and strengthen your heart, you’ve basically got a few choices. For instance,

1)     Jogging or running. According to one exercise physiologist, you’ll burn 3 times more calories when you take your pace up from 3 MPH (a typical brisk walking pace) to 6 MPH (a typical jogging pace). But jogging can take it’s toll on the knees and be very uncomfortable if you’re overweight, large-chested, or easily bored (to point out a few barriers).

2)     Swimming. You’ll engage your whole body in swimming, but what if you’re like me, a bit hydrophobic and someone who swallows way too much air when I gasp for each breath. I get to the end of each lane and burp my way back to normalcy! Plus, it’s hard to find a swimming pool and takes a lot of effort to get there, get cold, get dry, and get home. Swimming is definitely not for everyone.

3)     Bicycling. This may be the perfect heart rate workout but not much by way of toning. You’ll invest a bit in equipment and want to find a safe place to ride. North of the 40^th latitude, cycling can be a 6-9 month option “nice weather” at best.

4)     Cross-country skiing. Probably the perfect total body workout (now available on elliptical gliders). If you can wait for winter, have the equipment, are willing to brave avalanches…need I say more?

5)     Rowing or sculling. You’ll need a river or lake. Got a boat? I give up.

6)     Using Jyze. See below.

Introducing the Jyze + You—The New Walking Workout

So, why walk with Jyze? For two reasons: 1) We’re all pretty good at walking after the age of 2. It comes, well, sort of naturally to our kind. 2) Jyze gives you something to do with your hands that is fun, easy, and has a point. Jyze users have found that they can increase their heart rates over other types of workouts, burn more calories when adding Jyze to an existing workout (like a walk), and lots more. See Jyze in action at www.jyzefit.com.