The Fifty Peaks Challenge: Melissa Arnot and Microsoft Band
In the summer of 2016, Melissa Arnot will attempt to climb to the summit of each US state’s highpoint – known as the 50 highpoints – in 50 days. Melissa is a professional mountain guide, high-altitude...
View ArticleGet Those Abs: May 6 Friday Workout
Hello Team! This week is a great week to focus on the core because it is the first week of May (hey, it is as good a reason as any). This 15-minute circuit of smiles consists of both core exercises and...
View ArticleSuperstitious or Skeptical: May 13 Friday Workout
We commemorate Friday the 13th with workouts that will take you through 13 rounds. As usual, you have two levels of workouts to choose from. The four movements included in today’s circuit require only...
View ArticleIntroducing the new Explore Tile
We’ve heard from many of you that you want to track hiking, walking, and more on Microsoft Band 2. In the next few days, you can. The new Explore Tile uses built-in GPS to keep track of your route on...
View ArticleMake the most of social challenges and leaderboards
Calling all competitors! In this video, Josh and Clark from the Microsoft Health team show you how to make the most of the new Social Challenges and Leaderboards with Microsoft Band. Challenge your...
View ArticleTabata City: May 20 Friday Workout
Hello Friday-workout-followers! Tabata-style workouts are among my favorites. They are simple, but do not let that fool you. They are not easy. Sometimes I put together these circuits in order to crush...
View ArticleSunny Day Circuits: May 27 Friday Workout
Is the sunshine calling you? This workout combines a short distance run and simple bodyweight movements that can be performed anywhere the sun takes you! It’s best to perform this somewhere that has...
View ArticleIntroducing Real-time Heart Rate Zone Notifications
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is gaining in popularity as an efficient way to get in shape and lose weight. Monitoring your heart rate is the key to getting in the right zone During a HIIT...
View ArticleFind new ways to be productive with Cortana
Cortana, your personal assistant, can help you get things done in more ways, and on more devices, than ever before. Cortana helps you with tasks like sending emails, scheduling events, and searching...
View ArticleThe Science Behind Moderate and Max Heart Rate Zones
Have you ever wondered whether you should target a particular heart rate zone while working out? Have you ever wondered if you were pushing yourself to the right heart rate zone? Have you wondered why...
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