Shawn Johnson ‘Fitness for Life’ Act

Rather than making fat illegal, some new legislation in Iowa seeks to combat childhood obesity with the help of gadgets.

… Since 2004, the University of Northern Iowa and the Grundy Center (Iowa) School District have partnered together to improve physical education classes by emphasizing the use of technology. …

The Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act:

The Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act expands the concept … to more schools. The bill creates a new grant program to fund the expansion of masters’ degree programs in physical education at 10 colleges and universities. The masters’ programs must emphasize the use of technology in PE teaching and innovative teaching practices. …

details on Congressman Bruce Braley’s website

That’s the latest, greatest fitness gadget, the Jawbone Up:

… Up has a sturdy steel frame encased in a flexible hard rubber wristband. Built-in motion sensors can track the steps you’ve taken (at least while walking or running), distance traveled, pace, calories burned, and the hours you were in a deep or light state of slumber. You pay $100 for the band, which comes in multiple colors and small, medium and large. The band works in tandem with the free companion iOS app, which you must download from Apple’s iTunes Store. …

Unfortunately, reviews have been BAD, so far.

Still — I like what this Bill is doing. Good luck Shawn.