We are constantly bombarded by weight management programs and strategies. We are told and know that excess weight is a health risk. There are countless programs and plans that claim to be the most effective to help us manage our weight and improve our health. Which to choose? What is the right choice?

Based on the research associated with a weight management program that is effective and long term, there are three factors that need to be addressed; 1) an exercise plan that incorporates cardiovascular and resistance training to increase caloric expenditure and increase or maintain muscle mass; 2) a Lifestyle/dietary approach that emphasizes balanced nutrition and decrease calorie consumption; and 3) a behavior-modification tactic to support the implementation of the exercises and dietary changes.

SenseWear® Body Monitoring System™ is about solutions that address the three necessary parameters to lose weight and gain control of your health. SenseWear® is able to give you a comprehensive view of daily total energy expenditure; both moderate and vigorous activity, calories consumed by logging food, and sleep duration. Sensewear® is about simplicity. Using a SenseWear® armband or Body Monitoring System™, the software is able to record the parameters and help monitor the data, allowing you and a healthcare professional to review the information and make the appropriate decisions in weight management.

SenseWear® is a convenient and comprehensive way to adopt new behavior to manage your health.


- Donna Schneider, BS, CPT, CEAS, CES