FISHERS, IN, November 06, 2010 (Press-News.org) GeoPalz (www.geopalz.com), the first decorative pedometer for kids that allows them to log daily steps and earn prizes, just achieved the major milestone of 25,000 total miles (approximately 62.5 million steps). This is the distance around the globe, and the data was taken from registered users who log the steps taken with their GeoPalz Activity Trackers.
GeoPalz is a fun and decorative activity tracker that records a child's physical activity throughout the day. The easy-to-use pedometer sits on your child's belt or waistband, and comes in several kid-friendly designs in various character groups, such as "Sports," "Rock," "Fantasy," "Cutesy" and newly-released "SkelanimalsTM."
To motivate children to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, kids are encouraged to "walk to win" with GeoPalz. By entering their total steps each day, kids earn points, which can then be entered online to redeem a variety of prizes and awards.
"We created GeoPalz to give kids a fun way to get up and get active and we're thrilled to reach the 25,000 milestone so quickly," said Rich Schmelzer, CEO of GeoPalz, LLC. "This is a huge achievement and we can't wait for more - next stop, the moon!"
With 25,000 miles passed, and more steps logged each day, GeoPalz looks to reach 250,000 miles - the distance to the moon - within its first year. GeoPalz activity trackers are available in more than 250 retailers nationwide and also on the GeoPalz web site. To get involved and start stepping, find a store near you or purchase online at http://www.geopalz.com/store.
About GeoPalz
GeoPalz is a family-owned business founded in 2010 by Rich and Sheri Schmelzer and Alexandra O'Leary, the creators of Jibbitz (www.jibbitz.com) - the stylish accessories for CrocsTM . As parents, the creators of GeoPalz wanted their mission to align with Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative to combat childhood obesity by encouraging youth to lead active lifestyles. GeoPalz activity trackers feature unique, fun designs and a safe online community that motivates children by converting physical activity into "pedpointz," which can be redeemed for free, activity-based toys and awards at http://www.geopalz.com.
Globe Trotting: GeoPalz Activity Tracker Customers Have Circled the Globe
Enough steps have been logged from registered GeoPalz users to walk around the world
2010-11-06
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[Press-News.org] Globe Trotting: GeoPalz Activity Tracker Customers Have Circled the GlobeEnough steps have been logged from registered GeoPalz users to walk around the world