Anyone working towards increasing their health and wellness should always be on the look-out for new resources and tools that will aid them in reaching their goals. In our search for such tools, we were lucky enough to come across the BeFit toolbar, created by Jerry Higdon! This amazing feature is a great asset to your web browser, putting fitness and nutrition related tools at your fingertips at all times. Easy to install and use! Try it out today and tell us what you think! We love being a part of the BeFit toolbar and can’t thank Jerry enough. Now let’s hear from the man himself!

Jason – Good afternoon Jerry! Thanks so much for joining us today!

Jerry – Thank you for inviting me.

Jason – Before we jump into the BeFit toolbar, tell our readers a little about yourself!

Jerry -Well, I’m a former Personal Trainer (NASM & ACE) and found myself utilizing the computer more and more to educate and manage my clients.  Eventually I did what I think a lot of do and started a little website.  A cost free website!  My first attempt was MySpace (shudder), then I moved on to another ‘Free’ service and entered the Template phase.  Me being me, I took it upon myself to learn not only the basics but script writing, SQL, then PhP, as well as design and graphics.  It was a long process and more day and nights than I care to remember in front of a computer.  Thank God for the gym!

Jason – I know exactly what you mean. I now have a whole new appreciation for techies…….. I know you are involved in website design and such, but how did the whole BeFit Toolbar come to fruition?

Jerry -Most of my clients had been Personal Trainers and Coaches so I found myself creating and recreating the same tools and applications.  Eventually I thought to myself there’s got to be a better, easier way that might be less cost prohibitive. I wanted to be able to promote my client’s sites while also addressing some of the components that I think a Trainer should have included with their site but obviously can’t afford, like video instruction, goal tracking, dietary aids, etc.

Jason – Can you explain to our readers just what the toolbar is and the functions it provides?

Jerry – Well, the toolbar has come a long way!  First, like any addition to your browser, you have to have the search pane.  Naturally, I went with Google.  Then there is the BeFit Network which hosts the Websites and Fitness Portals that I believe contribute to the industry by providing news, access to a variety of content and views, unique services, and such.  Then there’s the Applications area which is constantly growing.  I not only wanted to provide easy access to Fitness Utilities, but common Internet tasks as well, like the Map and Directions Tool, an IP Address utility, email notification, etc.  Not to mention access to social sites like Twitter.

The BeFit Calculators comprise the next section… another long list of useful gadgets there!  Then there is the Shopping area– which I wasn’t planning on including at first.  After all, any search engine can lead you to one product or another.  It wasn’t until I was able to formulate a means of incorporating consistent savings that I moved forward with that aspect.  And not only as it applies to the Health and Fitness areas.  I’ve incorporated site specific searches through Buy.com and Overstock among others, with variable links like weekly sales, discounts, and coupons, and other incentives.  I, for one, appreciate the time it saves me finding what I need without having to click from one search result to another.

We also have the TV Feeds (that’s one of the most popular areas of the Toolbar actually) and the Internet Radio, Privacy Tools… I could go on you know!

Jason – I know, I know. Trust me, I haven’t been through every aspect of the toolbar yet and I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now. That’s the amazing part to me, the magnitude of it. Who was the toolbar built for? Can anyone use it?

Jerry – The Toolbar is made for the Fit conscious, but I really put a lot of effort into making it a universal device that can take the place of other browser tools and free up some window real estate.  Anyone can use it and I designed the installation and downloading process to be a breeze!

Jason – How long has the toolbar been out and where can our readers get it?

Jerry – It’s been out now for about a month and can be downloaded and installed at BeFit

Jason – Is the toolbar continuously updated feature?

Jerry -Yes!  The toolbar refreshes and updates automatically as new tools are brought in and new sites are promoted.

Jason – Great! Do you have plans for some things still to come? Anything really exciting you’ve got in the works to add?

Jerry – Right now I’m working on a new Toolbar component that will allow the BeFit Toolbar to be grouped with other Toolbars and accessed through a simple click-and-go design.  Imagine the Swiss Army Knife.  BeFit and Health is the theme, with a Social Network Toolbar just a click away, or a toolbar dedicated to Twitter or Facebook.  Another click and your Media Toolbar pops into play and you’re syncing your IPod while organizing your Netflix Playlist.

Jason – Wow! What about non-BeFit toolbar projects? Anything we should know about in the works?

Jerry – I was thinking of inventing some sort of device that I can hook up to my monitor that would tan my face.  But I’m not holding my breath on that.  I’ll have to stick with the creams for the time being I guess.

Jason – Now that’s pretty funny. Imagine the response that device would bring……women everywhere would love you! Well, you know I have the BeFit toolbar on my PCs so I will be following your every move and enjoying the benefits the toolbar offers. Hopefully, our readers will check it soon and see just how helpful it is to have these tools at your fingertips all the time.

Jerry -  Let’s hope so!  My suggestion box is only a click away… so any ideas… for the BeFit Toolbar… and not my hopelessly pale complexion… are welcomed!

Jason – Jerry thanks so much for taking some time out of your schedule to talk to us today. I am really impressed by the toolbar and what you have created. Do me a favor; keep me up to date on things so I can keep our readers enlightened!

Jerry – No problem… and remember the BeFit Logo has a drop down feature as well that allows you to customize your toolbar… It’s also where the Tell A Friend feature is located so spread the word… BeFit!

Jason – Make note of that readers…both Jerry and I would appreciate that sharing! Send us your feedback after you try out the toolbar, we’d both love the input!

Until next time……..

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