To Jog Your Memory…
In my last blog post, we talked about the Exercise Internet’s Do’s and Dont’s, but now it’s time to talk about internet safety. Like I’ve said before, the Internet is a great place, filled with information. But it can also be a very dangerous place if you’re not careful, especially with your own information.
‘RUN’ AWAY
In terms of exercise, there are thousands of apps and programs out there that you can find. Be cautious, however, when these apps and programs are asking for personal information, such as your name, your birthdate, your height, your weight, etc. All of these things may seem like general information that needs to be collected, and sometimes that could be just the case to help you get moving! But sometimes websites could be selling your information to bigger companies for data collection or for whatever other reason. So just be careful about what you share on the Internet, and trust your gut. If it doesn’t feel right, just don’t share it.
If you want more information about how big corporations can use your information watch these TedTalks by Jennifer Golbeck and Juan Enriquez.
You also want to be careful about other types of personal information, such as your phone number and mailing addresses. While some sites may say that these things are necessary for privacy purposes, sharing this information could possibly increase your vulnerability. Make sure that the site you are using is one that you can trust!
‘RUN’ TOWARDS
On a more positive note, if you want to find different ways to get moving, you can start by simply typing in a Google search. By typing in words as simple as “exercise” or phrases like “how to exercise,” you’re already one step closer to incorporating this important aspect into your daily life. Many websites use cookies, which are basically just used to track your preferences. The more you look something up, the more you’ll see it pop up when you’re browsing the World Wide Web. Just remember my tips and tricks for choosing sites that are reliable, and remember not to share any type of information you’re not comfortable with sharing.
Exercising Ethics: Blog and Social Media Disclosure
The purpose of my blog and social media is to campaign for increased incorporation of exercise in our daily lives. This blog and the social media is not used for profit in any way. I did not conduct any groundbreaking research, and any information put on this blog that are not my own ideas are referenced by using the links provided. With all that in mind, I do hope to reach a wide audience and educate about the importance of exercise!
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In addition to this blog, you can also find my campaign on…
Twitter: @move2live
If you want to read more about why you should move, click here to read my first blog post!
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