But monitoring weight is not the ideal way to monitor the heart.
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SonicBoom uses a combination of high-tech and peer pressure: members can monitor vital signs with tiny devices attached to their shoes and join groups such as Weight Warriors.
"I will now incorporate weight lifting using 2 to 3 pound weights, and slowly increase it, and teach them how to monitor themselves to be sure they are not increasing swelling, " she said.