I hear plenty of people complain that
modern technology is keeping the population sedentary and is making them obese
as a result. As true as this is for many people, this does not have to be the
case! Smart phones are one area of technology that is very conducive to
fitness. With a couple of quality apps, your phone can be nothing less than a
personal trainer in your pocket. Here are a few apps I recommend looking into:
1. Get Running (Couch to 5k): This
app is designed for beginning runners and consists of a 9-week training program
to help you to go from zero fitness to running for 30 min without stopping. Get
Running keeps track of your achievement and can post your success on Twitter
and Facebook to allow friends to keep up with your progress.
2. Calorie Counter and Diet
Tracker: This app by MyFitnessPal allows you to scan barcodes for nutritional
facts, log your meals, and keep track of what you put in your body. The worst
thing about dieting is the time and energy that goes into it, but this app
makes it simple so that you can just live your life and be healthy.
3. Garmin Fit: This app is
definitely one of the best all around. Besides keeping up with your heart-rate,
distances, route traveled, and calories burned, Garmin Fit can even help you
select a work out playlist and let you analyze your exercise improvement
trends. All of your data can be stored on the Garmin Connect website for
review. This is a great tool for monitoring progress and keeping you engaged as
you train.
4. All-In Fitness: This app
contains over 700 exercises featured in 1,000 HD-quality videos, 100 full
workouts, and advice from real trainers and coaches to help set you off on the
right track. Essentially anything you could need to know about getting fit,
straight from your iPhone!
5. Motion Traxx Radio: Have you
ever stressed over finding the perfect playlist for your workout? Chances are
that even if you haven’t you understand the importance of good music in getting
your body going and keeping your mind occupied. This app by Deekron the Fitness
DJ allows you to select a playlist that stream directly to your phone and is
adjusted to the pace of your workout. Whether running, walking, yoga-ing, or
pumping iron, this app has a playlist for you!
6. Strava: This app allows you post
your new times on distances and trails that you and your friends are familiar
with. The goal is that the social network of competitors will help motivate you
to continue getting better as you best your friends’ times and they best yours.
The app also includes various metrics that determine your elevation, pulse,
distance, and power.
7. TrainingPeaks: This app is a
sort of training log that allows you to schedule workouts and meals. You input
the data from your recent workouts and the VirtualCoach feature offers tips on
how to improve. With data upload from dozens of devices possible, and the
annual regimens to keep you busy, this app can help you do some serious damage
in the gym.
I hope that this page is helpful for you,
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