Using your cellphone to lose weight
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22 Oct Using your cellphone to lose weight

Posted at 11:20h in Biokinetics, Health and Wellness, Work-outs by
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Applications that keep you on track

We live in the technological age. The 21st Century lifestyle is one like no other. Most of us are running around like chickens without heads trying to find balance between work and play. Whilst running around, however, we all seem to have our cellphone in hand.

One of the challenges with a lot of diets and exercise programs is that one is required to track what one eats and does on a daily basis. What we find is that by the end of the day that mint that you had just after lunch is quickly forgotten. The result? Eating extra calories and wondering why we are not losing weight.

With the advancement of science, so too has the advancement of nutritional and exercise applications (apps) come about. One of the great thing about these apps is that you can track your activity and eating habits as and when you do them (your phone will always be close by). Because we always want to track what is being done on a daily basis, I find these apps very helpful…especially when you have a goal! Here a few that I like:

  1. Calorie Counter – My Fitness Pal 

This is a great app that is a one stop shop. You can track set your goal weight and it calculates how many calories you should be eating. You are then able to track what you eat and it calculates the calories for you. It has great functions such as measuring your water intake and the exercise that you do for the day. It also adds the exercise calories that you burnt into the day. A must!

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2. Strava – Running and Cycling

This tracks your runs and rides with GPS. It is great so long as you are willing to take your phone with you. It allows you to challenge your friends and create routes, set personal records and follow your friends or those you wish to beat.

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3. 7 Minute Workout

This app gives guidelines for each 7 minute workout. In the fast-paced society we live in today, who wouldn’t want a 7 minute work out? Besides, it is based on the principals of HIIT (high intensity interval training), of which the benefits are huge. Definitely give this one a try.

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Live long and prosper,

Jo

Disclaimer: Please consult with your GP, physical therapist/biokineticist, or physiotherapist if you have any pre-existing condition/s that may be worsened with exercise.