Using technology to get fit

You don’t absolutely need a fancy gadget to help you get fit, but technology can make it more fun and help motivate you. The American Council on Exercise mentions these examples: Heart-rate monitors that sync with other devices and upload your stats to an app or website. A smartphone app that acts as an online […]

You don’t absolutely need a fancy gadget to help you get fit, but technology can make it more fun and help motivate you.
The American Council on Exercise mentions these examples:
Heart-rate monitors that sync with other devices and upload your stats to an app or website.
A smartphone app that acts as an online coach to offer feedback and suggestions during your workout.
Apps that monitor exercise duration and distance, calories burned, workouts and more.
Video games that encourage activity and help you have fun as you get moving.
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