Top 5 Fitness Based Apps on iPhone

Posted by kevin under Uncategorized on Wednesday Oct 12, 2011

With the launch of iPhone, there are many apps that are suitable for people on the go especially when it comes to fitness.

For those who are only seeking to gain muscle mass or are into bodybuilding, the advice is to go for specialized muscle building programs and workout trackers. You can get one such free with somanabolic muscle maximizer by kyle leon. This program is meant for people who are only interested in gaining muscle and losing fat the fastest way.

Here are the top 5 fitness based apps on iPhone that will be your friend throughout your commitment to lose weight.

1. Wellness Tip for the Day (Free). This app gives you wellness tips from Cleveland Clinic physicians. The tips provided are easy-to-follow which will surely help you lead a healthier lifestyle. Being fit does not mean constantly watching what you eat but it also involves a sound mind.  There are many different tips on food and exercise that you can follow as well as share to your friends. This app will surely serve you well.

2. Couch to 5k ($2.99). If you are just a beginner, you won’t have a problem with this app. This app provides simple work-outs that has a duration of 20-30 minutes each. When you have this app to guide you, you will be able to run a long 5 km within 9 weeks time, without stopping to catch your breath.

3. Yoga Stretch ($0.99). You can now have the app that will let you workout without the need for vigorous exercise. Relax both your mind and body with Yoga Stretch that will provide you with different traditional yoga poses for you to work on. This app also includes meditative background songs or you may even play your own song from your iTunes. Take your personal yoga teacher with you wherever you go on this Yoga mobile app and practice improving your strength, balance, flexibility and posture.

4. MyFitness Pal (Free). Calculate your calories so you can control the amount you eat. This app will be the best calorie counter for you anywhere you go. With over a million foods on its database, you can be sure to watch out which of your meals contribute to your extra pounds. Use this app and shed off those extra pounds.

5. Lose It! (Free). Lose weight successfully as you record all the meals you have taken in. You can very well keep track of the nutrients that come with your meals. You may also setup recipes for a healthier meal. This can be a sure way for you to lose weight easily.

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Three Must-Have Apps for Calorie Conscious People

Posted by kevin under Uncategorized on Sunday Sep 4, 2011


If you are desperately in need of weight reduction then finding the right tracker software can definitely help you especially when you need to monitor how much calories you have taken in and how much you have burned through exercise.

There are a lot of workout trackers available in market. Some of the online bodybuilding programs also come with workout tracker e.g. Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer.

Here are three must-have iPhone apps to keep track of your calories.

1.       Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal is definitely the app that will help you monitor your calories. With the app’s wide food database, you can keep track of calories from any food. Many people have used this iPhone app and many of them successfully lost their weight too. If you belong to the calorie conscious population, then this app will be your best friend.

 

2.       Plan your daily meal to control the calorie intake with Diet & Food Tracker. This app is another must-have if you are watchful of your calorie intake. It has 1 million foods included in its database. It not only serves as a calorie counter but it also works as a workout tracker. Now, you can monitor how extensive your workout is and from that, you can calculate how much of the calories were burned. It also provides a weigh-in page that records your weight and with this, you can see your progress. This app is offered for free.

 

3.       If and when you can’t deny your love for fast food, then Fast Food Calorie Counter will be best for you. Some people couldn’t just resist eating at fast food restaurants and enjoying their favorite everyday meal. But we all know fast food contains calories that will scare you off. With this iPhone app, you don’t have to worry about gaining those extra pounds as you can simply try to monitor the calories from your favorite fast food meal. It features over 9,000 food list from the top fast food chains. You will have the information on the total calorie content, as well as the fat, fiber, carbohydrates, and protein content of your favorite meal. With this application, you will not have to feel guilty eating your favorite burger and fries meal.

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