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Written By: Priyanka Ganwani | Published : December 23, 2014 5:04 PM IST
It's absolutely okay to let technology take over you, especially if and when you can improve your health with it. Be it on your android phone or iphone, there are fitness and health apps to serve all your preferences and workout types. More than anything, it's a great way to get you started and ensures you are on track with your daily regime.
From keeping a tab on your running or jogging route to counting the number of calories you have burnt, fitness apps do this and much more. Importantly, they make a usual running or walking routine so much more fun so you can look forward to it. Just like the 'zombies, run!' app, where in they have a game set up of zombies behind you and you have to run as fast as you can to save yourself from the zombies and you get your share of rewards too. Hence, apps are beneficial in tracking your progress or bringing to notice in case you've dropped down. Moreover, to start with, it helps you set a realistic goal. The '5 K' app helps in doing this. Apps also challenge you for your betterment. The '7 minute challenge workout challenge' is one such app that puts up a 'quick workout challenge' especially if you are short on time. Also, beyond simple workouts there are apps for bodybuilding, weight training across both the levels - basic and advanced. These apps are convenient to use and provide you with all the explanation in the form of instructions, videos and pictures. These apps help you be on-the go, for instance, it gives you easy access to yoga sessions or gives you different ways and ideas on stretching for better flexibility. Apps like 'yoga studio' serve as a potable yoga class that you can be walking around with. It explains yoga positions well and helps you understand the need for it too. Here are some of the top fitness and health apps of 2014.
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