Reaching your fitness goals can, of course, be achieved without any supplements, gadgets, or apps. However, these things are being brought out all the time and can have a positive effect on your health and wellbeing when used correctly. Below, you’ll find an example of just a few gadgets that you can use to help you reach your fitness goals:
A Smart Scale
There are smart scales out there that can tell you so much more than how much you weigh. This scale sends harmless electrical impulses through your feet and can track things like body fat, water percentage, bone density, and even your resting heart rate. This gives you a better overall idea of how fit you are and how you can improve.
A Fitness Tracker
Fitness trackers are extremely advanced these days. They will track your steps, burned calories, sleep, and even help you to relax with breathing reminders. Some can even be worn while swimming, so you never have to worry about taking it off and you can track every aspect of your fitness journey.
Food Tracking Apps
There are numerous food tracking apps out there, and they can be great for giving you a better look at how balanced your current diet is. Rather than just looking at calories, you can look at protein, carbs, and fats to ensure you’re getting enough of everything. Just make sure you use a trusted macro calculator to work out what you should aim for – don’t go for the numbers the app suggests, as they may be too low. The infographic below will tell you why fad diets and low-calorie diets are not a good idea!
credit to University of Southern California