9 iPhone Accessories/Apps You’ll Need to Get Fit This Summer
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Brace yourself; summer is coming. And you need to be ready to look and feel good while you're out and about on these hot summer days.
Getting fit can be a hard task, especially if you aren't used to it. Fortunately, we have technology on our side. There are many accessories and apps you can use to lose weight, get in shape, or just feel better about yourself.
If you're ready to surprise your friends and family this summer, here are some apps and accessories you can use to get fit. Read on to see how you can use them with your iPhone and improve your chances of achieving your goals.
Noom: Healthy Weight Loss
Noom is an iPhone app that'll help you change your lifestyle by tackling the psychology behind it.
With Noom, you can do things like keeping track of your steps and workouts. You can also see the active calories you've burned throughout the day to help you reach your goals. But that's not all.
Noom also tries to use psychology to help you lose weight mindfully. If you don't make your mind want to lose weight and keep that weight off, you're more likely going to gain those extra pounds again.
Noom will help you understand the choices you make with psychology and help you improve your eating habits with courses and personalized programs. Get started.
Fasta: Intermittent Fasting
Fasting is not something everyone has tried, but it might just be what you need to help you lose a bit of weight or control your eating habits.
And that's where Fasta comes in. This app won't stop you from eating what you want or control every calorie you consume, but it'll help you keep track of your fasting. You can stop consuming anything for at least 12 hours to make the most out of this app.
There are several different programs you can try, but if you're a beginner, you should go for the smaller fasting periods, so you won't feel ill when you're just starting out. Once you get the hang of it, you can start trying more advanced programs while keeping track of your fasting, your weight, and how you've felt throughout your journey.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
If you do want to keep track of your calorie intake and want to make sure you're eating the right foods at the right time, MyFitnessPal will help you out.
MyFitnessPal is a simple but complete calorie counter that can help you keep track of the food you eat. There is a lot of food you can quickly log into the app, and it'll already know how many calories, carbs, or nutrients your food has.
Not only that, but you can also scan barcodes, and the app will know which food you're eating.
What's great about MyFitnessPal is that it also offers recipes to make delicious and nutritious food and workout routines made by experts.
Apple Fitness+
If you're an iPhone user, the best way to get fit for the summer is with Apple Fitness+. This platform will give you many different types of workouts that you can do no matter what your skill level is.
You can do hard High Intensitive Interval Training or go slow with some meditation and mindful cooldowns. There's something for everyone, and you won't regret subscribing to this service.
SleepScore: Go Beyond Tracking
Working out and eating healthy isn't enough; you also need to be mindful of your sleeping habits. Fortunately, you can use an app like SleepScore to help you out.
SleepScore is a powerful sleep-tracking app that will give you detailed information about your sleeping cycles. You'll get a better understanding of how you sleep and the sleep quality you have.
On top of that, SleeScore will also help you sleep better. You can measure the bedroom lights, sound levels, and temperature to make sure you're sleeping in the best place possible. And, if you have trouble sleeping, you can use relaxing sounds to help you out.
And if you're someone who finds it hard to stick with a routine, you can use the app's sleep coach. This way, you'll have a guide to help you in the process.
Renpho Smart Jump Rope
Using apps is one thing, but you also need the right equipment if you want to get in shape. Fortunately, we have smart accessories like the Renpho Smart Jump Rope.
This gadget will work as any jump rope. You can adjust it to your height, so it's easier to make your jumps. And it's the right size so you can take it with you at all times.
But that's not all. It's also a smart jump rope that will connect with your iPhone or Android device and give you the data you need to rock your workouts. You'll be able to see the fat you've burned, set weekly goals, and record all your information in the cloud.
What's more, if you're the competitive type, it also comes with a leaderboard to make sure you're beating the competition.
Qardio Base X
In order to know if you're making real progress, you need to keep track of the fat you lose and the muscle you gain. Fortunately, you can do that at home with the help of the Qardio Base X.
This smart scale helps you measure your weight and also calculates your body mass index or BMI for short. Additionally, it'll help you track the other changes your body goes through during your fitness journey. That means you'll get accurate data about your muscle, body fat, the water in your body, and more.
What's more, you can easily connect this scale with the Health app on your iPhone to have all your important information in one place.
And since the Qardio Base X recognizes up to 8 different people, you and your whole family or friends can join you in your fitness journey this summer.
HidrateSpark Pro Smart Water Bottle
If you want to get in shape, you'll need to hydrate yourself the right way. Yes, it can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone, and the HidrateSpark Pro smart water bottle can help you out.
As a regular water bottle, this gadget is amazing. Your water will be cold for 24 hours, works with ice, and comes with a leak-proof lid.
Additionally, it comes with a sensor that tracks your water intake, and that data goes straight to your iPhone with the help of the HidrateSpark app. The app will also help you set goals and compete with your friends to see who drinks the most water.
What's more, it also has LED lights at the bottom, which not only make it look cool but also turn on to remind you you need to drink water, which is perfect if you don't remember to do it on your own.
Fitbit Charge 5
If you want to track your workouts accurately, you'd be better off using a fitness tracker. If you have an Apple Watch, that'll be more than enough, but if you want something a bit smaller and more affordable, the Fitbit Charge 5 is perfect for the job.
What's great about the Fitbit is how accurate it is to track your daily routines. You can see in real-time the distance and pace when you go out for a job, and you can get a daily score to optimize your workout routines during the day.
On top of tracking workouts, your stress levels, and even your heart rate, you can also track the oxygen levels in your blood. You can even use the Fitbit Charge 5 to track your sleep too. You'll get recommendations for better sleep to improve your day before you get out of bed.
