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Tech Fit for Fall

Fall is an ideal season to focus on a healthier lifestyle. The weather is beautiful for walking outside, and farmers are harvesting fresh veggies and fruits across the globe. In today’s tech-driven world, there is also a bountiful list of apps and gadgets to motivate you to enjoy the season. From calorie-counting apps to wearable heart-monitoring devices, there are plenty of options to bring fitness to fruition.

Here are a few tips from the Eat Heal Travel team regarding wellness apps and fitness-tracking technologies to consider for boosting your health.

Physical Activity & Motivation
Physical activity can be one of the most challenging requirements for good health. Many of us don’t feel like we have the time or the equipment for a high-quality workout, which is why an increasing number of people are downloading apps and embracing streaming services for inspiration. Beachbody, a leader in the at-home fitness revolution, reports that more than 1 million people use its technology to reach health and fitness goals through personalized fitness programs, expert support, and nutrition resources. A 2017 press release from Beachbody states: “Fitness streaming services represent the latest shift in exercise as on-demand fitness services jumped to 7.7% of spending on workouts from 4.8%, allowing more people to complete their workouts at home, on the go, outside, or wherever they choose.”

Nutrition Apps & Tracking
Eating healthy and incorporating enjoyable activities into your daily life is a great start for overall wellbeing. There are countless apps available to help you monitor your food intake, whether that means trying to cut calories or increase nutrients. Food logging and tracking applications such as Calorie Counter by FatSecret or MyFitnessPal are popular apps. These trackers help ensure you do not consume more calories than you can burn off each day, which helps support weight loss goals. The apps may also help you achieve appropriate amounts of nutrients, such as monitoring potassium intake to improve heart health.

Next-Level Health Monitoring
Many apps require you to input data into a program, but there are now an array of body-monitoring options for fitness and wellness. Google Fit, Apple Health, and Samsung Health, for example, use body sensors via your smartphone along with registered profile information to connect you directly to their fitness and wellness platforms. Fitbit is also a popular body-monitoring device. The game-like feeling of tallying points or receiving motivational prompts throughout your day may encourage you to get out for a walk when you may have otherwise stayed on the couch. Notably, the benefits don’t stop at nutrition and activity. Sleep, mindfulness, blood pressure, and wellness data may be tracked and shared with family or physicians depending on the settings you choose.

As American obesity rates rise for adults and children, these technologies could be the answer to reversing the trend. Medical experts agree that the keys to vitality include staying active to maintain a healthy heart and increasing healthy eating options for optimum nutrition. Simply downloading an app or purchasing a fitness tracker could be the first step to a healthier outlook on life.

We hope these simple tips inspire you to enhance your health and increase your happiness! Be sure to let us know via Twitter or Facebook about your favorite apps and fitness trends.