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The research “The Health Brazilians Want”, carried out by PoderData Institute, brought very worrying information: only 10% of Brazilians said they were in “good” or “excellent” health. 43% said they were in “bad” or “terrible” health: an unfit result.
It doesn't matter if you're young or older: are you doing any type of physical activity? Or do you need a dose of motivation to train? Whatever your answer, these 6 fitness apps can help you create a healthier lifestyle.
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Exercising is one of the most important routines, as it strengthens immunity, improves cardiovascular health and, of course, boosts your self-esteem! Everyone wants to feel better when they look in the mirror, right?
Take advantage of tips from fitness apps, put on your sneakers, put on comfortable clothes and start burning some calories!
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Before starting…
It is important to respect certain steps, such as:
- Get a medical evaluation: Before starting any exercise program, it is important to have a check-up with your doctor;
- Set goals: Want to lose weight? Tone your muscles? Improve cardiorespiratory endurance? Think about your goals: they are essential for you to achieve the perfect program!
- Choose something you like: There's no point in forcing yourself to do something you hate. Try different modalities, discover your favorite, dedicate yourself and monitor the results closely!
- Start calmly: If you overexert yourself during training, you may experience severe muscle pain, shortness of breath or even suffer injuries. Take your time;
- Warm up: Many people like to go straight to training and “forget” to warm up. Remember: warming up is essential to avoid injuries and prepare your muscles for what's to come;
- Respect your limits: Have you started to feel bad? Stop and continue later. If discomfort persists, see a doctor.
The 6 best fitness apps
1 - Runkeeper
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ASICS, one of the most famous fitness clothing and footwear brands in the world, is the developer of one of the best fitness apps on the market. If you want to walk, run or bike and measure your distance and performance, Runkeeper might be what you're looking for.
In addition to the total covered, the app also reports the estimated calorie burn throughout the workout. It's not a precise indication, obviously, but it serves as a basis for designing your diet correctly and responsibly.
Voice features can be used to announce your goals and personal bests, as well as keep you motivated during your workout.
two - Nike Training Club (NTC)
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The sports product brand that needs no comments also has an excellent app to help you achieve your goals objectively.
Users can request the creation of training schedules for any type of sport. There are several free options such as strength, cardio, yoga and mobility. Regardless of your fitness level: this fitness app personalizes each plan according to your personal information, such as weight and height.
Don't know what to eat before or after training? NTC provides nutrition and well-being tips for everyone.
Furthermore, the application has a large number of achievements so that you can improve yourself every day!
3 – MyFitnessPal
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This great fitness app helps you monitor your calorie expenditure and diet so that your workouts have maximum performance. No wonder the software’s slogan is “Good health starts with what you eat”.
Set health goals according to your needs and availability throughout the day through MyFitnessPal. There are more than 14 million foods registered in its database!
Keep track of your records in a simplified way and be part of the online community to stay motivated and achieve your goals!
4 – Strava
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This is a fitness app focused on running, cycling and hiking. It’s a kind of “social network” for lovers of these sports: you can interact with other people who are passionate about the same activities you love and even schedule group training!
Thanks to its interactive features, Strava has become increasingly popular – especially among cyclists. You can compare your performance with that of other friends, set goals and objectives collectively, etc.
Strava collects all the information necessary to evaluate athletes' performance: distance covered, pace, speed, route, heart rate, estimated caloric expenditure, etc.
5 – FitOn
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The focus of this fitness app is calisthenics: physical training that can be done with no or very little equipment. People who have a busy life can take advantage of this modality to get out of inertia and train without leaving home!
One of the highlights of this app is that it broadcasts classes taught by international celebrities, such as Halle Berry, Gab Union, Jeanette Jenkins and Kenta Seki.
In addition to videos, audios and animations, FitOn also monitors your progress along your journey towards a healthier life.
6 – Down Dog
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Down Dog is a complete app with an interesting difference: watch video classes with all the instructions needed to execute each movement perfectly.
All instructions are recorded and are divided as follows: Beginner 1 and 2, Intermediate 1 and 2, and Advanced. Practice yoga, HIIT, meditation, barre and prenatal yoga with lots of interactivity!
These types of activities not only improve physical fitness, they also strengthen concentration and reduce everyday stress.
Conclusion
Leaving laziness aside is quite complicated at first, but it is quite rewarding in the medium and long term: both the body and the mind begin to function better.
Don't like lifting weights at the gym? Try calisthenics activities: do them anywhere, anytime! The important thing is to never stand still.
It is important to mention that all the fitness apps mentioned, despite being free, have paid versions that provide additional features.
Leave your opinions on the apps above in the comments! Have you used any of them?
