5 Pieces Of Tech To Achieve Your Health And Fitness Goals

By Olivia Rahim | October 5, 2020

There has never been a better time to take control of your health and fitness. People now have access to a greater range of knowledge, equipment, and technology than at any other time. And we can use this to our advantage and kick those bad habits.

Apple Watch 

Price: From $399

Apple recently announced the release of it’s the latest generation Apple Watch. The advanced fitness features on it make it more like a doctor than a watch. Not only can it help you reach your exercise and movement goals, but it also tracks your sleep, pulse rate, and can run an ECG. 

If you’re looking to quit smoking, you can also use it alongside nicotine replacement or vape starter kits to kick the habit and monitor your blood oxygen levels. 

Alongside the Apple health app, it’s a great way to keep track of your overall fitness health and fitness.

Noom 

Price: From $25 per month (cheaper annual options)

Noom was created for a generation who doesn’t want to stick to restrictive diets or meal replacement plans. Instead, it uses a psychological approach instead of a restrictive regime. The goal is long term behavioral change. There are health and wellness coaches on hand to motivate you every step of the way. They are also a recommendation of everyone’s favorite YouTube doctor, Doctor Mike. 

Centr

Price: $20 per month (cheaper annual options)

This is the brainchild of Chris Hemsworth and his fitness team. Centr is an exercise and nutrition app designed to help you reach your fitness goals whether they are weight loss, muscle gain or just getting fitter. 

Unfortunately, Chris Hemsworth doesn’t appear that often. Instead, you’ll be treated to a daily workout from one of the fitness professionals on the app. It’s not just for those wanting a Thor-like physique either. The program includes yoga and pilates as well as weight loss training. There’s also a range of great recipes and for a holistic approach to fitness, there are also daily meditations and visualizations too. 

Smart scales

Price: From $40

You might think that a set of scales is the best way to measure your progress.  This isn’t the case. Your weight can fluctuate quite a bit depending on a number of factors. They also don’t take into account your body composition. So instead of just seeing a number, you can tell if your body fat or muscle mass has changed.  

Smart scales will also integrate with your smartphone so that you can track your progress. 

MyFitnessPal

Price: Free (paid version available) 

This app has been a favorite with millions of users for a while now. You can use it to track your food and exercise. So if you’re watching the calories or counting your macros then this is the app for you.  It makes it really easy to track your food as it has a huge database of foods.  If you can’t find what you’re looking for it also has a barcode scanner you can use. It also integrates with your Apple health app too so you don’t need to put the info in twice.