4 Cool Fitness Apps that Can Turn Your Phone into a Personal Trainer
yesterday
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LucyHikes | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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Why spend a fortune on a personal trainer when your new smart phone can give you all the help you need to lose weight? With all the fitness apps available these days, your phone can do everything from tracking your workouts to helping you maintain a diet. For example, here are four cool apps every fitness junkie should download on their phone today.
1) GymPact. The biggest problem with working out on your own is that it’s so easy to talk yourself out of going to the gym. A new app called GymPact fixes that problem by forcing you to put your own money the line. The app forces users to ante up a certain amount of cash when scheduling their workouts. If you check into the gym using your phone’s GPS, you get to keep your money for the day. If you don’t, then you can kiss that change goodbye. The app is currently available for free on iOS and Android.
2) GymTechnik. If you’re in need of a full fitness suite, look no further than GymTechnik. The app allows you to m... read more
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Drop the Excuses to Drop the Pounds!
on 12/6/2012
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fitnessfound | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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Drop the Excuses to Drop the Pounds!
Dispelling the “Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve”
By Julio A. Salado.,NSCA-CPT.,USAW Coach
My article was written so you won’t be one of the thousands of post New Year Resolutionists who say “I should’ve gone to the gym on my day off “BUT”, I could’ve ordered a medium instead of the SUPER size “BUT”, I would’ve kept my weight loss resolutions “BUT”… If you are still reading this article, then you can identify with this thought process and the snowball effect which leads to another resolution shelved til the next year.
The goal of my essay is to bring awareness to the fact that fulfilling your fitness goals is 110% achievable. Living a healthy lifestyle begins with behavior modifications and with time and discipline you can reap the side benefits e.g. weight loss, increased energy, better self esteem.
It is more common for people to give up on their fitness goals due to mental road blocks than physical ... read more
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Do you Procrastinate?
on 2/14/2012
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AdamFreeman | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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When a person is bored or uninterested, certain tasks and projects can seem like torture! This feeling usually leads to procrastination, and procrastination often leads to guilt. Here are some practical ways to avoid these situations and overcome procrastination:
1. Recharge Daily
Be sure to get enough sleep and rest each day so that you have the necessary energy you need to accomplish your tasks.
2. Get a Friend Involved
It's harder to procrastinate when another person is involved. If you have a task you aren't looking forward to, invite a friend over to help you out. If you have errands to run, find a buddy who you can run errands with.
3. Reward Yourself
You're much more likely to complete that boring task if there is a dinner out or a new CD waiting for you when (and only when) the task is complete.
4. Do Things in Pieces
Procrastination often comes from feelings of overwhelm. Break tasks, even small ones, ... read more
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45 lbs gone!
on 11/30/2011
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lori99 | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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My husband has been eating better-he started off weighing in 360's now he weighs 317. His goal is to get to 250. He made a before and after video and will continue to make them to keep everyone updated on his progress. He has posted the video on YouTube at:
youtu.be/f8jzy1Z4CV8... read more
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8 weight loss tips
on 11/30/2011
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lori99 | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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I put together a video to share some tips and also to keep posting on my weight loss progress. So far I am at 32 lbs since end of August. So I have lost around 10 lbs a month. Slow and steady is the key! Please subscribe to stay tuned to my journey! I had a difficult time posting the video so I posted the link instead.
youtu.be/CxJ-0MQMdGA
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Lt Fit 30 Day Fit Challenge
on 4/1/2011
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LT FitTrainer | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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If March is a month for Madness… April is the month to get Active!
LT Fit 30 Day Fitness Challenge
Check out my 30 Day Challenge video
http://www.youtube.com/user/LTFit?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/_0Yfz-IPRVY
What: Challenge yourself to workout 30 days in a row, for at least 15 minutes every day, during the month of April.
Who: Anyone is welcome to participate… just sign up!
How it works (the rules):
The 30 Day Fitness Challenge:
•Beginning April 1, 2011 exercise once a day for thirty days.
•Post your daily workout on the LT Thomas Facebook page. Be sure to include the following information: Day #, Workout Description, and # of Minutes.
•We’re a trustworthy bunch, right? So we’re using the honor system… the challenge is up to you.
•To make it fun and interesting you can also use the Facebook page to sh... read more
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80s Montage
on 1/21/2011
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palaedorian | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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Wow - what a difference bringing in my iPod has made. For those of you who don't live in the UK, the crap they play in the gym is unbearably demotivating. Not only is it unmotivating, but I'd go so far as to say it is demotivating. All day the highlights consist of listening to JLS, that new Beaver kid or whatever his name is, K€sha or Katie Perry. Yes - those are the highlights. The majority of the music actually consists of terrible dance remixes of mediocre songs or entirely inferior covers of incredible songs that are entirely bland and whiney. Come on people we are not a) ravers at the Ministry of Sound or b) teeny boppers trying to sneak a peak at some 7 year old kid trying to act like an adult. We are in the gym to push it to the next level. We need something that will help push us.
Yes ladies and gentleman, the UK commits every horrible crime against music you could imagine - and worse still - someone had the rev... read more
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On the road again
on 1/20/2011
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palaedorian | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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I promised myself I'd never get fat again. My transformation was rapid. I lost 55 pounds in scarcley over 3 months of eating well, obscene amounts of cardio and dedicated lifting. No one could believe their eyes. The fat smiling guy in the leather jacket was now the lean, toned and handsome guy. My transition was not just through my body. I started dressing well and grooming myself better.
Not satisfied with my new leaner self, I decided to get bigger. The first 10 pounds of muscle were easy. I just cut back my cardio and increased my weight training. The next 20 were difficult and took years. Finally I had reached my goals - I could bench 3 plates, I could squat 4 and best of all I had the sick body I always dreamed of.
Then I got lazy.
My weight ballooned in my first year of law school. Or rather, my body consistency shifted from muscle to fat while my weight stayed ... read more
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OMG it's been forever.
on 10/21/2010
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acamillo | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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OMG it's been forever since I last logged in. My life has been Cuh-RAZY! I had another baby, a girl - 9lbs 11oz!!! My sweet little Isabelle. Now almost 10 months old. I have had surgery as well since then.
2 children under 2 have kept me so busy! I see Charlie is still putting it out like mad! Love your commitment, Charlie. Anyhow, I am trying to get back to getting on the site often!
I am looking for some motivation from you guys! I have had a rough year. Lots of health problems in addition to the pregnancy. But feeling better now. M-F I am home w/my girls & Sat/Sun I work 13h days. So, it's difficult. I have no time hardly for my husband. But, we're making it work.
Looking forward to talking to everyone again. -April... read more
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I'm on Twitter Now
on 9/29/2010
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LT FitTrainer | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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I'm on Twitter Now. Follow me @LT_FitTrainer
Looking forward to seeing you on Twitter and providing you with fitness information that will help Energize you, Empower you, and Elevate you.
Thank you... read more
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