Apps For Fitness & Nutrition

What apps do you use in your daily fitness and nutrition routine? As a personal trainer and runner fitness apps are a huge part of my daily routine. Everyone has their favorites depending on their daily habits. These are a few of my personal favorites. If you want to please share apps that help you.

Upper Body Stretch for Runners

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You may not think that runners need to have a flexible upper body. The entire body transfers energy when running. An overly tight upper body can easily degrade running mechanics. Check out the following 4 stretches to stay flexible!

The Purpose of the Long Run

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The long run serves a key purpose in every runner’s training program. It serves to build the endurance base level of conditioning.

Side Planks Without Using Shoulders

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Planks are a very effective exercise for strengthening the core (glutes, back, abdominals). Often shoulder weakness or injuries prevent proper body alignment. Check out this easy to use modification to perform side planks.

Nutrition for Sports Performance

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Food is fuel to power your workouts and help you achieve your best race performance. Here is a helpful guide for navigating your sports nutrition. A great way to record what you are eating is a nutrition app that will compile the variety of food that you consume.

How Busy People Don't Skip Workouts

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We are all super busy in life. It is easy to cut short or skip workouts when short on time. In order to reach health and fitness goals it is essential to plan for your workouts in the busy schedule. Check out ways to stay on track to meet your goals!

Product Review: Heart Zones Blink 3.0 Heart Rate Monitor

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The Heart Zones Blink 3.0 is an amazing fitness wearable! It tracks heart rate, calories, steps, & cadence. Check out why it is so unique and fun to use!