{"id":6662,"date":"2013-08-02T08:03:12","date_gmt":"2013-08-02T07:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/?p=6662"},"modified":"2013-08-01T12:03:00","modified_gmt":"2013-08-01T11:03:00","slug":"5-fitness-apps-for-the-discerning-gent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/desire\/tech-n-gadgets\/5-fitness-apps-for-the-discerning-gent\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fitness Apps For The Discerning Gent"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Zoe Allen (found tweeting here<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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With the introduction of thousands of health and fitness apps, mobile devices, particularly smartphones, are starting to play an important role in helping users live a healthier lifestyle. We’ve already seen how Nike+ Running<\/span><\/a><\/span> can benefit the discerning gent, but there\u2019s more that your trusty digital companion can do to help you stay fit.<\/p>\n

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Take a look at the best fitness apps available specifically designed to keep you in top shape both physically and psychologically.<\/p>\n

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Aim: Strength and Fitness<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Use:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>FitnessBuilder<\/span><\/a><\/span> for Android and iOS<\/p>\n

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Benefits:<\/b> It has more than 800 workout routines programmed that fits every kind of exercise regime.<\/p>\n

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Why you need it:<\/b> It doesn’t limit you to the pre-programmed routines, as it gives you the flexibility to build your own program. Included in the customizable settings is the option to set your goals on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.<\/p>\n

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Price:<\/b> Free but access to its premium features cost \u00a36.49 ($9.99) per month<\/p>\n

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Aim: Intervals and Circuit Training<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Use:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Sworkit <\/span><\/a><\/span>for Android and iOS<\/p>\n

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Benefits:<\/b> The app allows you to create a personalized circuit training routine that you can perform even in the comfort of your own home. It even allows you to set the amount of time you need to exercise as well as minutes for breaks and transitions.<\/p>\n

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Why you need it:<\/b> It has random sets of workout routines which can ensure a challenge every single time you use the app.<\/p>\n

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Price:<\/b> Free or \u00a30.65 ($0.99) for Pro version<\/p>\n

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Aim: Goal-Setting and Mind Exercise<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Use:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Everest<\/span><\/a><\/span> for iOS<\/p>\n

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Benefits:<\/b> Apart from the physical well-being, the brain also needs to be healthy in order to function effectively daily. What the Everest app offers is a list of your achievements as well as possible goals in the future. You can enrich your mind by setting a realistic objective such as losing 2 pounds in a week, increase your reps or lifting a heavier weight.<\/p>\n

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Why you need it: <\/b>Reaching your goals can be a difficult task, but with continuous effort and reminders, you can easily achieve targets one step at a time.<\/p>\n

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Price:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

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Aim: Food and Nutrition<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Use:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Fooducate<\/span><\/a><\/span> for Android and iOS<\/p>\n

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Benefits:<\/b> The barcode scanner helps you sort through the confusing nutritional facts on each food label. From there, you can count your calorie intake and create a list of healthy food choices.<\/p>\n

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Why you need it:<\/b> The information presented by the app is simple and easy to understand even by people who are not familiar with nutritional terms.<\/p>\n

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Price:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

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Aim: Relaxation and Meditation<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Use:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Gratitude Journal<\/span><\/a> <\/span>for iOS<\/p>\n

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Benefits:<\/b> After strenuous physical exercises, it\u2019s time to relax and calm down your senses. The Gratitude Journal gives you a space to write down all the things that you are grateful for each day. With its list of words of wisdom, it will help you see things in a more positive light.<\/p>\n

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Why you need it:<\/b> It all comes down to how your mind can carry all the physical stress. In order to have a balance life, one must be fit in body and in mind.<\/p>\n

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Price:<\/b> \u00a30.65 ($0.99)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Elysium Magazine takes a look a five of the best fitness and well-being apps the discerning gent can use on his smartphone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8768,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[274,276,270],"tags":[755,1795,456,2250,320,2247,2248,2251,2254,2252,302,1798,1079,2249,2253,1679,1185],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t