subject: How To Get Fit Fast - Your Phone Is Your Friend [print this page] How to get fit fast you ask? Well hold on, I'll tell you.
I like all things "tech". I love the way that technology has forever changed our lives. Life without a smart phone seems unimaginable. How many phone numbers do you actually remember? And life without a PC or Laptop?
Let's be honest - we're addicted to our toys, I mean tools.
Enough you say? I thought this article was going to show me how to get fit fast using my phone? How can a phone get you fit? Well here's the answer - applications. That's right. There are phone apps that can teach you how to get fit fast.
One of my absolute favorites is called JEFIT. If you're serious about getting fit and have an android phone then JEFIT is a must-have. Here are just a few of its features:
Workout Planner
oUser friendly routine manager.
oCreate your own workout routines easily using built-in exercises or personalize your own
oVariable sets for each exercise
oSet up Super-Sets
oCreate multiple routines - Bulking, Cutting etc.
Smart Logging System
oAutomatically input weights and reps
oAutomatically record your 1 Rep Maximum (1RM)
oAutomatically save your best lift for each exercise
oView log details easily using Calendar Mode
Progress Tracking
oTrack lifting and body stats via Graphic Chart
oBody fat, height, weight and body measurement
oAutomatically calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)
There are many more features...
One of my favorites is the integrated logs. It keeps the data of previous workout data for comparison. For those who want to improve on your lifts and/or reps each time this is invaluable info to have at your fingertips and help you get fit.
Additionally, when you complete a given exercise, it gives you the option to save it to the log AND start a predetermined timer for resting and preparing for the next exercise.
In closing I find JEFIT to be an excellent exercise app to help you reach your fitness goals and get fit.
Pros
oTons of features
oProgress Logs
oStats
oDatabase of Exercises and Customizable Exercises
oAnimation showing correct exercise form
oAbility to setup multiple routines and easily switch between them
Cons
oNot quite as intuitive as it could be
So how do you get fit fast? Use your phone. It can aide you and help you get fit.
