Healthy and Tech Savvy

April 25, 2012 | posted in: Exercise, Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition | by

Whether or not you like the craze of apps and smart phones and non-stop technology, it seems to be all around us. So why not embrace it and use it to benefit our health?! I’ve compiled a list of health-related apps that I think are very beneficial and I’ll explain why. There are obviously tons..

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Should you be using a heart rate monitor when exercising?

February 29, 2012 | posted in: Exercise, Fitness Tip of the Week | by

A heart rate monitor (HRM) obviously monitors your heart rate. However, by inputting your age, height, exercise frequency, etc, you can more accurately count calories burned during exercise.  You can also safely push yourself to a higher intensity if you’ve hit a plateau or training boredom.  The HRM is a useful tool to find your proper..

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