Technology has been always blamed for shedding our workload, making us indulge in comfort and making us fat. After all, technology has simplified our lives by bringing smart devices that draw things within our proximity. Alongside making our life easier and adding up to our free time, technology has greatly aided in keeping us healthy. Especially with greater span of free time in our hands, we can make use of some devices to cut down our flab to make us look ‘fab’. Yes, it works.
There are various devices that are launched to cater to your weight loss regimen and help you keep fit. ‘What are they?’ you could be bubbling with curiosity. Let’s introduce those to you:Â
Gaming console – Video game consoles have been criticized by health experts for keeping children engrossed and reducing their physical activities. In short, video gaming consoles are a significant factor in increasing the ratio of child obesity as they become less active and more ‘couch-potato’. But, recent body motion sensor enabled gaming consoles like Microsoft Kinect Sensor, Sony PlayStation Move and Nintendo’s Wii have arrived in the marketplace that respond to gamers’ body movements. These gadgets won’t let you sit idle and accept button press input, rather you have to actually participate in the game and use some activities which are reflected in the actions of your game ‘Avataar’. Hey, we are active again and if we are playing a tennis match, we have to play it to let our virtual avatar take the respective action to score. Numerous games are on offer, wherein, you can dance and get a fitness instructor to adjust your balance. Some of the games are programmed to track users’ weight, which lets you to perform a cardio workout. Hence, gone are the days when you just had to move your fingers and sit rooted in one place. With these motion sensor gaming consoles, you can exercise more than your hand muscles and avoid the chances of growing fat.
The Internet – Have you been too lazy to motivate yourself to work out alone? If you lack a companion in your block, then find someone from a supportive community over the Internet. Yes, you can today find a supportive companion or a fitness instructor to accompany you, motivate you and guide you to lose weight and stay fit, over the Internet. Several websites comprises an online community and unite people who do not want to work out alone. Doesn’t it sound like your problems have met a solution now?
Smartphone – You have you been surfing through various types of mobile apps such as route apps, game apps, planner apps etc. It is time to get some fitness and wellness apps to help you attain your weight loss goal. Such apps are developed with functions like on-the-go calorie tracking, schedule setting, goal setting, tips on fitness, dieting suggestions and direct link to consult or set an appointment with fitness experts or dieticians. Apps like the Nike Training Club include diverse fitness regimens to follow with minimal space and equipment. Another app called ‘The Couch-to-5K’ is designed to coach you to reduce first 5K even when you are jogging in a pair of running shoes. Do you want to get DVDs to match your steps to the celebs or fitness experts? Get them from Netflix app!
So, now you are all equipped and tech savvy to make use of technology in shedding unwanted adipose tissues to get an hourglass figure.
