 Written by Allison Wahl |
A Workout in SecondsPosted in Health & Fitness on 01 Jun 2011
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Now that the sun is shining and warm weather is (finally) upon us, it’s time to get out, get active, and show off that beach bod. One of the best ways to get fit for the summer season is through interval training, one of the latest and greatest cardio trends to make an impact on the health and fitness scene. Regardless of how you like to get your heart pumping, injecting your cardio with some high intensity intervals has proven to be one of the most effective ways to get the most bang for your body buck. However, in order to execute intervals properly, you need 1 of 2 things: impeccable timing (but let’s face it, who wants to constantly watch the clock as they work out?), or Seconds, a godsend for the interval enthusiast. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Written by Allison Wahl |
Food Scanner vs. FoodscannerPosted in Health & Fitness, Lifestyle on 11 Feb 2011
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With so many foods and options out there, it’s important to be able to know what exactly you’re putting into your body, and also to be able to locate this information in a quick and easy manner. When I heard about apps that let you scan bar codes (and/or enter other relevant information) in order to determine nutrition information, this sounded like the ultimate answer. However, when I conducted a search for such food scanning apps, I found two that go by the same name (with the exception of a space), but have drastically different functions. Here’s a breakdown of Food Scanner versus Foodscanner, so you can choose the scanner that best suits you: Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by Allison Wahl |
6 Health Apps that Help Avoid Holiday Pounds (and start the New Year on the right foot)Posted in Health & Fitness on 23 Dec 2010
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This time of year always brings with it great things to tempt your tastebuds. If you’re trying to steer clear of holiday pounds, don’t worry about resisting those scrumptious seasonal savories. All you have to do is opt for activity instead of nap time, and you can guiltlessly indulge in the tasty treats that beckon you (well, in moderation at least). Here are 6 apps to help you stay on track with your fitness and fight the winter bulge: Read the rest of this entry »
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Written by Allison Wahl |
5 Apps to Help You Rise and Shine (8 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5) Loading ... |
Sure, the iPhone has an alarm on it, but it’s nothing special and doesn’t do much to get you up and at ‘em. So if you need a more amicable alarm, here are some apps that will make it easier to get out of bed in the morning: Read the rest of this entry »
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Recipes and ingredients take on a special meaning when a person has eating limitations. Whether you are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan it can be really difficult to eat properly. VegWeb is a really great source for vegans that will ensure they are not getting left out of eating well. It is an app that has over 13,000 vegan recipes for everything from snacks to breads. |
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Hundred PushUpsPosted in Health & Fitness on 28 Jul 2010
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Chances are you want to look good and stay in shape but aren’t near where you want to be. We all know that exercise is the way to go if you really want to stay in shape (diets almost always fail). But who has time to exercise these days? We work all day and when we get home all we want to do is relax or go out and have fun. There’s simply not enough time in the day or energy in our bodies to stick more hard work into our schedules. Hundred PushUps takes the notions that we don’t have the time to work out or don’t know how to get in shape and throws it out the window. |
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Written by Allison Wahl |
Eco App of the Week: Eco ChefPosted in Health & Fitness, Lifestyle on 26 Jul 2010
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Most people think that going green involves significant lifestyle alterations. Well, Eco Chef proves them wrong, and that an eco-friendly approach can start right in your kitchen. The app is brought to you by celebrity chef Bryan Au, and displays many step-by-step videos of how to prepare 10-minute (or less!) recipes that are just as good for your waste line as they are for the environment. The recipes are based on comfort classics and junk-food favorites, but utilize organic foods and cooking techniques that are eco-friendly. Over 100 recipes, drawing inspiration from cuisines all over the world, are showcased through the app, and many of them were created specifically for Eco Chef by Bryan Au! What’s more is the app allows you to interact with the chef himself through the “Bryan Live” feature, so you essentially have a chef at your fingertips! Even if you’re not completely sold on living a green lifestyle, this app is still worthwhile to have because of its nutritious and delicious suggestions and recipes. The fact that it can help the environment is just one heck of a bonus! |
