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Tracking Your Fitness With Fitbit

Fitness trackers have made it easier to reach your fitness goals by tracking the number of steps you take in a day, the number of calories you burn, the number of floors you climb, the distance you walk, the amount of sleep you get, and so much more!  Nowadays, you can even get smartwatches worth $100 to $300. These smartwatches not only track your fitness. Some of these have built-in GPS systems too. Not only this, you can moreover receive and make phone calls while your phone's not around.  I personally believe that Fitbit is one of the best brands for fitness trackers. You can find some of the best trackers by Fitbit on their  website .  Once you purchase a tracker by Fitbit, install the Fitbit App from Google Play (Android) or App Store (iPhone)  You can install the Fitbit App from Play store  right here .  7 Features of the Fitbit App that help you use your Fitbit tracker 1. Fitness stats. The key feature of any fitness app...

A Beginner's Guide To Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are the new workout trend in 2020 for the fitness industry. These bands are made up of rubber (latex) and work best for muscle strengthening, rehabilitation and stretching.  Amid the pandemic, people are looking for affordable equipment that is best for home workouts. Whilst using resistance bands, you don't require any heavy weights. That is the best part about them! In this post you'll be learning about the types of resisitance bands, bands from the best brands and their prices, and workouts with resisitance bands for beginners.  What are the main distinct types of resisitance bands?  1. Loop resisitance bands. Loop resisitance bands make your muscles move harder. The loop bands provide stabilization to the body. Thus, along with muscle strength you also gain balance as well. Especially postural balance.  2. Tube resistance bands (may have handles). The basic resistance bands. These pairs of bands are more efficient than any kinds of heavy weights....

Knowing your Body Type (Are you an Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or Endomorph?)

Fitness goals! Most people definitely have one. Some want to gain weight, some want to lose, and others want to maintain it. And why not? You probably want to look better, you have a desire to look unique and perfect, or you want to lead a longer and higher quality of life.  According to your shape and body structure, you may be categorized as an ectomorph, mesomorph, or an endomorph. These are the 3 principal body types. Your body type is completely based on your genetics. But that doesn't mean that you can't change your body type.  Bringing a little variation in your lifestyle can definitely help you achieve the fitness/weight goals you're trying to reach.  What is your body type?  ↠ Ectomorph. If you're body is thin and lanky with a small bone structure, you fall in this category. Ectomorphs have really fast and high metabolism. Which is why, whatever they eat won't help them gain any weight.          So...