Ramadan is here. While that means giving up food during day time for the sake of fasting, it also means indulging in unhealthy food during Iftar. It is a common misconception that people lose weight during Ramadan when in reality that is not always the case. Truth be told, we consume more oily food and eat out more during this time than during any other month. Maintaining your fitness becomes a genuine challenge. Going to the gym becomes difficult due to time management and of course due the “food coma” we get after Iftar so here are five apps that will help you stay in get in shape or maintain your fitness without really going to the gym.
Lose It!
A fairly simple and totally free app that keeps track of your calorie intake.
This app generates for you a quota for the maximum amount of calorie you can consume daily after you have entered you have signed up and provided them with your information. The app allows you keep track of your intake through barcodes or manual input of data. Furthermore you can also keep a log of whatever exercise it is that you are getting, no matter how small it is. The app will calculate how much calorie you have burned or even increase your allotment. Pretty neat, isn’t it?
Pocket Yoga
Literally what the name suggests. This app allows you to practice yoga whenever and wherever you want to. It doesn’t discriminate anyone based on their skill level as it has something for everyone from old to young to beginners to experts. All the poses in the app have been developed by professionals and are guaranteed to help you stay fit.
Calm
An app that focuses on mental fitness rather than physical, Calm specializes on meditation. It focuses on beginners with a special series called “7 days of calm” which consists of exercises that help one reduce anxiety or generate more energy. Maintaining a disciplined lifestyle is key to staying fit and Calm aims to do just that with its array of both mental and physical exercises. Upgrading to its premium version gives you access to even more exercises and meditation.
FitStar Personal Trainer
Owned by Fitbit, a company that focuses on helping people reach their fitness goals, FitStar Personal Trainer is an one-stop fitness hub that guides people in their quest of gaining fitness. It gives its users a complete plan which includes workout sessions, video tutorials and even workout tracks. It’s like having your own personal trainer with you all the time.