If Roasted Turkeys, Candied Yams, and Holiday Sweets are expected to occupy your dinner plate this holiday season, now has never been a better time to stay active and motivated to counteract what the holiday may add to your waistline.
Fitness trackers like the Nike FuelBand help to keep me keenly aware of my daily activity level and motivate me to stay on my feet. As a result, I find myself leaner, more energetic, and more willing to take the stairs instead of the elevator. However, to effectively track this activity, I have to remember to put the FuelBand on.
Fitness applications for the iPhone that use its built-in sensors to record movement have long been available. These apps typically require no wristbands or clip-on accessories. Clever use of the iPhone’s Gyroscope, GPS, and even the Camera, turn the iPhone into a powerful fitness data recorder that you most likely need little reminder to keep with you.
Argus, an app by Azumio, is a shining example of this type of fitness tracking that utilizes the iPhone alone to record movement, calculate steps taken, and calories burned.
When combined with other apps by Azumio, Argus expands to become a central hub for even more fitness information. You can track your sleep patterns and even record your heart rate.
The Helpy Features:
+ No Fitness Band or device beyond your iPhone required.
+ Many of Azumio’s other apps such as Sleep Time and Instant Heart Rate come in free versions that automatically link to Argus.
+ Optimized for the iPhone 5S to use its M7 Chip to constantly record data while using very little battery power.
Not So Helpy Drawbacks:
– Doesn’t have a log for calorie intake.
– Constant use of sensors on older iPhones can affect battery runtime.
If you want to track your fitness and stay motivated without the purchase of any expensive fitness band or clip on device, Azumio’s Argus and other fitness apps may be all you need to help resolve some of next Year’s resolutions before the this Year’s holiday even ends.
ARGUS – Motion and Fitness Tracker by Azumio is $1.99 and available in the iOS App Store. Free versions of Sleep Time – Alarm Clock and Sleep Cycle Analysis and Instant Heart Rate – Heart Rate Monitor are also available through the links.