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Connected bracelet, it’s smart
More and more stylish, these bracelets are worn on the wrist 24 hours a day. All you have to do is download the associated app on your phone, enter your personal data (height, weight, age, etc.) and set your goal. Like, for example, reaching the 10 steps per day recommended by the WHO for good health. Then, skip it, it takes care of everything: calculating the distance traveled, calories burned, heart rate … By logging into the app, you can follow your progress day after day.
Our selection: Polar Loop (€ 99,90) sends you messages of encouragement. Vivofit, Garmin (99 €), warns you if you stay inactive for too long. Up24, Jawbone (149,99 €) records the duration of your sleep. With the Fitbit Flex (€ 99,95), you write down the food consumed, a good help to balance your meals.
Online courses are easy
The principle of online courses: exercises performed by pros, to view on your computer or phone. Ideal if you are overbooked. You choose the time that suits you to do your session, since classes are available at any time. Another advantage is that the exercises are varied and adapted to your level: abs-glutes, step, Pilates, yoga… To target the program that suits you, you fill out a detailed questionnaire when registering. Would you like to build muscle? Losing weight ? Keeping you in shape? Some go further by offering comprehensive coaching with advice on diet, sleep, etc. Finally, the subscriptions are very attractive. On average € 10 per month for sites and a few euros or often free for apps.
Our selection: Lebootcamp.com offers around a hundred exercises and slimming coaching with menus and advice from nutritionists; from 15 € per month. On Walea-club.com, you choose each exercise; from € 9,90 per month. On Biendansmesbaskets.com, there are Gym-flash sessions to strengthen a part of the body; from € 5 for two months. App side: Nike + Training club (free) concocts a personalized fitness program over a month. Yoga.com Studio (€ 3,59): over 300 detailed postures and breathing exercises.
Smart scale, it’s practical
Sophisticated but easy to use, these new generation scales are of course used to weigh yourself, but also to know the rate of fat, the body mass index (BMI), the percentage of muscles, water… Indispensable indications to follow your progress when you are dieting or exercising. Some scales connect to a phone, tablet or computer.
Our selection: Tanita body composition analyzer (€ 49,95) indicates metabolic age, visceral fat level… Smart Body Analyzer, Withings (€ 149,95) also gives heart rate and air quality ambient. Webcoach Pop, Terraillon (99 €) allows you to send data directly to your doctor.
Apps are “tailor-made”
Practical, many apps coach you via your smartphone. You can create a logbook of your performances, share them with other users, receive training programs …
Our selection: Jiwok allows you to define your activity (cycling, walking, swimming, etc.) and to receive podcasts with music training programs and advice from a teacher. From € 4,90 per month. Runkeeper, Runtastic or Micoach from Adidas (free) for jogging fans: these apps keep track of mileage, give your speed in real time …