As I am very keen on getting graphs and statistics regarding my weight loss and fitness training I use a couple of really useful items that do the job nicely.
The Nike+ Sportband is a great item that is used on every run. Once you have the Sportsband and register with Nike you can record all of the data from your runs.You get a sensor that goes on your trainer although you may have to buy a small holder for this extra.
The information recorded is time,distance,calories also when you upload it to the website you get a great visual graph with your run details. You can also add details of how your run was and can link your run to your Facebook account if you want to.
The Nike+ website (which is free) is a great site with the Sportsband has some great extra challenges like goals to set and targets to meet. You can also set up a coach to help with your training, simple but fun.
I use my Nike+ Sportsband on every run and although it is a great workout aid on its own I have matched it up with my Ipod touch and the great app Couch to 5K.
The Couch to 5K app is the best thing I have used for running. I started running in January 2010 at the age of 44 yrs and weighing almost 17st and really struggled to get momentum going. When I found the Couch 2 5K app in April 2010 I was down to 16st but not running on a regular basis.
This app leads you from the very start and has a great way of building you up as you progress with the program.
I challenge any non runner to run for 1 minute non stop now, well warm up a little first.
1 minute sounds very very easy but guess what, as a non runner 1 minute running is very tough.
Well that's where the Couch to 5K comes into its own, it trains you from the very beginning and leads you at a great and progressive pace until you build up your running to a final 9 week level of 30 minutes non stop.
I am just starting week 8 and I can now comfortably run for 25 minutes non stop and it feels awesome.
So with the Nike+ Sportsband, Ipod Touch and Couch to 5K app and also recording your weight on Fridge Graph you have a great set of tools to monitor how well you are doing, and believe me there is nothing better than a clear visual graph showing your progress to get your motivation going.
When you put this together with a low-carb diet you have a great plan to help you lose your weight and get fit at the same time.
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