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35. "What fitness apps are y'all using?"
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Here's some of the apps that have been really helpful for me this year (I'm on iOS, not sure which are available for Android.)

Happy Scale
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/happy-scale/id532430574?mt=8

This is a GREAT weight loss tracker which lets you set multiple goals along with milestones that are tracked. The unique thing about it as a weight tracker is that it uses an algorithm to predict how you're tracking with a moving average that smooths out the peaks and valleys. If you are weighing yourself every day, even when trying to control for variables like time, fasted/no fasted, exercise, sleep, etc. there will be variables like water retention or the whoosh effect. This app makes it easier to get an idea of how you're really doing.

Trophy Hunter
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/trophy-hunter-workout-tracker/id1252224851?mt=8

This is a good app to use for tracking your weight lifting workouts. I've been going through a cycle of incremental progression, and then deloading a bit at higher reps to work on form, and then progressing again. To do this you have to be thorough in tracking where you are at with weight, reps, and sets, and this is a simple, easy to use app for doing just that. There are other apps with more features that I've tried like Strong, but the added complexity made them not as easy to use while at the gym in the middle of sets.

Zero
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8

This is an intermittent fasting timer app which is great to track your fasting time. I actually don't even use this any more because it's an automatic thing for me now, but it was crucial for the first 2-3 months while I was forming fasting habits. You can set the timer to either forward or reverse to track when you can start eating again. It's also cool that it shows you how you've done for the week so you can track your average.

Rack Math
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rackmath-barbell-calculator/id1095054017?mt=8

This one is just a calculator for figuring out which plates to put on the barbell. Seems like it's not a big deal, but when you are increment 5 lbs or so every workout it saves you time from doing quick math in your head to calculate 230lbs or whatever.

Seconds
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer/id363978811?mt=8

This is an interval timer which lets you customize pretty much everything. I use it for HIIT cardio that I do on a heavy bag. There are other interval timers, but I love the customization options available with Seconds.

Apple Watch
This obviously isn't just an app, but it's been cruicial in my fitness journey. I had a Fitbit before, but IMO just tracking steps isn't a true look at how active I am. The three rings of move (calories burned), exercise (minutes of exercise activity) and stand (hours of the day that you were standing for at least a couple minutes) are a more complete picture of activity. I try to close all three rings literally every day. It's also great for tracking heart rate with averages and cooldown periods for workouts to be sure I'm pushing myself. I also use that sometimes to track my rest periods between sets - instead of resting for a set amount of time I rest until my heart rate gets down to below a certain number. I was a big watch guy in the past with at least 20 different watches that I'd switch out every day, and that held me back from getting Apple Watch for a while. But now I just switch out the straps/bands on it to have some variety.

  

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Before the new year hits, can we start an OKFit post? [View all] , GROOVEPHI, Wed Dec-19-18 11:04 AM
 
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At this point its just the ritual that keeps me going to the gym
Dec 19th 2018
1
I gave up on my strength goal as age has just started to hit me
Dec 19th 2018
2
what were your strength goals
Dec 19th 2018
12
mainly the 4 plates....i can put up 335 w/no spot right now
Dec 19th 2018
18
      335 is tough.
Dec 19th 2018
21
thats what the older dudes at the gym tell me
Dec 19th 2018
16
      turned 40 in August and allasudden...lil shit stopped workin
Dec 19th 2018
19
           im about to be 40 in February
Dec 19th 2018
20
                just stick with it till you kinda know 'yeahhh that's about all i got'
Dec 19th 2018
25
when my kids went back to school, i fell off on my routine
Dec 19th 2018
3
In good shape now, but have been stagnant since the summer ended
Dec 19th 2018
4
i havent been on my bike since the spring.
Dec 19th 2018
5
Trying to get under 200
Dec 19th 2018
6
that's awesome
Dec 19th 2018
9
nice! keep at it! you will be there in no time
Dec 19th 2018
13
Word.
Dec 19th 2018
27
amazing!
Dec 20th 2018
32
GET ITTTTT
Dec 20th 2018
41
RE: Before the new year hits, can we start an OKFit post?
Dec 19th 2018
7
hit 7 % body fat...but then fell of a wagon this month
Dec 19th 2018
8
Was going strong from July until the week of T-giving.
Dec 19th 2018
10
Rehab my shoulder, strengthen my core, find my abs... LOL
Dec 19th 2018
11
my right shoulder just started bothering me
Dec 19th 2018
14
      Hurt my shoulder doing Flys. Worst exercise you can do too.
Dec 19th 2018
26
           yeah, flyes are the worst
Dec 20th 2018
39
                I was going hard one day and it was the wrong day.
Dec 20th 2018
40
Lost 90 lbs so far. Got around 50 more to go.
Dec 19th 2018
15
hell yeah man
Dec 19th 2018
30
congrats!
Dec 20th 2018
33
RE: Lost 90 lbs so far. Got around 50 more to go.
Dec 20th 2018
36
      Yep, experimenting with the window and other variables is great.
Dec 20th 2018
38
y'all taking any vitamins/supplements/herbs & stuff?
Dec 19th 2018
17
multivitamin, protein shake, creatine
Dec 19th 2018
22
Vega Sport Protein and preworkout
Dec 19th 2018
23
      i finally found a protein that tastes good
Dec 19th 2018
29
I just want to retain some decent consistency.
Dec 19th 2018
24
main goal is to lose 20-25lbs
Dec 19th 2018
28
running trails is what i enjoy
Dec 19th 2018
31
down about 60 lbs this year
Dec 20th 2018
34
i've tried a few different ones, but I'm using 5/3/1 right now
Dec 20th 2018
37
not much to add, but fuck every drink except WATER
Dec 20th 2018
42
Got up to 245 for the first time in my life...
Dec 20th 2018
43
late Jan check in. where yall at?
Jan 27th 2019
44
slight shoulder injury hasnt kept me from reaching my goals
Jan 28th 2019
45
Doing well. Probably in the most well-rounded shape I've been in
Jan 28th 2019
46
Going into week 4 of doing calisthenics 2 days, squats/deadlifts/legs
Jan 28th 2019
47
Lost 110 lbs since last Feb, but been stuck for three weeks.
Jan 28th 2019
48
yo man, this is awesome.
Jan 28th 2019
50
I've done two fasts.
Jan 28th 2019
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