LibGuides: Fitness : Fitness tools

Keep on track!

There are many tools that you can use to keep track of your fitness activities. Keep in mind that these tools are not 100% accurate. Still, we all have our favorites, many of which go with us on our various mobile devices! Here are some more choices:

Various tools from the American Council on Exercise
Includes links to a BMI Calculator, Daily Caloric Needs Assessment Calendar, and more!
myfitnesspal
This popular site and app allows you to track the calories and foods you eat and the exercise and calories you burn. Plus, you can show off your success to your friends by sharing your activities on Facebook.
Calorie Count
Another frequently used site and app to track food, exercise, and calories (both taken in and burned). An online community is also part of this site.
Calculators and Counters
From the US Department of Agriculture. A list of different calculators for calories burned during many types of physical activities, your fruit and vegetable intake, and more!

Training programs

Fran's pick, the website of the American Council on Exercise, includes an entire section dedicated to helping you train smart. This section of the site, Fitness Programs, includes an awesome collection of workouts and a library of individual exercises. Both the workouts and exercises are described in detail and have an accompanying video of an individual performing the workout/exercise.

This site also includes a variety of fitness videos. For those on the go, see the video, Pressed for time? 3-in-1 Combo Exercises, below.

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