Devices & Apps
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Home fitness data privacy: how to protect your information when using workout apps and devices
Connected fitness has turned our living rooms into smart gyms. From fitness trackers to workout apps that log every rep and heartbeat, we are generating a massive amount of health,…
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Using NFC tags to automate your home workouts: tap to start timers, playlists and apps
Building a consistent home workout routine is mostly about removing friction. The fewer steps between you and your first rep, the more likely you are to train. NFC tags (Near…
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How to use a smart thermostat and air quality monitor to improve your home gym environment
Creating a comfortable, safe home gym environment is not only about having the right weights or treadmill. Temperature, humidity and air quality strongly influence how hard you can train, how…
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Augmented reality yoga at home: how AR apps can improve your alignment
Practicing yoga at home has never been more accessible, but without a teacher in the room it is easy to pick up bad habits. Emerging augmented reality yoga apps promise…
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The ultimate guide to backing up your home workout data across apps and devices
Home workouts generate a surprising amount of training data: heart rate, calories, sets, reps, sleep, VO2 max and more. Without a plan, you risk losing years of progress the moment…
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Best browser-based workout timers and dashboards for laptop-only home gyms
If your home gym lives in a spare corner and your main device is a laptop, installing yet another app can feel like overkill. The good news is that you…
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Using basic posture and movement apps to refine your form in home workouts
Training at home is convenient, but without a coach watching you it’s easy to develop poor technique that leads to plateaus or even injury. Simple posture apps and movement coaching…
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How to turn your smart TV into a full-featured home workout hub
Turning your smart TV into the core of your home gym is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your fitness routine. Instead of squinting at a phone…
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How to use basic interval apps with rowers and bikes to structure home cardio
Turning your rower or exercise bike into a smart training partner does not require an expensive subscription platform. With a simple interval timer app on your phone and a bit…
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How to use simple smart scales and body metrics to track home fitness progress
Building a consistent home fitness routine is easier when you can see real progress. Affordable smart scales make this possible by tracking simple metrics like weight, body fat trends and…









