Are Calorie Counters Accurate?

Are Calorie Counters Accurate?

Are calories burned/counted on a treadmill or elliptical trainer accurate? In general, the calories burned reading on most cardiovascular equipment is not very accurate. A small computer is placed within each piece of exercise equipment. The computer exists for the purpose of calculating caloric expenditure…

Food Diary App

Food Diary App

There are dozens of applications, for smartphones and other mobile electronic devices, which can help users track the consumption of certain nutrients, their daily caloric expenditure, and other common factors for dieting and staying in shape.  However, while these can be helpful, few are comprehensive…

5 Great Mobile Calorie Counter Apps for Diet and Fitness

5 Great Mobile Calorie Counter Apps for Diet and Fitness

Most of us carry our mobile phones around with us everywhere, so it makes sense for us to use our phones to help in our quest for weight loss and fitness.  There are apps for almost every purpose, from counting calories to tracking workouts.  These…