Have you just started running, or have you done more marathons than you can remember? Do you prefer to have an app that measures the distance of your run or track your speed? Are you curious about how many calories you burn with every extra mile or do you want to map your route? Fitness tracking apps can do these and much more. Most of these apps are free and work really well and are compatible with both iOS and Android phones. Let’s look at some of the best trail runner and marathoner apps that you can choose from. Runkeeper: The Runkeeper is one of the best trail runner and marathoner apps association with expert training coaches in the United States, so this app helps you design your own training plans that are customized especially for you. You can also compare your running scores with your friends on Facebook. The Runkeeper app is very popular and is free on both iOS and Android platforms. iSmoothRun Pro: This is one of the trail runner and marathoner apps which is mainly meant for seasoned runners who intend to take breaks at intervals. The breaks can be scheduled with a timer on this app much before you start your run.

As cigarette smoking is increasingly being linked to lung cancer, not to mention a whole host of other health complications, a new form of using e-cigarettes also known as vaping is gaining popularity. What is vaping? Vaping is essentially the inhalation of the vapors produced by an electric vaporizer or an e-cigarette. The vapors are produced from certain concentrates, herbs, or e-liquids. How is vaping done? Vaping requires the use of a vaporizer which is an electrical device that consists of a main console, an atomizer unit, also known as a cartomizer, cartridges, and a battery. The electrical impulse from the battery heats up the liquid placed in the atomizer and converts it to fine vapor which can then be inhaled. What are e-liquids? E-liquids are usually made with a propylene glycol base and vegetable glycerine base and are used in e-cigarettes. They may or may not contain nicotine in them. In general, e-liquids may also be given specific flavors so that the vapors produced when heated in a vaporiser are more pleasant smelling than usual cigarette smoke. How is vaping different from actually smoking cigarettes? Generally speaking, vaping is considered an alternative to smoking that is relatively less harmless than smoking cigarettes.

Playing video games has not really been appreciated by many and has only been considered as an addictive source over the past decade with the boom in the video gaming industry. This misconception has been broken by research which has brought out scientifically proven benefits of playing video games. Some of the proven uses of playing video games are as follows: Motor skills: The current generation of video games includes a lot of movement stimulation, and players who get hooked onto such games learn the art of movement faster than those who do not play such games, especially in children. These motor skills are embedded into the brain and, therefore, stay with you even as you grow. Hand–eye coordination: While physical activity boosts simulation of the whole body, video games exclusively stimulates the brain to a greater capacity because of hand–eye coordination. The brain is tasked with the duty of coordinating physical, visual, and audial movement within the given time factors in order to ensure success in the game. And when they fail, the players never give up, they keep plunging in and play along to make sure they progress to higher levels and reach the finale. The higher the level, the better the coordination abilities required to win the game.

It has been proven by various studies that vibrating tech, while being therapeutic, can also help in relieving muscle pain. The vibrations increase the flow of blood throughout the body, which can speed up the healing time of any injury and reduce the pain experienced. This technology of vibration exercise and rehabilitation is being used in most physiotherapy centres to help patients suffering from a wide range of conditions. Vibrating tech also results in amazing results for athletes who are looking for a boost in their current training routine. Vibrating tech definitely needs a professional touch; although some home versions of vibration therapy may seem appealing due to the convenience that it offers, it is wise to get professional help before jumping onto a home system. Without the guidance of a professional who has complete knowledge of the technology, you would not know how much of time you would need to spend on the system to get the results that you are looking for. Spending too much of time on the platform could result in spine and nerve damage. The vibrations are only effective when they are administered for the right period of time. A professional understands the delicate balance involved for proper vibration therapy and will also be able to guide you so that you don’t aggravate your existing conditions or develop new ones.

Did you know the first smartphone was created in 1992? The IBM Simon was technically a smartphone but smartphones wouldn’t become commonplace until the release of the first iPhone in 2008. Since then, smartphones have come a long way and almost everyone owns one. Now they feature high quality cameras and an endless number of apps. Smartphone features and specs get better and better each year. Here’s a list of the best smartphones of 2019: 1. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus The Galaxy S10 Plus features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. It has a 4100mAh battery which makes it Samsung’s largest yet. It also has 3 separate cameras on the back, a 12MP regular lens, a 12MP optically zoomed telephoto lens and a new 16MP ultra-wide lens. This is a phone that will likely outperform every other phone on the market in 2019. 2. The iPhone XS Max The newest iPhone features a 6.5-inch OLED screen. For comparison the iPhone XS has a screen that is 5.8 inches. With a 3174mAh battery capacity and well optimized hardware this phone will have a charge all day long. It also has a 12MP dual-lens rear camera. This lower quality than other phones but along with an A12 chipset and smart HDR, this camera is better than ever.