Technology has become an integral part of our life. From waking up to Siri’s alarm to taking medicine reminded by another tech assistant, it is unimaginable nowadays to live a single day without the help of technology. In fact, technology has advanced to such an extent that wearing a smartwatch is helping people not just count how many steps they take a day but also aiding in preventing diseases like heart attacks.
When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, we all are struggling to strike the right balance. Whether it’s due to work pressure, a time crunch, or simply because you are too tired to think about your health beyond your jobs, leading a healthy lifestyle is of utmost importance.
So, even if we neglect our health, we can at the least take the help of our beloved technology for a better and healthier lifestyle.
● Tracks your fitness goals
It is always great to see a motivator boosting you for your every little fitness goal. Technology is exactly doing that, being like a constant supporter to us. You put your data on your mobile phone or wear a smartwatch; your every move will be monitored. How many steps you took, how much you walked, how much you burnt calories, how much screen time you used, how loud your phone volume was, everything is kept under the radar. The moment you see your fitness goals being recorded, you automatically become charged to improve yourself the next day.
● Helps you to sleep better
Technology has taken the role of our mothers and grandmothers who, like our genuine well-wishers, every night, remind us to go to bed every day. The task is to remind us to sleep on time. Some apps even help you to sleep better by putting on some soothing music while you sleep. After a long day of work, it is necessary that we give our body the perfect time to rest and recover. So, sound sleep ensures that you wake up refreshed and reenergized, and you are ready for the next day.
● Calms you down
Well, technically, it is not possible for technology to calm us down. But as it is extremely advanced, there are some apps that help us to relieve our stress. There are multiple meditations or calming apps that aid in setting a timer for yourself while you meditate without any disturbance. This uninterrupted session of relaxation is extremely beneficial for health. It not only reduces stress but also helps in increasing concentration, productivity, and others.
● You eat better
You can set up your device in such a way that it can help you stick to your diet. There are plenty of apps that aid you in reminding you what to eat on which day. It has a set calendar from Monday- Sunday, where it has a different diet chart for every day. It also got a cheat day on its list. You can put in the data about your likes and dislikes, and it will help you form a diet of your own. Additionally, it occasionally reminds me to take water which is extremely important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Technology is certainly a boon in our life. Make sure that you take advantage of this amazing invention and take a step forward in leading a healthy lifestyle.
The author is Ms. Komal Patel, Clinical Nutritionist, Fit India Ambassador, Founder of Diet Studio and the views expressed in this article are her own)
