According to a 2010 report by the technology site 148apps.biz, there are nearly 13,500 iPhone and iPod "apps" designed to help people get ripped. Recently, USA Today published an article reminding people that although these can be helpful tools for individuals who are just starting to exercise, you should use caution before following everything they tell you to do.
"People are making (apps), and they might not have any knowledge or certification," said Carol Torgan, an American College of Sports Medicine fellow on technology and exercise, quoted by the news source. "There's no Good Housekeeping seal of approval yet."
Togran brought up that exercise isn't "one-size-fits-all" and that individuals may not be able to complete the workouts that their cell phone application is advising for them. That's why it's important to consult a doctor before beginning any exercise routine.
The expert added that on Jan. 31, winners of the U.S. Surgeon General's Healthy Apps Challenge will be announced on the government's apps website. These applications may be the way to go for people who are trying to get ripped or simply build muscle.
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