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APPS WE LOVE
coming up short in the fitness department. Here
are the apps she suggests:
* Garmin for tracking runs and hikes - integrates
with my watch
* Zoom for attending virtual yoga, boot camp and
Pilates (which we've done with our clients)
* Calm for meditation (mental health)
* AllTrails hiking app
* Facebook - I'm the administrator of the group
Papillion Area Runners (PAR) and part of many,
many other running groups (local, national and
international) for motivation, sharing strategies,
etc.
Garrett Wagner, CEO of C3 Evolution Group,
told us, "In 2020, I try and always look for a silver
lining, and the increase in remote work has left
more time to get out and exercise. For me, my
two main go to apps are my Nike Run Club app
on my apple watch for getting out for a run and
then my Garmin connect app when I want to get
out for a couple hours on a relaxing bike ride to
really unplug and relax."
Sandi Leyva, president of Accountant's Accelerator, provided three suggestions for us to try:
* I use the 7 Minute Workout which does not need
any equipment so it can easily be done in a hotel
room. It's super efficient too.
* I have an app that goes with my Polar heart
monitor heart monitor so I can tell when I get to
my optimum heart rate.
* I use AllTrails and Komoot to discover hiking
trails near me so I can plan a nature hike or run
and not get lost :)
Samantha Mansfield, founder of Samantha
Mansfield, LLC, uses the Apple Fitness app.
"Though this is not a new app, they have added
some nice new features: more workout types,
ways to change your goals through the week,
see a weekly summary through the week, etc.
I find the challenges they give you each month
helps me to mix up my workouts, and I appreciate
the reminders to get moving."
Joy Lutz, founder of Aligned CPA, said, "I
love using the Noom app. This app offers daily
mindset topics around exercise and weight loss.
It helps you to think about the positives, and to
stay committed to your goals. Using the app has

helped me to move my body consistently."
Jacquelyn Tracy is partner at Mandel &
Tracy, and chair of the AICPA Women's Initiatives
Executive Committee. "My Apple watch is my
first line of defense as I can track my progress
throughout the day with just a glance. Plus, I love
when I can see that I have closed all my rings!
I am also a big fan of MyFitnessPal. The app
allows me to track both my exercise and what I
am eating and drinking. Many times it helps me
budget my meals. When I know I am going to have
a big dinner, I can plan breakfast and lunch to
be something smaller or make sure I get out and
move more during the day. It is very easy to use
and coordinates with my Apple watch."
David Cieslak is the executive vice president
and chief cloud officer at RKL eSolutions. He has
two recommendations for us:
* Runkeeper - tracks my runs 3-5 mornings per
week. Great way to track fitness progress (and let
you know when it's time to replace your shoes)!
* 7 Minute Workout - enter your fitness and
motivation levels. The app then tailors and tracks
a body-weight workout for you each day.
Blake Oliver, director of marketing at Jirav,
told us, "The Activity app on my Apple Watch is
what motivates me to get in at least 30 minutes
of exercise every day. It also tracks my heart
rate, even when I'm not exercising, which is how
I was able to empirically confirm that the first
2020 presidential election debate was unusually
combative - my resting heart rate jumped 67%
during the last hour!"
Richard Roppa-Roberts, owner of Quasar
Cowboy, offers kudos for the Peloton app. "The
Peloton app has numerous workouts and ultimate
flexibility. I don't even have a peloton, but I have
recently begun using the app to find the 'perfect'
workout for me. Sadly, not a single one of those
workout routines involves cookies."
Nick Pasquarosa, CEO of Bookkeeper360.com,

agrees: "I recently got a Peloton and love that app."
Kelly Welter, partner at Serl Keepfer Welter
CPAs, chimes in: "! I completely fell in love with
the Peloton app about 6 weeks ago! It is $12.99 a
month for unlimited classes. They have a ton of
live and recorded classes at all different levels,
and multiple time lengths." In addition, Welter
added: "We are huge fans of the Meditation, Yoga,
Cardio, and Strength classes. They even have kid
friendly classes for families to do as a break from
virtual learning at home. There are also Running,
Biking, Walking, Stretching, Bootcamp, Outdoor
Running, and Cycling classes. We do it on the
iPad or from the phone. My homeschooled teens
start every morning alternating between a 20
minute Yoga or Meditation class. They even have
challenges for people to compete with others and
themselves. It travels with me everywhere!!!!!"
Kacee Johnson, strategic advisor at CPA.com
and founder of Blue Ocean Principles, weighed in
on Peloton as well: "Peloton has been my life saver
during the pandemic. It's not just for the bike,
the app has outdoor runs, yoga, strength classes
that you just cast to your TV and thousands of
classes to keep you active without getting bored.
I can take it anywhere with me and join different
challenges based on my monthly goals."
Natasha Schamberger, CPA, CEO & president
of the Kansas Society of CPAs recommends
EWG's Healthy Living App: "The most powerful
tool that can determine your health journey is
what's on your fork. However, breaking down
a label to know which ingredients are ok and
which to avoid can feel overwhelming. The EWG's
Healthy Living App does this for you and rates
food products based on nutrition, ingredient
concerns and degree of processing. This app gives
you more knowledge so that you can make even
healthier and better choices for you and your
loved ones. Eat well, live well!" ■

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