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Apps to work out at home
Being quarantined doesn’t mean you have to give up your regular exercise routine — it just means you have to do things a bit different. PC Mike Wendland has three great workout apps you can start using in the comfort of your own home right now. PACKAGE Nike Training Club has at-home workouts to improve mobility, strength, endurance, and more. Features include workout times ranging from 15-45 minutes, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, low, moderate and high intensity. The app is currently offering free access. The app is free for iOS and Android. Seven- Minute Workout offers sessions to provide the maximum benefit in the shortest time possible with personalized…
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Apps to help you connect with nature
While much of the U.S. is on temporary pause, many people are anxious to do something that will help them break up the monotony that naturally results from social distancing. PC Mike Wendland has three apps that will not only help you get outside, but learn a few things, too. Audubon Bird Guide is an app that helps you get outside and get your birdwatching on. It covers 810 species using photos instead of drawings, includes range maps, has a good selection of audio recordings including alternate calls and regional variations, and slightly more descriptive text including habitat, range, and nesting information. The app is free for iOS and Android. Another…
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Apps to help you sleep better
Sleep deprivation can have all sorts of harmful effects on your body — ranging from depression to heart diseases and several other more severe diseases. But as PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of apps can help you get a better night’s sleep. The SleepScore app tracks your sleep and shows when you sleep light, deep and when you wake up. The app uses sonar technology so you only have to have your phone by your bedside for it to work. The app is free for iOS and Android with premium features available for purchase. Sleep Cycle provides analysis to help you get a good night’s sleep and better overall health.…
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Talk to a doc via phone or video
With so much emphasis on social distancing in light of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, it can leave a lot of questions about what to do if you start to feel sick. One option that many people appear to be choosing is a virtual doctor’s visit via numerous apps that provide almost instant access to a doctor for a relatively small fee, as PC Mike Wendland reports. Teladoc connects you with a board-certified doctor 24/7/ via phone or video. Teladoc physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication, for many medical issues, including sore throat and stuffy nose, cold and flu symptoms, and respiratory infection. The app is free for…
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Bible Apps for Lent 2020
This time of year is especially meaningful to many religions and likely has many people wanting to delve deeper into their religious studies. Doing so can be convenient and easy with one of the apps highlighted by PC Mike Wendland this week. The app called Bible offers more than 1,000 Bible translations in nearly 800 different languages. You can add images, highlights, bookmarks, and public or private notes. It also features audio options and hundreds of study plans.The app is free for iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle. NIV Bible by Olive Tree equips users with easy-to-use Bible study tools and resources The app includes daily reading plans, devotionals, Bible maps, commentaries and more. Additionally,…
