Technology and your fitness goals

By Erin Mellinger, Owner; Axio Fitness

As is the case in every aspect of our culture, technology has advanced quickly in the fitness realm. Whether it is a Fitbit you can wear, the Mirror you can use to replace your home gym, or one of the tens of thousands of apps for your phone, there is an overwhelming number of options you can utilize to help you reach your fitness goals.

Many of these options are great and well worth the investment. I’m a firm believer in tracking your workouts and your nutrition. There are also great options for learning and hopefully acquiring new passions like trying yoga in your living room or a virtual reality workout that makes you move and sweat.

I encourage you to learn about all the opportunities and options to help you get healthy. You will likely find something motivating and fun. However, you should reflect on and evaluate your level of need for accountability.

Virtual reality or high-tech mirrors may seem like the solution, but ask yourself, when you owned those Richard Simmons VHS tapes in the ‘90s, did you use them? Because it may not be technology that you need, but accountability.

This is where personal training is timeless. No matter the technology, sometimes you may just need a real person who knows your goals, your struggles, and your motivations. You may need someone who is waiting for you and looking forward to your appointment and your workout together. Someone who cares about your progress and your safety.

I encourage you to research all the technology this advanced world has to offer. But consider whether professional accountability is needed and available in the options you consider.

Axio Fitness is located within Main Street Physical Therapy at 3900 Medina Road in Fairlawn. In addition to Fairlawn, Axio also has six studios in the Youngstown area. For more information, visit AxioFitness.com or call 234-236-4296.