MyFitnessPal has been around longer, but lacks the development on desktop that its mobile app has.
Cronometer certainly has the edge when it comes to micronutrient info and a slicker UI.
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nutrition and fitness is a bit left field for
Maximum PC—it’s
not something we often cover. That said, it’s an integral part of all our lives, and the better we look after ourselves, the more time we can spend in good health with our loved ones, doing the things we enjoy (namely, tinkering with PCs).
Staying inside of healthy weight ranges is one of the best and most effective ways of reducing the risk of all-cause mortality.
It’s almost at the level of being a complete panacea in a lot of measures.
The science has come a long way in recent years, so much so that we now have a far better understanding of how human metabolism works, how hormones and genetics affect it, and how best to manage it if you’re aiming to lose body fat or gain muscle. In my case, I’m both a traditional field archer on weekends and a calisthenics enthusiast (body weight control) on weekdays. To improve my performance in both of those areas, it’s imperative that I get physically stronger while controlling my weight. That means I need to keep a close eye on my nutrition and weight.