Cycling is a great way to get exercise, reduce stress, and get to where you want to go. While it can be fun to get on a road or trail and just get lost in an adventure, sometimes it’s nice to have a plan that includes detailed cycling directions to get you to where you want to go — be it a restaurant, path, or point of interest. Apple Maps and Guides are making that easy with recent updates and features that help you “discover great places around the world to eat, shop, and explore” on your iPhone. These guides are automatically updated when new places are added, and the app continuously updates routes on bike paths, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. You can also “preview the elevation for your ride, check how busy a road is, and choose a route that best avoids hills,” according to Apple . Here’s how it works Once you jump on your bike and are on your way, Maps is now enabled to speak cycling-specific directions. To date, cycling directions are only available in select … [Read more...] about Why your iPhone is your new best cycling buddy
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How to know which diets work and which are fads
In 2020, the U.S. diet market was worth a whopping $71 billion , and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. With so many options and differing opinions about what constitutes a healthy diet, it can feel overwhelming to break down all the information and decide what will work for you. A fad diet is a trendy weight-loss plan that often promises dramatic results in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, they rarely deliver on their promises and can actually lead to weight gain over time. What’s more, fad diets can be dangerous to your health. There are things to look out for as you research diets that will work for you to help determine if it’s a fad or if the diet is one that will lead to healthy weight loss over a period of time. How to spot a fad diet Fad diets almost always claim that you will lose weight very quickly (more than 1 or 2 pounds a week) and that you can lose weight without exercise. Fad diets commonly limit certain foods or food groups that contain carbs or fat or … [Read more...] about How to know which diets work and which are fads