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about anywhere you have an Internet connection, any time of day or night. From ballet to bootcamp classes, fitness streaming is the next level of exercise convenience. Use your TV or phone, check out YouTube, search exercise videos online or through Netflix or Amazon offerings. Many are completely free. From the hugely popular Yoga with Adriene YouTube series to the high intensity Sweat with Kayla, to mountain climbing, senior fitness and even old-school Jane Fonda videos, there's no end to the variety of exercise options you'll find online. Exercise apps Whether you are trying lose weight, build strength, sculpt, tone or learn about tai chi, there's an app for that. Of course, staying fit takes more effort than downloading an app. But it's a good place to start, especially if you want to manage your fitness routine. Begin where you are: with your smartphone in hand. Exercise apps can help you create a workout schedule, keep track of your progress, find motivation and even connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Download the free version of an app first to see if it will work for you, and upgrade to a monthly subscription for additional features if you like the app. The choices are seemingly endless, depending on what type of exercise you're doing or what you want to learn or track. RunKeeper, for instance, is devoted to tracking your running progress. Strava's emphasis is on cycling. Fitocracy makes a game of exercise, rewarding you with points for activity and even letting you compete with other members. With all the choices, Melissa Hill, head of training at The Jones Center, suggests asking professionals: trainers, fitness instructors and even your doctor, for fitness app recommendations. Fitness trackers Fitness trackers are a way to monitor your activity and health. These devices, usually worn on the wrist, keep their electronic finger on the pulse of your workouts, daily activity, heart rate, stress level, sleep quality, and more. There are step and calorie counters, and some even have built in blood pressure monitors. Many sync with your smartphone—and your smartphone itself can track many of these things (Google Fit on Android, or Apple Health on iOS,) so you may not need a fitness tracker at all. Keep in mind that a Fitbit or Apple Watch won't magically give you the motivation to exercise. In fact, a tracker may be another excuse NOT to exercise: "I forgot my tracker." And, remember that for an fitness tracker to work, you have to wear it almost all the time, including while you sleep. If you can't commit to that—maybe you can't wear a watch on your job or you have sensitive skin—don't get one. Whatever you do, remember to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Then enjoy all the fitness choices available, thanks to today's technology. tulSa Fertility Center PhysicianProFiLe: SPonSoR ConTEnT SATURdAY, JUnE 29, 2019 | JUlY - ExERciSE & FiTnESS nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST | YOU AT YOUR BEST | 7 Can't get pregnant? We'll get to the bottom of it. Hope Starts Here InfertIlIty fertIlIty treatment IVf Donor Program Call 918.359.2229 (BABY) for an appointment today! 115 east 15th Street • tulsa, oK www.TulsaFertilityCenter.com Stanley G. Prough, M.D., specializes in infertility and reproductive endocrinology. His medical expertise includes in vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive technologies, polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. He has extensive experience in microsurgery, pelviscopic surgery and the use of laser technology. Dr. Prough graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Oklahoma College Medicine — Tulsa. From 1980 to 1986, he was in private practice in Tulsa with his practice limited to gynecology and infertility. He left to complete an approved fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile. He currently is an assistant professor of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of OB/GYN, at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Prough is a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy. dr. Prough specializes in iVF, PCOS and fertility microsurgery

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