Social networks are a dime a dozen these days. In fact, there are social networks that cater to specific groups of people or those with a particular interest. Gyminee is one such example.
Gyminee is a social network dedicated to fitness. The site provides a platform for people who are fitness freaks, those looking for specific fitness goals, as well as newbies who want to get fit but don’t know where to start.
With Gyminee, you get a way to find a fitness program that meets your needs as well as track your progress. The social network aspect is ideal for the times when you need someone to motivate you. You can even join groups of people on the same level as you so you can mingle and discuss common concerns. This is a big plus because in many groups I’ve visited earlier, hardcore fitness enthusiasts often scare away new joinees even if it is unintentional.
What are some of the things you can with Gyminee? To begin with, you can browse the library of exercises including video tutorials. The site gives you an option of creating a custom exercise program for yourself or subscribing to any of the existing workout programs. Gyminee also has a huge database of healthy food recipes and detailed calorific information about most food items.
On your personalized page or ‘locker room’ you can monitor information like your body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate, lap speed, etc. and keep track of your progress with charts. Apart from groups, you can also get yourself a GymBuddy to have someone whom you are accountable to for your fitness program. Plus you can join a challenge and test your fitness against other members.
Like most social networks, this one too requires you to register before you can join the site. iPhone owners can also keep up with the site using the Gyminee iPhone app.
Gyminee has it’s plus and minus points. It’s a very comprehensive fitness resource and you will find pretty much any information you search for. However, not many people are used to keeping a detailed fitness record so it’s easy to fall off the wagon. Still, it’s worth giving Gyminee a try. What do you think? Is a social network for fitness a good idea? Would you sign-up? Let me know in the comments.
