An Apple a Day

Every news website, tv channel and newspaper is remembering the legacy that is Steve Jobs.  The "creative genius and visionary" has influenced so much of our world. While everyone else will be talking about the technology and business sense, I would like to thank Steve Jobs for helping to create healthier and more fit people. You might laugh at that logic but in terms of health, the ipod, itunes, and perfectly created playlists are they key to a great workout for me and so many other people.  Without my ipod, I might only walk for 20 minutes instead of 40. I could not ride a stationary bike for more than 15 minutes without being bored.  Sure there were "walkmans" and portable CD players but the ipod has made it easier for all of us to find the music that will inspire and motivate us to continue with our workouts.  Steve Jobs vision allowed us to create a playlist that we can use to train for a marathon, a triathalon or just to walk our first mile.   Think about how difficult it was to carry that big portable CD player while you were running. It wasn't easy!

Take it a few steps further and the iphone has revolutionized the way that I can help people to change the way they eat and take care of their diabetes.  By using apps to track calories or count carbohydrates, people can easily make changes and on-the-spot decisions to live healthier lives. IPads are even used in medical centers across the country to teach patients how to lead healthier lives.   If used to its full potential, the technology and applications made available by apple can help each of us to live healthier lives; it can't do the work but it can make it easier and more enjoyable.  Like they always said..an Apple a day keeps the doctor away.

RIP Steve Jobs