Impact Of Social Media And Fitness Apps On The Health And Exercise Habits Of Modern Population

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Haritha S Kurup
Dr. Anjali.O
Dr.Sreekala K.G

Abstract

In today's world, social media and fitness apps are everywhere and they affect how people exercise and take care of their health. This article looks at how these technologies influence how much people exercise, how aware they are of their health, and how good they feel overall. It also discusses how social media helps spread fitness trends and tips, encouraging people to be healthier. Fitness apps gives personalized workout plans and help people track their progress, which makes it easier for them to stay fit. But there are some worries too. People might compare themselves to others too much on social media and feel bad about their bodies. They might also become too obsessed with exercising because of all the digital stuff around them. Also, some apps might focus too much on doing a lot of exercise rather than doing it safely. This article says it is important for people to use social media and fitness apps in a balanced way. They should think carefully, not overdo it, and take care of their whole health, not just exercise. Understanding how technology affects behavior can help people stay healthy while using these tools.

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Haritha S Kurup, Dr. Anjali.O, & Dr.Sreekala K.G. (2022). Impact Of Social Media And Fitness Apps On The Health And Exercise Habits Of Modern Population. Journal of Advanced Zoology, 43(1), 929–931. https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v43i1.4781
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Author Biographies

Haritha S Kurup

Assistant Professor, Government College Madappally. 

Dr. Anjali.O

Associate Professor, Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi

Dr.Sreekala K.G

Assistant Professor,IASE,Thrissur

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