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Use filters to search for the type of class you want, from CrossFit to barre workouts. Once you’ve selected a class, you can secure a spot with the in-app reservation feature. There’s no need to fall behind in your Bodypump class. For ThoseWho Aren’t Morning People An app that lets you finish your morning workout in bed? Yes, please! Yoga Wake Up does exactly what the name suggests: It wakes you up with a short yoga or meditation routine. From“Reach and Root Wake Up” to “Spirit Wake Up,” you can select each morning routine’s intensity. Choose a wake up, set your wake up time, and let the gentle voice of your instructor clear away the morning’s inevitable grogginess. Forget breakfast in bed; you’ll feel so much better waking up this way.
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Bitcoin is in the news more than ever. Month after month, the value of the digital currency has done nothing but climb, and 2017 was its best year yet. The question is, is bitcoin worth the hype? Since its value began to climb last year, bitcoin gained the attention of just about everybody. It’s become something of an investment darling. But before you climb aboard the bitcoin express, you need to know what you’re getting into. relies on a form of cryptography to keep users’ transactions secure. On top of that, what many users find attractive about bitcoin is the lack of centralized regulation. There is no Federal Reserve or regulatory body overseeing the currency. Everything is completely decentralized, relying on a peer- to-peer system to function. If you’re not familiar with bitcoin, it’s a cryptocurrency. In other words, the currency Do all your early morning workout plans blast out of the jet engine when you travel? New time zones and ill- equipped hotel gyms may make you want to put off training. But now, with the internet just a tap away, there’s no excuse to miss a workout. Being away from home doesn’t mean you have to abandon your fitness goals. Check out these apps (most of them are available for free from iTunes or Google Play) and work out wherever your travels take you. For the Marathon Trainer If you forget your Fitbit and need to track your miles, Moves has your back. With automatic tracking capabilities and features that tell you how far you’ve walked, cycled, or run, this app will help you stick
THE QUESTION OF BITCOIN Is the Digital Currency Worth Your Time and Money?
paper puts it, “[Bitcoin’s] value is completely dependent on the confidence it inspires.”
There are many services online you can use to add bitcoin to your portfolio. You should do as much research as possible before taking the plunge. But beyond that, you need to be aware of the challenges that come with buying bitcoin. The biggest difficulty is volatility. The KBC Group, a Brussels-based bank and asset management firm, says the risk associated with bitcoin is too high. For one, as an investment, bitcoin does not generate interest, and when you cash out, you do have to pay capital gains. Returns come directly from its value at the time of sale and nothing more. As a recent KBC white
Bitcoin also comes with the challenge of security. Because bitcoin has the attention of so many people and its value keeps going up, data thieves are targeting the digital currency. When you buy bitcoin, you get an associated “private key.” If the key gets stolen, or you lose it, you’re out of luck. You must be careful. If you are considering buying into bitcoin, the best piece of advice is to do as much research as possible. Stay informed about what you’re buying and be aware of the risks.
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