Posted 02/18/09 at 11:00:00 AM by David Murphy

It might seem like an oxymoron to the average geek: getting healthy with your PC.  Sure, you can lift your turbo-charged, water-cooled desktop as if you were doing a common bench press.  And you could probably tie the ends of the two front speakers in your 5.1 surround sound system together, creating a crude jump rope for exercising right out of your home office / basement dwelling / dorm room.  But while these fitness techniques might improve your personal health, they're not very beneficial for the longevity of your beloved computer system.

Let's fix that.

We're taking a look at fitness-themed applications in this week's freeware roundup.  And while you might roll your eyes as you head back to your local meat locker for a punching session, don't brush off the notion of computer-assisted fitness just yet.  From applications that help you map your heart rate, to nutrition guides, to a comprehensive guidebook of exercises that you can do right at (or near) your desk, this batch of freeware apps will help you transform your PC into your very own personal trainer.  

Slap on some sweatbands and click the link, for it's time to pump you up.

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