Your iPhone maybe the portal to that fitness goal you have always dreamed about! Here are the top five best apps to help you on your way.
1. MyFitnessPal. Most of us don't like calorie counting, because it can be obsessive and just a little too intense, but MyFitnessPal can help you become more aware of what you are eating. It provides nutritional information, including protein, fiber, sugar, etc., on different types of foods --from produce to foods found in specific stores. I even spotted the nutritional information for food from Grins. It also gives you an estimate of what you burn off during different exercises, after you input your weight, gender, and height. It lets you set a daily nutritional goal, and you can keep track of your balance as you eat and workout throughout the day!
2. NTC. Also known as Nike Training Club, this app is amazing! It is an on-the-go personal trainer, providing tons of different workouts! There are cardio workouts, toning workouts, weights workouts, you name it! Don't have time to do a long workout? They even have short-but-sweet 15-minute circuits that are condensed and leave you sweating like you have been at the gym for an hour! This app even provides videos on how to do all the exercises, rewards for reaching goals (including cool smoothie recipes), and celebrity workouts! Give it a try -- it is intense, but you won't regret it!
3. Nike+Running. This is another great Nike app! If you like to run, or want to start, this is a great way to track your progress! It tracks the distance, pace, and times of your runs. It even provides training programs if you are looking to run in a certain upcoming race, and daily reminders to make sure you stay on track with the schedule!
3. HealthyOut. Got special dietary needs, but tired of cooking for yourself and want to hit up a restaurant with friends? This app is the one for you! You can put in your dietary restrictions, pick the restaurant you want to go to, and it will help you find options that you can healthily enjoy! Even if you do not have dietary restrictions, but are just looking for the healthiest options at restaurants, this app can and will provide.
4. Daily Yoga. Want to give yoga a try, but too afraid to step into a class of supposed yoga experts? Though you shouldn't be afraid, this app can help you out. It provides yoga sequences, voiced-over explanations of the moves, and videos so you can quickly get on your way to your inner zen. With midterms coming up, the stress is going to get amped up, so Daily Yoga can provide relaxing yoga sessions whenever, and wherever, you need them.
5. Sleep Cycle. While sleeping is not exactly fitness, it is vital for your health! Sleep Cycle analyzes your sleep patterns and wakes you up when you are in your lightest sleep, making it easier for you to wake up refreshed! Also, it can help you track factors that may be interrupting your sleep, so you can be on your way to a longer, more restful sleep in no time! Or, better yet, try a yoga session from Daily Yoga to wind down before bed, and then be gently woken by Sleep Cycle the next morning. Voila! A perfect night's sleep.
With the help of these amazing apps, you will be on your way to a healthier, stronger you in no time.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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