Best Fitness Apps to Keep You with the Program

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Many of us have fitness goals and find it difficult to reach them. While there is no substitute for the actual effort you have to make, there are some fitness apps that could help you with your fitness quest:

Runtastic

This is great app for most outdoor activities such as walking, running and cycling. The free version of the app has enough functionalities for most requirements. It tells you how far you’ve gone, at what speed, the gradient of your route, the number of calories burnt and so on.

Strava

A top rated app that lets you track your ride, analyze your performance over time and also share your workout with friends for further motivation. You can also participate in personal challenges, follow friends and training buddies as well as pros.

Jefit

This app is a workout tracker and gym log for those who prefer gyms or don’t have access to open air workouts. This app has HD video exercise instructions and workout programs, logging and tracking of workouts, and lets you tailor your workout to your specific goals.

J&J Official 7 Minute Workout

This one is tailored for those who make the excuse of being too busy and not having the time for workouts. The app has a workout library with 22 workout options of varying durations and intensity which can be customized for various requirements.

Couch to 5K

This is the app you need if you want to go from couch potato to a lean, mean running machine. It promises to help you get up and running 5 km in just 9 weeks, though you can take longer if you wish. It also supports android wear, so you can check your progress from your wrist.

Zombies, Run!

The app invites you to join 2 million runners for an epic adventure. In other words this is a fitness app come video game. This immersive game requires you to run away from zombies. Lots of audio drama, groaning and rattling; plus your fave music.

Sworkit

Here are workouts for all fitness and experience levels that offer detailed guidance and which can be fitted to your schedule. There is a 6 week program for beginners, body weight exercise guidance and customization features.

Step counter

You’ve heard about how all the activity you engage in, in a day, it all counts? This pedometer app helps you track all of your activity, not just your workouts. The built in sensor counts steps without GPS, lets to keep track of calories consumed versus calories burned.

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