If you are looking to get in shape, be in shape or stay in shape, consider downloading these apps or getting a fitness watch to help guide and track your progress!
Fitness Apps:
1. If you don’t own a single fitness prop: Freeletics Bodyweight (FREE)
Why to choose this app: The meaning behind the name Freeletics, is ‘freedom’. Exercise can be done anywhere at anytime.
What is it: Freeletics is a personalized fitness coach. Create your own individual training plan with no equipment required. Has 10-30 minute workouts that are based off your bodyweight. This app has over 900 different workout variations for you to choose from. You can watch tutorials on how to perform the exercise, to ensure you are executing it perfectly.
Who it’s for: Everyone
2. Training for a race: Nike + Run Club (FREE)
Why to choose this app: This app is great if you are looking for a more social image-oriented app. Your route will be mapped out in a picture and you can upload it on your social media account. The ‘My Coach’ option gives you the ability to select your own workout plan. Many running GPS watches syncs with the Nike + Run Club app.
What is it: This is a run tracking app that tracks your process of running. You can set a goal distance, and the app will notify you when you reached your goal. This app also has a ‘Duration’ option, which allows you to set a time for your run. Also, it has a ‘Speed’ option for interval training.
Who it’s for: Runners
3. If you want rewards as you exercise: Sweatcoin (FREE)
Why to choose this app: Sweatcoin is an app that pays you to be active. Easy way to earn free rewards just for walking. Has a feature to send your friends coins, as it enhances the idea of group rewards.
What is it: Sweatcoin is an app that will convert your outdoor steps into ‘sweatcoins’. Once converted, you can redeem rewards from the app if you have enough coins. This app basically pays you to move around. About every 1,000 steps give you one sweatcoin. Some rewards offered are, cash rewards, TV’s, iPhones, Delta Airlines gift card and etc.
Who it’s for: Everyone
4. If you want to count your calories and track your diet: MyFitnessPal (FREE)
Why to choose this app: MyFitnessPal allows you to log your weight daily, running times, and track the foods you eat. Has an online community where it allows you to communicate with fellow peers to exchange any ideas and tips.
What is it: MyFitnessPal has over 350 exercises for you to choose from. It will show you how much calories are burned during each activity by basing it off weight, height, and gender. Yoga and pilates are also options to choose from. When you want to track the foods you eat, you can quickly scan the barcode and the nutrition facts will be added for you.
Who it’s for: Everyone
Fitness Watches: Fitbit vs. Apple Watch Series 3
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit:
Measures steps taken, distance travelled, calories burned
Shows minutes of daily activeness
Stores historical data and allows you to set daily goals
Barometric altimeter (distance climbed)
Syncs weight data if you opt to buy the Fitbit Aria scale
Supports running, cross-training, biking, strength and cardio workouts
Sends you reminders to move
Apple Watch:
Measures steps taken, distance travelled, calories burned
Shows minutes of daily activeness
Stores historical data and allows you to set daily goals
Fast processor, bigger battery life
Built in 4G so you don’t need to carry your phone
Offers two main fitness apps: Activity and Workout App
Activity app tracks, health, movement, wellness, and daily routine
Workout app tracks, running, cycling and walking
Shows calories burned, minutes of activity achieved, how often you stood instead of sat
Heart-rate monitor:
Fitbit:
Monitors your heart rate 24/7
LED sensors are more close to the wrist
Apple Watch:
Checks heart rate every 10 minutes during the day
Continuously checks when you use the Workout app
Measures resting heart rate and recovery heart rate
Sends notifications if something seems off
Calorie Counting:
Fitbit:
Estimates burned calories based off basal metabolic rate
Tracking begins at midnight and counts the calories that are burnt sleeping
Can manually log your fitness activities
Apple Watch:
Uses motion and heart rate data for calorie count
Apple watch learns your habits, activity levels, and heart rate averages
Battery life:
Fitbit:
~5 days
Recharging time: ~2 hours
Apple watch:
~3 days
Recharging time: ~2.5 hours
Price:
Fitbit:
From $130
Apple Watch:
From $329
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