Going Mobile--Apps Galore

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m pretty attached to my iPhone. It goes everywhere with me. I’ve been known to panic if I don’t have it. It is my lifeline at times. But get this…I rarely ever use it as a phone!

One of the things I DO use it for is to help me with my quest for fitness. There are many fitness apps available now for iPhone or Android based phones.  They come in handy if you don’t have a gym membership (or even if you do), need motivation, travel often, or just want to try something new. Many of the apps track your fitness so you get to see your progress and many sync to online websites where you can share your progress with others.

These are a few of the fitness apps on my phone right now. I don’t work for any of these companies and do not get paid to endorse any of these apps. They are just ones I have found and liked or liked the idea of.  You’ll notice that many of them are for running.

Ease Into 5K (Bluefin Software, LLC)—This is a 9 week program that does what its title says. It eases you into being able to run a 5K. I started using it when I began running two years ago. Since finishing the program I have completed three 5Ks and plan to run more.

• Has GPS built in
• Syncs with your playlist
• Voice prompts tell you when to walk/run/cool down
• Can connect to Facebook so you can tell your friends how you did on your run

Bridge to 10K (Bluefin Software, LLC)—The next step in the program. Another six weeks and technically I could be running a 10K. (I’ll admit, I haven’t tried this one yet but more on that another time).

• Has all the same cool features as Ease Into 5K
• There is an Ease Into 10K if you felt the need to skip the 5K version and go big

Nike Running (Nike)      

• Logs and maps your runs
• Voice prompts tell you your distance and time
• GPS tracking works well
• Syncs with Nikeplus.com where you can set goals
• Can set it to get “Cheers” from your friends on Facebook

 Map My Fitness (MapMyFitness)

• Maps runs through GPS or manual entry
• Syncs with online account at www.mapmyfitness.com
• Maps pace, time, and elevation
• Works with your phones playlist

Bootcamp (Bluefin, LLC)—I haven’t used this one yet but I really plan to. It works you through different work out routines. Some exercises use hand weights or a medicine ball.

• List of some of the workouts
• “Feel the Burn”
• “Cardio and Core”
• “Quick Cardio”
• “Killer Quads”
• Uses music from your phone
• Voice prompts and timer

Pocket Yoga Builder (Rainfrog, LLC)—Another app I haven’t used but have every intention of doing so. It would have really come in handy when I was teaching yoga!

• Build your own yoga routine
• Add music using playlists on your phone
• Provides  voice prompt

If you have any apps that you use that I haven’t mentioned, please share them with us. Comment and give us the name and tell us what you like about it.