iFit $3.99 iFit is a clever app that focuses on making your workout more efficient. When you run, your music is automatically matched with your pace, and the app then guides you to a more efficient stride. iFit also comes with five training plans, each of which is customizable. Runkeeper Free Runkeeper is a great running companion if you want to log your runs or track your progress as you build your personal workout plan. Runkeeper offers a free trial period, and then requires a $35 annual fee, but it’s well worth it. MapMyRun Free Using MapMyRun’s wearable device (which works with iPhones, Android phones and Windows Phones), you can connect the app to your GPS-enabled mobile device to monitor and log your workout.
Every gym rat has a favorite app. You’ve got your workouts on there, so you can hit them at exactly the same time every day. That’s fine, but the problem with keeping it on your phone is you don’t have to put down the phone to actually train. Sometimes you get so lost in your workout, you lose track of time. You can turn your favorite fitness apps into something that’s integrated with your everyday life, rather than something you’ll feel guilty about leaving behind once you’ve completed your workout. With this in mind, I’ve gone through the best apps and gadgets out there to help you get into shape in 2018. If you’re looking for a cardio boost, these are the apps for you. If you’re looking for a way to help you go the distance, these are the apps and gadgets to get you there.
7. Runtastic Steel HR Watch Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of Runtastic Courtesy of Runtastic At a whopping 11 hours, it's the longest lasting fitness watch on our list. The watch also has an incredible 24-hour activity detection, so even if you don't move for a while it'll pick up your activity again, but it won't annoy you like other apps that show up a ton of push notifications. You can set custom vibration alerts, so even if you don't see a notification, you'll still know you're supposed to be moving. Other apps can track your time but Runtastic Steel HR watches track your heart rate, floors climbed and the number of calories you burned. It also gives you real-time coaching and feedback and it syncs up with all the other apps.
There’s no denying that fitness apps are a great tool for helping us achieve a fit body, but there’s a ton of really great fitness apps out there for a ton of different uses. We decided to round up some of our favorites, and show you the best fitness apps for your needs. Whether you’re into fitness, or you just want to get fit without a gym membership, the following apps will help you stay on track and reach your fitness goals. IFTTT If there’s one app that most fitness fanatics can’t stop using, it’s IFTTT. You can basically set it up so that almost anything in the web can be made into an “app” for your phone, which could be anything from food and recipes to podcasts and music.
