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Top 7 Health and Fitness Apps

November 27th, 2016 by

Technology has gotten its hands on everything, and health and fitness is no different. Whether it’s your phone, tablet, or even your watch, something to aid you in your health is a push or a click away. To make sure we are taking advantage of our devices’ (and our app stores) fullest capabilities, we took a look at seven of the top Android and Apple health and fitness apps on the market. Even though some of them have in app-purchases (meaning you can buy a feature or package that may enhance your experience using the app), all the apps on this list are free to download to your device. Let’s get started! (Note: This list is in no particular order of preference. Choose the app that works best for you!)

1. Tabata Timer

Tabata is a form of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) — simply put, it requires doing a lot of exercise in a short amount of time. A Tabata workout will consist of a certain amount of seconds a user will work out and a certain amount of seconds they rest; For example, while doing four minutes of pushups, a user is challenged to perform 20 seconds of pushups and then rest for 10 for the complete four minutes. This app is ideal for that. Users simply set how many seconds they are going to work out, then how many seconds they rest, and how many rounds they do it for. You can even add a song to play during the workout to keep you pushing through it. Get it now: iTunes — Google Play.

2. BodySpace (Developer: Bodybuilding.com)

This is the mobile hub of one of the biggest health websites on the internet, Bodybuilding.com. With this app, users can follow a workout routine, create one of their own, and find different exercises and the body parts they wish to focus on. They even enter competitions for cash prizes! But maybe its coolest feature is its online community, where users can find friends and challenge each other to take their workouts to the next level. Get it now: iTunes — Google Play.

3. MapMyRun (Developer: MapMyFitness, Inc.)

For the runners out there, this app lets you track your journey step-by-step. This app measures the distance a user runs, the route their journey took them through, the pace they ran at, and logs all of their runs. Hit a personal best? This app will let users share the run on social media for ultimate bragging rights. Get it now: iTunes — Google Play. For the more outdoorsy type, there is also a MapMyHike app. Get it now: iTunes — Google Play.

4. MyFitnessPal (Developer: MyFitnessPal, Inc.)

MyFitnessPal is one of the most popular calorie counting apps on Android and Apple devices. It has a huge database consisting of over 6,000,000 foods. This app can connect to pretty much any fitness device (e.g. Fitbit, Garmin, Jawbone, etc.). And, if you don’t have a device, it can still track a user’s exercise. Get it now: iTunes — Google Play.

5. FitStar Personal Trainer (Developer: FitStar, Inc.)

The common excuse, “I don’t have time to work out,” is a thing of the past with FitStar, the app that gives users a workout that they can perform anywhere. What makes this app interesting is its dynamic adjustment of user goals, capabilities, and feedback — just like a personal trainer. FitStar Personal Trainer has an accompanying yoga app, called FitStar Yoga. Just like its personal trainer cohort, FitStar Yoga is ideal for people that are trying to get a session in no matter the time or place. Get it: now: iTunes — Google Play.

6. HealthyOut Healthy Meal Finder (Developer: Rise Labs, Inc.)

Want to go out to eat but don’t want your diet to crash and burn because of the meal? HealthyOut will helps users find healthy dining out selections in their area. Users can search for meals by type of dish, specific ingredients they would like to have, or the type of cuisine. Want a Mediterranean high protein meal? This app will find a place in your area if there is one. Get it now: iTunes — Google Play.

7. Applicable App for Your Fitness Device

Whether you have a Fitbit, Nike Fuelband, Jawbone or a Garmin, make sure you get the accompanying mobile app for the device. You will be able to do some neat things like mark down your personal records, change your device settings, and even make your device an alarm clock. It’s all about personalization, so make it yours and own it!