Installing one of these best workout apps in your handheld device before you start getting rid of that stubborn flab, will be a good idea. If you are working towards losing all the extra pounds by yourself, without a trainer, it becomes all the more important for you to have a companion for keeping a track of your progress. And thus, we have put together a list comprising efficient tools to motivate you into getting out of that bed and stay fit. So take a look, install the alternative that suits you the best and get back into shape.
1 – Runkeeper:
If you‘ve decided to run and lose all the weight that you have piled on, RunKeeper is what you should download on your Android or iOS device. While you are running, it gives you audio cues as well as coaching through your headphones and allows you to listen to your playlist as well. There are sensors to measure your heart rate, while it even records your pace, distance and time.
Your previous records are stored in it and the software sends notifications as and when you set a personal best or hit a milestone. And if you feel like clicking pictures and sharing them with your friends while jogging, well, you’ll appreciate the fact that it lets you do that too.
2 – Workout Trainer:
If the developers of this alternative in our roster are to be believed, it makes sure that you get in the best shape of your life with the help of multiple routines by expert personal trainers. Complete with audio, video and photo instructions, it includes programs for weight training, running, weight loss, yoga and many more.
And if you are confused about which regimen to choose, you can let the tool’s Shakerciser do all the work and dig up the right one for you from its archives. You are not required to use equipments to get that perfect look if you choose to use this trainer.
3 – Endomondo Sports Tracker:
Endomondo Sports Tracker not only acts as your personal trainer, but also a social fitness partner which is apt for most of the distance-based activity. These include running, jogging, walking, cycling and more. And if you want it to help you with your weight training, spinning, treadmill run or other indoor activities, add the program manually to the tool and you will be good to go.
It tells you how much distance you have covered through audio feedback and features a newsfeed that lets you in on your friends’ sessions and progress. And if you feel like commenting on their programs or chatting with them, the tool has an option for that as well.
For: Android, iOS, BlackBerry
4 – runtastic Pro:
Like most of the other alternatives mentioned in this lineup of workout apps, this program gives audio cues as well. But what makes it different from the others is the live cheering which will definitely motivate you into running an extra mile or two. The all-in-one exercise software plays the part of your coach for most of the outdoor and indoor activities.
Besides iPod integration (for the iOS version), there’s live tracking so your friends and family know exactly where you are. Here you can set a goal and it works towards helping you achieve it. And if that’s not enough, it tells you how the weather is going to be so you are not stuck in case you have decided to run on a particular day.
For: Android ($4.99), iOS ($4.99), BlackBerry ($3.99)
5 – Jefit:
Jefit is a bodybuilding tool which is well suited to all those individuals who like to sweat it out in the gym. It tracks body statistics, keeps a detailed data base of all your programs and lets you design your own exercise routine. Moreover, there’s two-way synchronization so you can save all your data on online servers and access it from your phone.
The software tags along a user-friendly interface and lets you switch between bulking, cutting, general or sporting-specific routines. Also, to give you a better idea about your progress, it brings graphic charts for all your statistics and calculates your BMI too. In case you want to keep a visual record, click pictures after every session and find out how much your body has changed ever since you started exercising.
6 – MapMyFitness:
Another fitness tracking software to have found a place on our catalog is MapMyFitness which keep tabs on your calories, distance covered during running, cycling or walking, time, route, pace and everything else related to exercising. Eating healthy is one of the pre-requisites for losing weight and you’ll be glad to know that it tracks your diet as well. And as there are audio updates, you do not have to keep checking your phone every now and then.
Conclusion:
So these were the best workout apps available for some of the major mobile platforms such as iOS, Android and BlackBerry. Regardless of which kind of routine you have chosen to get rid of your weight and fit into your old pair of jeans, these tools will help you achieve your goal and continue to stay fit so you do not put on whatever you lost once again. Do try them and get back to us so we know that they have been of help to you.
