7 Mobile Apps to Get You Fit
There are plenty of cool applications for the iPhone (and some for the Blackberry) to help you get and stay fit, and many are free. Whether you are counting calories or creating unique workouts to avoid exercise boredom, a mobile app can help fit in with your busy lifestyle.
Free Apps
GoodFoodNearYou- Using GPS and nutritional information for restaurants in your area, this neat little app will find somewhere healthy for you to eat nearby. Powered by the GoodFoodNearYou website, the free app is available on iPhones, iPod touch and many Blackberry models. Find the app at the Apple Store.
LoseIt!- This app is helpful for those trying to lose weight through calorie counting. Set your daily goal and track caloric intake by logging foods throughout the day and substract calories based on exercise. The app will tally and store the calorie count for your favorite recipes, making it easier and quicker to track your calories. Find the app at the Apple Store.
RunKeeper- Developed by a runner, this app tracks and stores data on distance, speed and pace of each run. Runners can monitor their improvement with a history tool. Map and record runing paths with the built-in GPS. Find the app at the Apple Store.
Low-Priced Apps
iFitness- Choose from over 160 unique exercises to vary your workouts, and continue to lose weight and build strength. Each exercise comes with photo instructions and you can mix-and-match for custom workouts. A log helps you keep track of progess. The app is $1.99 at the Apple Store.
Nutrition Menu- Look up the nutritional information of almost 80,000 different food items without connecting to the internet. This is the largest free-standing nutritional database out there, and you can also use to track daily calorie intake. The app is $2.99 at the Apple Store.
Expensive Apps
iPump- Developed by PumpOne, this app is like having your own persona trainer in your pocket. With a database of over 4,000 exercise images and videos, you can drag and drop to create custom workouts just for you. You can also choose from over 400 complete workouts, with video and audio instruction. In addition, you can email fitness experts and get real responses. At $19.99, this app is a bit more steep but sounds like it’s worth it. PumpOne also offers some free exercise videos at the website, so check it out!
iBody- This app helps you to records and tracks health factors such as weight, blood pressure and pulse. This app was recently awarded a Mobie award for best app in the Healthcare and Fitness category. The app is $9.99 at the Apple Store.
