Fitness and Wellness Apps

Jolene Chambers provides advice on a selection of fitness and wellness apps you should have on your smartphone.

With a combined 4.5 million apps between the Apple and Google Play Stores, there is an app for almost everything. . There are so many excellent choices out there that it can be nearly overwhelming regarding health and fitness. Whether you want to lose weight, get six-pack abs, or improve your total wellness, these apps are everything you need to achieve your fitness goals.

Before You Dive In

Fitness apps are amazing. They put a personal trainer right in your pocket. But these apps often contain a ton of personal data about you that you would not want falling into the wrong hands.

Unfortunately, many of these companies do not have the best security records. For example, MyFitnessPal experienced a data breach 2018 that affected 150 million users.

For this reason, you should always exercise extra caution when using health and fitness apps. Do not use your real name and primary email address when signing up. Also, create a rigorous password that you do not use anywhere else. Moreover, use a VPN service to encrypt and protect your internet connection. It increases your overall digital security.

Fitbit

You have undoubtedly heard of the famous fitness tracker, Fitbit. Whether you have one or not, Fitbit is also an exercise and fitness platform. Anyone can download the app onto their phone to track relevant data like their calories, water intake, and training.

Within the app, Fitbit also has a selection of free exercise regimens led by trainers. But things get good when you sign up for Fitbit Premium. It includes enhanced stats, a massive workout library, and other perks. And they are currently offering a 90-day free trial. You have three months to decide whether it is the right fit for you.

Aaptiv

Everybody loves group fitness classes. Unfortunately, they are likely to remain off the table for a while longer. Enter Aaptiv, an audio-only app with a catalogue of over 2,500 workouts.

The catalogue spans cardio to yoga, muscle building to weight loss, and more. And you will be in the expert hands of one of Aaptiv's skilled instructors. Whether you have a favourite class or want something new, plenty keeps you engaged.

Nike+ Training App

Nike has expanded beyond shoes and apparel into wearable tech over the last few years. From smartwatches to sensors and apps, Nike has entered the 2020s.

Nike+ is an intuitive app that tracks calories, workout performance, heart rate, and more. It also links to all Nike wearables, making it the perfect way to see how well you are doing from one convenient dashboard. Like the other apps on this list, it features fitness classes that you can use to achieve your fitness goals.

Fitocracy

Gamification is everywhere nowadays. And in few places, you see it more often than in fitness apps. Fitocracy combines games with workout planning to inspire you to work harder. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger is a fan of this app.

Fitocracy is also easy to use. Choose from a preset workout category, enter your height and weight, and get ready for reps. You will earn badges and ascend in the rankings if you hit your targets.

You can compete against friends or the leaderboard to inspire you to push yourself to the next fitness level.

Body Foundation

Everybody wants that killer Hollywood body. Ashley Borden has long been one of the top trainers of the stars, famous for getting A-list actors in shape.

Body Foundation is part of her "6 Weeks to Sculpted Series." If you are looking for something a little more focused, then this is it. You will work through a regimen that involves cardio, strength training, and flexibility to get into fantastic shape.

The app includes meal planning and weight tracking to chart your progress.

MyFitnessPal

As mentioned, MyFitnessPal has had an incident with data in the past. But that does not mean it is not a great fitness app. It would be best if you took the precautions mentioned with it.

Under Armour developed MyFitnessPal to be the one-stop shop for diet and exercise. It makes it easy for people to get into shape. After entering your health data, you are ready to select your fitness goals and hit the ground running.

It syncs with Apple Health and other devices to provide a comprehensive picture of your wellness. If you want one app that does it all, it is hard to beat MyFitnessPal.

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About the Author

Jolene Chambers is a cybersecurity consultant and freelance blogger. She is working on a cybersecurity campaign to raise awareness of the threats businesses and individuals face online.


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With a combined 4.5 million apps between the Apple and Google Play Stores, there is an app for almost everything. . There are so many excellent choices out there that it can be nearly overwhelming regarding health and fitness. Whether you want to lose weight, get six-pack abs, or improve your total wellness, these apps are everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. Before You Dive In Fitness apps are amazing. They put a personal trainer right in your pocket. But these apps often contain a ton of personal data about you that you would not want falling into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, many of these companies do not have the best security records. For example, MyFitnessPal experienced a data breach 2018 that affected 150 million users. For this reason, you should always exercise extra caution when using health and fitness apps. Do not use your real name and primary email address when signing up. Also, create a rigorous password that you do not use anywhere else. Moreover, use a VPN service to encrypt and protect your internet connection. It increases your overall digital security. Fitbit You have undoubtedly heard of the famous fitness tracker, Fitbit. Whether you have one or not, Fitbit is also an exercise and fitness platform. Anyone can download the app onto their phone to track relevant data like their calories, water intake, and training. Within the app, Fitbit also has a selection of free exercise regimens led by trainers. But things get good when you sign up for Fitbit Premium. It includes enhanced stats, a massive workout library, and other perks. And they are currently offering a 90-day free trial. You have three months to decide whether it is the right fit for you. Aaptiv Everybody loves group fitness classes. Unfortunately, they are likely to remain off the table for a while longer. Enter Aaptiv, an audio-only app with a catalogue of over 2,500 workouts. The catalogue spans cardio to yoga, muscle building to weight loss, and more. And you will be in the expert hands of one of Aaptiv's skilled instructors. Whether you have a favourite class or want something new, plenty keeps you engaged. Nike+ Training App Nike has expanded beyond shoes and apparel into wearable tech over the last few years. From smartwatches to sensors and apps, Nike has entered the 2020s. Nike+ is an intuitive app that tracks calories, workout performance, heart rate, and more. It also links to all Nike wearables, making it the perfect way to see how well you are doing from one convenient dashboard. Like the other apps on this list, it features fitness classes that you can use to achieve your fitness goals. Fitocracy Gamification is everywhere nowadays. And in few places, you see it more often than in fitness apps. Fitocracy combines games with workout planning to inspire you to work harder. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger is a fan of this app. Fitocracy is also easy to use. Choose from a preset workout category, enter your height and weight, and get ready for reps. You will earn badges and ascend in the rankings if you hit your targets. You can compete against friends or the leaderboard to inspire you to push yourself to the next fitness level. Body Foundation Everybody wants that killer Hollywood body. Ashley Borden has long been one of the top trainers of the stars, famous for getting A-list actors in shape. Body Foundation is part of her "6 Weeks to Sculpted Series." If you are looking for something a little more focused, then this is it. You will work through a regimen that involves cardio, strength training, and flexibility to get into fantastic shape. The app includes meal planning and weight tracking to chart your progress. MyFitnessPal As mentioned, MyFitnessPal has had an incident with data in the past. But that does not mean it is not a great fitness app. It would be best if you took the precautions mentioned with it. Under Armour developed MyFitnessPal to be the one-stop shop for diet and exercise. It makes it easy for people to get into shape. After entering your health data, you are ready to select your fitness goals and hit the ground running. It syncs with Apple Health and other devices to provide a comprehensive picture of your wellness. If you want one app that does it all, it is hard to beat MyFitnessPal. It syncs with Apple Health and other devices to provide a comprehensive picture of your wellness. If you want one app that does it all, it is hard to beat MyFitnessPal. Page Reference If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is: CHAMBERS, J. (2020) Fitness and Wellness Apps [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/article574.htm [Accessed About the Author Jolene Chambers is a cybersecurity consultant and freelance blogger. She is working on a cybersecurity campaign to raise awareness of the threats businesses and individuals face online.