Training Apps

Mr. Micky Addam provides advice on how to pick an app to track your fitness goals.

The year 2020 was the perfect example of people attempting to stay motivated and healthy while spending most of their time at home. If you regularly go to the gym, the pandemic prevented you from following your traditional routine.

According to 2020 stats, downloads of apps related to health and fitness spiked drastically. According to Forbes, some apps stand out from the crowd. Users were specifically interested in apps providing video workouts. For some, such apps gave the illusion of being at the gym and following the instructions from their trainers.

Although many of us want to focus on working out, we often fail to schedule time for it in our daily schedules. So, is there any solution here?

Yes, there is. If you are one of the busy individuals who want to begin your day with either a light or heavy workout, there are ways to motivate yourself. Here are some of the best health apps for you to use to stay healthy. The best part is that you do not have to go to the gym for this.

How to pick an app for tracking your fitness goals

Apps have the potential to improve everything you do. From exercising to staying up to date with the latest news, apps do it all. However, before selecting an app, ensure its owners and overall operation are safe. Many fraudulent apps might take advantage of the data you provide them with.

For instance, you would not want your physical characteristics, such as weight, to influence the ads you see online. Thus, it is essential to ensure that your data travels safely. In addition to choosing reliable app providers, you can turn to VPNs. A Virtual Private Network guarantees that data related to your online actions flows encrypted. It might prevent snoopers from retrieving information about you. Thus, it is a great way to become more anonymous online and preserve the integrity of the information you share.

Runkeeper

If you have a good habit of running early in the morning, this app can significantly help. It has some cool aspects like pace tracking, distance tracking, heart rate monitoring, etc. The app also has a feature that allows you to connect to the music app on your phone. Hence, you can listen to your favourite adrenaline-pumping tracks while running. You can use the app to create personalised plans and take up the in-app challenges to keep yourself charged and motivated.

30-Day Fitness at Home

The second on this list is this app that bagged a 4.8 rating on the Google Play Store and has been downloaded over 10 million times. Now, what makes it so special? Many features make it stand out from other apps, such as:

Multiple 30-day challenges.
It records the progress of the training automatically.
The app gradually increases the intensity of the workout.
If, in any case, you forget. The app will remind you to work out.
Do not have much time for a workout? No worries. This app features short sessions that will make you sweaty in minutes.

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is somehow a blend of all the necessary things. For instance, whether you want to lose weight, tone up your body, build a workout routine, or just keep your body on a good diet, the app will come in handy.

The app allows you to record and improve your food habits over time. Moreover, if you are more concerned, you can also chart your diet plan as per preference. You can track water consumption throughout the day, sync your workouts with another device, and whatnot. You can get countless benefits from this app.

Nike Training Club

Like other apps, this one prepares you for the day well. The key difference is that it is a bit more diverse than the rest of the apps. You can try free and HIT workouts and go for professional exercises designed by Nike master trainers.

Other than that, you can choose a workout lasting 5 to 60 minutes. You can choose from workouts that include full body weight, lightweight, or even one with a full range of equipment. A great thing about the application is that the Nike experts film the videos in high quality, which makes it easy for the users to understand the workout.

FitOn: Free Fitness Workouts and Personalized Plans

The prime benefit of this app is its video feature. Unlike other apps, the FitOn app has highly interactive videos on losing weight, building muscles, enhancing cardio endurance, and whatnot.

Here are some of the prime aspects of the FitOn app:

Guidance for meditation and stress relief.
The app allows you to search for workouts related to various body parts, intensity, and length.
Create personalized workout plans and act upon them.
Get interactive and informative videos from celebrity trainers.
Get access to various short workouts if you have less time.

Page Reference

If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is:

ADDAM, M. (2021) Training Apps [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/article624.htm [Accessed

About the Author

Micky Addam is a Freelance Journalist who writes about Nutrition and Minerals to help sportspeople.


topics A-Z Page Index Article Library Coaching General Young Athletes Literature Reviews Coaching Conditioning Endurance Ergogenic Aids Evaluation Injury Prevention Nutrition Physiology Planning Psychology Skill Development Speed Strength Female Athletes Master Athletes Young Athletes Sports Specific Basketball Bodybuilding Boxing Cycling Golf Rowing Rugby Soccer Squash Swimming Tennis Triathlon USA Football Training Conditioning Endurance Ergogenic Aids Evaluation Injury Prevention Nutrition Physiology Planning Psychology Skill Development Speed Strength Anatomy & Physiology Articles Biomechanics Body Systems Cardiovascular Digestive Endocrine Muscular Neurological Respiratory Skeletal Body Type Energy Systems Maximum Heart Rate Movement Analysis Coaching Articles Assessment Communication Ethics Group Dynamics Methods Philosophy Process Principles Responsibilities Styles Skills & Roles Young Athletes Fitness Development Articles Agility Conditioning Core Stability Endurance Flexibility Skill Speed Strength Training Principles VO2max Fitness Testing Articles Blood Pressure Evaluation Tests Ideal Weight Nutrition Articles Basal Metabolic Rate Eating & Competing Eating Disorders Glycemic Index Healthy Eating Minerals Vitamins Planning Articles Athlete Profiling Creating a Plan LTAD Tapering Warm Up & Cool Down Programs Aqua Training Circuit Training CNS Training Complex Training Fartlek Training Heart Rate Training Hill Training Medicine Ball Training Personal Exercise Plan Plyometric Training Track & Field Training Weight Training Psychology Articles Competitive Anxiety Mental Imagery Relaxation Techniques SCAT Sports Psychology Stress Management TEOSQ Sports American Football Basketball Boxing Cross Country Cycling Fell Running Golf Rowing Rugby Soccer Squash Swimming Tennis Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Sport Development Funding in Sport History of Sport Olympic Games Sport Structure Sports Injury Articles ACL Cramp Cryotherapy Dehydration Hot & Cold Baths Injury Prevention Muscle Imbalance Over Training Shin Soreness Stitch Sports Merchandise Books & DVD's Clothing & Shoes Training Aids Magazines Track & Field Combined Events Decathlon Heptathlon Hexathlon Octathlon Pentathlon Jumps High Jump Long Jump Pole Vault Triple Jump Running Hurdles Long Distance Middle Distance Sprints Steeplechase Throws Discus Hammer Javelin Shot Putt Track & Field Safety Training Aids Articles Ergogenic Aids Massage Sports Drinks Supplements Website Blog Website Updates Website Information Awards Disclaimer & Copyright Help - where do I find Link Exchange Policy Visitors Comments Visitor Feedback Visitor Statistics Web Master Web Links Coaches Corner Useful Links	Training Apps Mr. Micky Addam provides advice on how to pick an app to track your fitness goals. The year 2020 was the perfect example of people attempting to stay motivated and healthy while spending most of their time at home. If you regularly go to the gym, the pandemic prevented you from following your traditional routine. According to 2020 stats, downloads of apps related to health and fitness spiked drastically. According to Forbes, some apps stand out from the crowd. Users were specifically interested in apps providing video workouts. For some, such apps gave the illusion of being at the gym and following the instructions from their trainers. Although many of us want to focus on working out, we often fail to schedule time for it in our daily schedules. So, is there any solution here? Yes, there is. If you are one of the busy individuals who want to begin your day with either a light or heavy workout, there are ways to motivate yourself. Here are some of the best health apps for you to use to stay healthy. The best part is that you do not have to go to the gym for this. How to pick an app for tracking your fitness goals Apps have the potential to improve everything you do. From exercising to staying up to date with the latest news, apps do it all. However, before selecting an app, ensure its owners and overall operation are safe. Many fraudulent apps might take advantage of the data you provide them with. For instance, you would not want your physical characteristics, such as weight, to influence the ads you see online. Thus, it is essential to ensure that your data travels safely. In addition to choosing reliable app providers, you can turn to VPNs. A Virtual Private Network guarantees that data related to your online actions flows encrypted. It might prevent snoopers from retrieving information about you. Thus, it is a great way to become more anonymous online and preserve the integrity of the information you share. Runkeeper If you have a good habit of running early in the morning, this app can significantly help. It has some cool aspects like pace tracking, distance tracking, heart rate monitoring, etc. The app also has a feature that allows you to connect to the music app on your phone. Hence, you can listen to your favourite adrenaline-pumping tracks while running. You can use the app to create personalised plans and take up the in-app challenges to keep yourself charged and motivated. 30-Day Fitness at Home The second on this list is this app that bagged a 4.8 rating on the Google Play Store and has been downloaded over 10 million times. Now, what makes it so special? Many features make it stand out from other apps, such as: Multiple 30-day challenges. It records the progress of the training automatically. The app gradually increases the intensity of the workout. If, in any case, you forget. The app will remind you to work out. Do not have much time for a workout? No worries. This app features short sessions that will make you sweaty in minutes. MyFitnessPal MyFitnessPal is somehow a blend of all the necessary things. For instance, whether you want to lose weight, tone up your body, build a workout routine, or just keep your body on a good diet, the app will come in handy. The app allows you to record and improve your food habits over time. Moreover, if you are more concerned, you can also chart your diet plan as per preference. You can track water consumption throughout the day, sync your workouts with another device, and whatnot. You can get countless benefits from this app. Nike Training Club Like other apps, this one prepares you for the day well. The key difference is that it is a bit more diverse than the rest of the apps. You can try free and HIT workouts and go for professional exercises designed by Nike master trainers. Other than that, you can choose a workout lasting 5 to 60 minutes. You can choose from workouts that include full body weight, lightweight, or even one with a full range of equipment. A great thing about the application is that the Nike experts film the videos in high quality, which makes it easy for the users to understand the workout. FitOn: Free Fitness Workouts and Personalized Plans The prime benefit of this app is its video feature. Unlike other apps, the FitOn app has highly interactive videos on losing weight, building muscles, enhancing cardio endurance, and whatnot. Here are some of the prime aspects of the FitOn app: Guidance for meditation and stress relief. The app allows you to search for workouts related to various body parts, intensity, and length. Create personalized workout plans and act upon them. Get interactive and informative videos from celebrity trainers. Get access to various short workouts if you have less time. Page Reference If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is: ADDAM, M. (2021) Training Apps [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/article624.htm [Accessed About the Author Micky Addam is a Freelance Journalist who writes about Nutrition and Minerals to help sportspeople.