PC Mag: The 25 Best Fitness Apps

JoshMaz

Decent article/slideshow on fitness apps here. I use some already, and considering some new ones now. Because it's a slideshow thing I can't repost all the text here. Maybe someone more motivated than me will list them out in the comments.

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/292474/the-25-best-fitness-apps

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Stocking your phone with the best fitness apps is an excellent way to keep you motivated and on track for becoming the version of yourself you want to be. Because your smartphone and apps are always with you, they are a constant reminder to check your progress, stay the course, and keep your willpower strong. Whether you're trying to lose weight, walk more steps in a day, or make time for a seven-minute power workout in your living room, fitness apps can help.

While some apps for fitness connect you to a community of people who cheer you on and send their support, others motivate you through competition. Some fitness apps let you compete for cold, hard cash (she who hits the gym most in a month wins the pot). In others, such as Strava, glory comes from having the shortest time when running or bicycling a segment in your neighborhood while competing virtually against everyone else using the same app and covering the same ground. One app featured in this list is actually a text-messaging robot who coaches you to make the healthy choice when faced with temptation. The options for support and motivation are endless.

Some of the apps highlighted here operate as tracking tools, in which you log your workouts or calories eaten, while others automate the tracking process for you while you're working out. Some are coaching apps that march you through a fitness routine, and others are a combination of all these things. Most of these apps can pair with an activity tracker to further help you keep an eye on your total fitness. But most important of all, the best fitness apps let you set your own goals and maintain a pace that's right for you.