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Additional Cool iPhone Apps

Posts: 124
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey there fellow iPhone owners. I was digging around in the App Store last night looking at other Health related iPhone apps and downloaded a few fun ones worth looking at...

FOODUCATE :: http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2010/11/06/check-out-the-new-fooducate-iphone-app/
(Very cool scanning of food bar codes and gives you healthy alternatives to that food)

FAST FOOD :: http://www.macworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=79934&expand=false
(Supplies nutrition info for many of the major US fast food joints)

PEDOMETER :: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iphone-fitness-pedometer/id368180978?mt=8
(Have not tested, but looks quite intuitive. Please comment if you've used it.)

What are YOUR favorite apps for fitness and health and why?

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  • Posts: 40 Member
    I'm getting the iPhone today. Thanks for this post - I'm excited to get home and check these out! They sound very helpful.
  • Posts: 1,058 Member
    Thanks for this, I plan on getting an iPhone soon!
  • Posts: 317 Member
    I like the imap apps .. imapmyride, imapmyfitness, imapmywalk .. very slick and accurate. Gives you pace, average speed, miles, etc.
  • Posts: 181 Member
    My best one is ( step cal ) it counts calories burned - time spent - speed ... I'm using it daily in my jogging. Love it.

    I have other apps for fitness .. I'll check them.
  • Posts: 314 Member
    There is a new app that helps with portion control. It has portion photos and I think u can take a picture of your plate and it tells you about your portions. I haven't downloaded it yet which is why I can't remember the name but my hubby told me about it. As soon as I find my phone I'll let u guys know what it is! My daughter did something with it
  • Posts: 9
    Just got Fooducate, this is going to be so helpful!! Thanks!
  • Posts: 124
    I like the imap apps .. imapmyride, imapmyfitness, imapmywalk .. very slick and accurate. Gives you pace, average speed, miles, etc.

    I'll check these out - thanks!
  • Posts: 89 Member
    if youre a runner c25k ($2.99) and Nike + iPod

    Nike training has some great workouts but theyre really INTENSE im hopong to work my fitness to a level where i can complete some

    of course MFP

    Interval Timer (beeps every 30 to 45 seconds for high intensity, low intensity and resting)

    MiCoach I havent used the app yet but you can choose Reggie Busch as your personal motivator and he is totally hot!!! There is also a portion that allows you to keep track of how many miles you put on your shoes

    iMapMyRide and IMapMyrun
  • Posts: 352
    Lolo has apps for Jeff Galloway

    Bluefin has apps for Hal Higdon
  • Posts: 179
    I have GOT to get an iPhone, but will wait until the 5 is out this summer. My work basically required us to use a BB. :sad:
  • Posts: 314 Member
    Figwee portion explorer. Its pretty cool. It shows you pictures of the food and tell u the nutrional value for that serving. I downloaded it on my iPad so I don't kno if the phone one is different. You can also add more food to the picture or take it away depending on what your looking for. I made a mistake and looked up steaks..and now I want some. The pictures look great. It seems to have a lot of food, but like everything I doubt its perfect

    I can see this being a great tool for going going out to eat and actually anything that isn't prepackaged
  • Posts: 498 Member
    Fooducate is AWESOME, I highly recommend it..
    I use one called TargetWeight.. you can enter your weight in everyday to see the fluctuations with a chart (VERY interesting if you weigh everyday like I do), can set a date you want to lose all your weight by, set your goal weight, tells you how much more you have to lose (though that changes daily if you do enter your weight everyday bc of the fluctuations), lets you enter your height, and then shows you your BMI and where you need to be for a healthy BMI and how much weight you'll need to lose to get there. I think it is really helpful.... people who weigh in daily might like it.
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  • Posts: 124
    Figwee portion explorer. Its pretty cool. It shows you pictures of the food and tell u the nutrional value for that serving. I downloaded it on my iPad so I don't kno if the phone one is different. You can also add more food to the picture or take it away depending on what your looking for. I made a mistake and looked up steaks..and now I want some. The pictures look great. It seems to have a lot of food, but like everything I doubt its perfect

    I can see this being a great tool for going going out to eat and actually anything that isn't prepackaged

    Sounds great, thanks!
  • Posts: 460 Member
    I have a samsung galaxy model, of the android family...lol I have been looking in the app market too and so many to choose from too, I am just learning how to use the upc scan and I love it. I am having trouble figuring out if I want to move my apps to my sd card and why? Going to go app shopping and see what more lay in store.....I love my phone :-)
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  • Posts: 434 Member
    Here are a few apps I have come across that I really like and have been extremely helpful.

    -Livestrong App (formerly The Daily Plate) I use this when I can't find a certain food or exercise on MFP

    -Nike + GPS. Great app for tracking your runs distance, speed and path...plus sends cheers through your headphone when you approach a goal or set a new record.

    -Fast Food App. Good for a quick database of restaurants and fast food joints

    -Nutrition App. Good for people who use Weight Watchers as the database is shown in points vs. calories (but you can choose the setting for either)

    -Non-GMO Project App. Helps you find grocery stores and shop for foods that don't contain GMOs. Also has long product list of who is GMO free and who isn't.
  • Posts: 92 Member
    I got the Fooducate app and it's A W E S O M E !!! Love it! I'll be checking out the apps you all recommended.

    Thanks!!
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  • Posts: 80 Member
    Mine would be:

    Couch to 5k
    Walkmeter
    pt Kettlebell,
    iFitness
    Woman's Health Amazing Abs
    Woman's Health Workouts.
    Gymboss
  • Posts: 80 Member
    I have GOT to get an iPhone, but will wait until the 5 is out this summer. My work basically required us to use a BB. :sad:

    I thought my partner was teasing me when he said 5 was out in the summer. I wonder if they will make the 5 like the 3 instead of the 4?
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  • Posts: 128
    :bigsmile: Great post! :bigsmile:

    Agree.......mapmyrun is great!

    Jillian Michaels Slim down Solution is good for motivational tips and muscle exercises!
  • Posts: 61 Member
    One of my fav apps is runkeeper, if you cycle or run this is way better than imapmyride etc. which I used to use. check it out!
  • Posts: 270
    I use Endomondo, it's got a free and 'paid' version without many difference and alongside it's website you use it to track your walks/runs/cycles and it taps into your GPS to give you real time routes etc. I enjoy using it when walking through my local forest, means it's pretty hard to get lost, not so good when you walk longer than the battery life in the iphone though as happened to me last week! :D

    Was lost for a while but found my way back, it's pretty useful though I recommend it.

    The website also does community challenges etc. It's pretty nifty.
  • Posts: 124
    Sounds like some great apps to check out - keep them coming! :)
  • Posts: 124
    I use Endomondo, it's got a free and 'paid' version without many difference and alongside it's website you use it to track your walks/runs/cycles and it taps into your GPS to give you real time routes etc. I enjoy using it when walking through my local forest, means it's pretty hard to get lost, not so good when you walk longer than the battery life in the iphone though as happened to me last week! :D

    Was lost for a while but found my way back, it's pretty useful though I recommend it.

    The website also does community challenges etc. It's pretty nifty.

    I just downloaded Endomondo. Looks like a super app and can't wait to test it - thanks!
  • Posts: 726 Member
    Nike Training Club. It's a great app. It's like having your personal trainer. It sets up workouts for you, tells you how long to do them, or how many reps, has videos that show you HOW to do them correctly, and you can even program your songs to the workouts. It shows you your progress and times you and even has "rewards". You can focus on either getting lean, getting toned, getting strong, or focusing on specific areas based on yoru goals. It's free too!
  • Posts: 49 Member
    I don't have any to contribute but I wanted to say thanks for those that have given ones to look into. Thanks a lot!
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