Best Exercise Apps for smartphone?

bett_boop
bett_boop Posts: 89 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
I have an old Iphone 3g, just downloaded a pedometer from Arawella Corporation, hoping for good things! does anyone us any other apps to help them exercise, keep track of cals etc (minus MFP - my lifeline!)

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  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    RunKeeper. I use it every time i go for a run or a walk. Its free and its a must have
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    I use:
    Nike +GPS app for my runs
    Runmeter for walks & bike rides
    Nike Training Club for great workouts

    Edit to add: all of the above were free
  • chefgorman
    chefgorman Posts: 45 Member
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  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Runkeeper - I think it's 9.99 in iTunes - has a GPS that keeps your mileage during a run or walk. It's basically the best app I've paid for yet.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Runkeeper. Free on android!
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    Another vote for Runkeeper. I'm not a runner but I use it to track walks, bike rides, skiing, etc. Contrary to what someone said above, it's a free app.
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    I have a circuit timer, it wasn't free but it was cheap. You can program which exercises you want to do and it keeps track of time and lets you know when to start/stop
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    I want to know more too!
  • _Johanna_
    _Johanna_ Posts: 125 Member
    Anyone know if Runkeeper will work on an Iphone that no longer has service? I have wifi at home, but it basically works as an ITouch, but with GPS....

    In other words, does runkeeper require an internet connection to run while being used or can I use it to monitor my run and then come home and 'log' it?
  • robotaffliction
    robotaffliction Posts: 20
    I like the "daily cardio" iPhone app so far; I got it for days when I can't go to the gym. It's a cardio circuit training thing. It's free and has a .99 upgrade for more exercises.
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
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  • iKristine
    iKristine Posts: 288 Member
    Endomondo!!!!!!!!! GPS tracking, aggregate stats and uploads online to see your workout progress. Then of course MFP app!

    And couch25k if your trying to get into running.
  • gazwheat
    gazwheat Posts: 6 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
    Why? Just wondering if I should check out Endomondo. Does it track elevation? That's my one complaint about runkeeper.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Anyone know if Runkeeper will work on an Iphone that no longer has service? I have wifi at home, but it basically works as an ITouch, but with GPS....

    In other words, does runkeeper require an internet connection to run while being used or can I use it to monitor my run and then come home and 'log' it?
    If Runkeeper uses GPS, then it'll need a data connection. I use Cardio Trainer and while it will sort of work without a GPS connection, it's not accurate. A 3 mile run can be off by as much as a mile. The GPS on my last phone stopped functioning so I know this from first hand experience. That phone at least had a data connection and was using cell tower triangulation for location purposes. Without even that, I don't think it would work properly at all.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
    Why? Just wondering if I should check out Endomondo. Does it track elevation? That's my one complaint about runkeeper.
    Cardio Trainer will track your total climb during the run but doesn't show a graph of the elevation changes.
  • _Johanna_
    _Johanna_ Posts: 125 Member
    Anyone know if Runkeeper will work on an Iphone that no longer has service? I have wifi at home, but it basically works as an ITouch, but with GPS....

    In other words, does runkeeper require an internet connection to run while being used or can I use it to monitor my run and then come home and 'log' it?
    If Runkeeper uses GPS, then it'll need a data connection. I use Cardio Trainer and while it will sort of work without a GPS connection, it's not accurate. A 3 mile run can be off by as much as a mile. The GPS on my last phone stopped functioning so I know this from first hand experience. That phone at least had a data connection and was using cell tower triangulation for location purposes. Without even that, I don't think it would work properly at all.

    Not sure I understand why Runkeeper would *need* Internet to keep track of GPS? I mean, I understand that I would not be seeing any map data WHILE I was running, but GPS data being captured would not need an internet connection, right? That's why I ask if Runkeeper is able to work without an internet connection, because I know that it *should* be possible, depending upon how the app was written....
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
    Why? Just wondering if I should check out Endomondo. Does it track elevation? That's my one complaint about runkeeper.

    But Runkeeper DOES track elevation.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
    Why? Just wondering if I should check out Endomondo. Does it track elevation? That's my one complaint about runkeeper.

    But Runkeeper DOES track elevation.

    The free version on android? Mine doesn't... hmmm, maybe I'm missing an update??? *runs to check*
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    I am loving C25K!
  • missyyclaire
    missyyclaire Posts: 572 Member
    iMapMyWalk
    will track elevation
    maps your path
    tracks time, mph, estimated calories burnt
    works in the background if you listen to iTunes

    GymBuddy
    tracks your strength training
    keeps stats on sets, reps and weight
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
    Why? Just wondering if I should check out Endomondo. Does it track elevation? That's my one complaint about runkeeper.

    But Runkeeper DOES track elevation.

    The free version on android? Mine doesn't... hmmm, maybe I'm missing an update??? *runs to check*

    Yeah, that's what I have. I'm not sure if you can see that feature from the app, but it's definitely there if you login through the website.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Anyone know if Runkeeper will work on an Iphone that no longer has service? I have wifi at home, but it basically works as an ITouch, but with GPS....

    In other words, does runkeeper require an internet connection to run while being used or can I use it to monitor my run and then come home and 'log' it?
    If Runkeeper uses GPS, then it'll need a data connection. I use Cardio Trainer and while it will sort of work without a GPS connection, it's not accurate. A 3 mile run can be off by as much as a mile. The GPS on my last phone stopped functioning so I know this from first hand experience. That phone at least had a data connection and was using cell tower triangulation for location purposes. Without even that, I don't think it would work properly at all.

    Not sure I understand why Runkeeper would *need* Internet to keep track of GPS? I mean, I understand that I would not be seeing any map data WHILE I was running, but GPS data being captured would not need an internet connection, right? That's why I ask if Runkeeper is able to work without an internet connection, because I know that it *should* be possible, depending upon how the app was written....
    If you had a dedicated GPS device, no, but every phone I've had with GPS is entirely dependent on a data connection to make the GPS work. Poor phone signal = poor or no GPS data. I've gone hiking in the mountains multiple times where there is no phone coverage and I couldn't get a GPS signal there. I definitely had a very clear view of the sky at the time. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but that's been my experience.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    5k runner is a free c25k one that is good. a couple of glitches i noticed but nothing that interferes.

    and i like 100 push ups. i think there is also 100 squats and 100 lunges. not sure. :)
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    Runkeeper - for tracking my runs and calories burned on other gym equipment
    Gym Buddy - For tracking my reps and timing weight-workouts
    Nike Training Club - For indoor exercises when I can't leave the house. (Love this one)
    MFP - Obviously, for food choices when out and calorie counting.
  • JHB2011
    JHB2011 Posts: 153 Member
    Other then MFP, I've been using "Couch to 5k" to try to get back into running. I just finished week 3, day 1, and I can already feel the difference in my running skills.
  • iKristine
    iKristine Posts: 288 Member
    I use RunKeeper and Endomondo but I prefer Endomondo
    Why? Just wondering if I should check out Endomondo. Does it track elevation? That's my one complaint about runkeeper.

    Yes. Do it, try it out and see! It's really great.
  • twinmom01
    twinmom01 Posts: 854 Member
    My favorite is Nike Training App...totally free and it will WORK YOU OUT....you don't need any equipment but it does incorporate things like handweights and medicine balls if you have them...you can also listen to your itunes while running it - I set mine up on my speaker dock and go to town
  • Libby81
    Libby81 Posts: 734 Member
    i use jefit to log my strength training, HIIT Interval Timer and Runkeeper oh and of course MFP lol

    I love them all and use them all a lot. Runkeeper does log elevation, it shows it as a bar chart thingy on the app
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
    I found GAIN fitness free for my Ipod Touch. Love it!
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