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Best Fitness Apps of the Past Y ear. f or the 21 st Century user. Steve Orlando. List Compiled by. Nike’s Training Club Couch to 5k Pocket Yoga Run Keeper Cardiio FitID Vitogo Gym Ball Workout Simply Being Remix Workout Fleetly Sportaneous a nd more….
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Best Fitness Apps of the Past Year for the 21st Century user Steve Orlando List Compiled by
Nike’s Training Club • Couch to 5k • Pocket Yoga • Run Keeper • Cardiio • FitID • Vitogo • Gym Ball Workout • Simply Being • Remix Workout • Fleetly • Sportaneous • and more… Top Apps for iPhone and Android
Comprised of a database of workouts • Created by professionals and athletes • All workouts are geared for women • A men’s version is currently in the works Nike’s Training Club
Geared to help motivated people • If followed properly, the user could run a 5k in 9 weeks • Also, app is able to adjust for those going further (i.e. running a 10k) Couch to 5k
A personal story: I have used this app while training for my water rescue certification… • Pros • Easy user-interface • Starts simple and uses audible commands, if headphones are plugged in • While running, it gives you verbal praise for your efforts • Cons • If you want to listen to your own music, the commands are too quiet to hear over mp3 Couch to 5k
Extensive dictionary of yoga poses • 27 yoga sessions right from your phone • 3 levels of difficulty • Includes a personal yoga instructor that leads your sessions Pocket Yoga
GPS-enabled to track your outdoor progress • Has over 14 types of activities to track(including running, cycling, swimming and elliptical) • Has a web-based sharing system (via facebookor www.runkeeper.com) • Can save your outdoor route for future use RunKeeper
A personal story (again): This is another app that I have used and still use on a daily basis… • Pros • During workout, gives several options to view progress (graphs vs. numerical) • Can account for vertical climb • Session information available online • Cons • Calorie counter is just an estimate • Does not change with body weight/age input RunKeeper
Developed from research by MIT’s Media Center • No hardware required to track your heart rate • iPhone 4S camera can tell by the refraction of light on the users face • You can compare you statistics to the general population • Only available on iPhone Cardiio
Track your meals, workouts & progress • Database of popular diets and training programs • Share via facebook, twitter or FitID’s site FitID
Select a variety of customizable goals • Creates a fairly simple, yet well-planned workout with challenges every 4 weeks • Can be synced with other apps, like RunKeeper • Currently only available on iPhone Vitogo
Most people know how to do a crunch on an exercise ball • This expands that idea into an entire workout session • Sessions can be focused around yoga, pilates, sports conditioning or more Gym Ball Workouts
Meditation is an often overlooked component of fitness • Sessions can be with or without music, most include verbal step-by-step instructions • 5 to 20 minute sessions are included Simply Being: Guided Meditation
Focuses on full-body endurance and strength • Creates random fitness circuits every time • Each exercise can include a demonstration video ReMix Workouts
For individuals missing out on competing with others • Using social media, users can compete and earn points • Users can challenge friends to beat their progress Fleetly
Currently only active in NYC • Easy user interface • Answer a few questions, let the app do the rest • When/where/whatdo you want to do? • Locate others interested in similar activities • Can also insert custom activity, like touch football Sportaneous
Uses the camera of your phone • Notices the change in color difference in your fingertip • Similar to Cardiiobut is available on all platforms Instant Heart Rate
Simple cardio workout • Sessions ranging from 5 to 15 minutes • No exercise equipment required • Many exercises with video demonstrations Daily Cardio Workout
Similar to the previously mentioned Daily Cardio Workout • This company created several apps, each target a different muscle group • Daily Butt Workout • Daily Ab Workout • Daily Leg Workout • Daily Arm Workout Then, the sum of it all: • Daily Workouts • Apps include: Daily ______ Workout
For users who are getting bored of the standard running around the block • 30+ “missions” to save your town from zombies • Includes real zombie sound effects No, I’m not joking Zombies, Run!
Track what you eat all day • Share your logs with friends and they can comment on achievements • New features allow users to add exercise data toward theircalorie goal Calorie Counter
Runkeeper • Cardiio • Simply Being • Calorie Counter • Daily ___ Workout (the family of apps) • Gym Ball Workouts • These were decided by overall user satisfaction and how the app helps users achieve their goal Best Of The Best