Top 7 Fitness Apps to Track Your Progress

Optimal diet and exercise plays a vital role in our overall health and lifestyle. The addition of fitness apps have made it soo much easy to monitor our progress and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I remember as little as 10 years ago when I started my journey watching everyone lugging around massive notebooks logging everything by pen. Now a days these apps offer a range of features that include exercise tracking and meal planning etc. Saving you countless time.

Below we will take a look at the top 7 fitness apps that I believe can make tracking effortless for you.

1. MyFitnessPal:

The brainchild of company Under Armour, MyFitnessPal changed the game when it comes to dietary tracking.

Complete with the ability to scan barcodes, and a database of over 6 million food entries. This app can expedite your macro tracking. I also have an affinity to their wide range of nutrition articles to educate you further.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Lite Version - Free

Pro Version - $9.99 month

2. Nike Training Club:

The Nike Training Club app is a fitness platform with a diverse range of workouts. It has a library of workout routines ranging from high intensity interval training (HIIT), strength training, endurance workouts, to yoga and mobility-focused classes. The interface is very easy to use allowing personalized training and nutrition programs.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Basic - Free

Premium - $14.99 Month

3. Strava:

The Strava app tracks your cycling and running routes by using GPS. It provides detailed analysis of your progress and tracks your performance in leaderboards. It also allows you to connect with other athletes and join challenges.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Free Version - Free

Premium Version - $7.99 Month

4. Fitbit:

This app goes hand-in-hand with Fitbit devices. It tracks your steps, active minutes, and calories burned. It also gives you insights into your sleep and provides encouragement to keep you motivated.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Basic version - Free

Premium Version - $9.99 Month

5. MapMyRun

An app developed by Under Armour to record running routes, distances, pace, and calories burned. It offers personalized training plans, audio cues, and interval workouts. I personally love the simplicity of the interface.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Free Version - Free

Premium Version - $5.99 Month

6. Fitnotes

Fitnotes is an app that helps you track your workouts and progress. It is simple to use and allows users to log their exercises, the amount of weight used in each exercise, sets and reps done for each exercise, and rest time taken between sets. The analytics on this app can even delve into the minutia of each workout, being a powerful tool for even the most advanced of programming.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Free Version - Free

Premium Version - $2

7. LoseIt!

LoseIt! is an app that helps users reach their fitness and weight loss goals. It offers personalized coaching, nutritional advice, and exercise tracking. Users have access to meal plans, recipes, motivation tips and more.

Available on

Android

Apple

Cost

Free Version - Free

Premium Version - $39.

Remember it's just a tool!

No matter what app or gadget we use, it doesn't matter if we don't put the work and effort in to reach our fitness goals. This requires dedication and lifestyle changes.

That being said, tracking your exercises can be an important part of your routine. With all the apps out there, it can be hard to choose which one is best for you. Taking into account features, cost and availability may help make your decision easier.