Once we get to a certain age we stop doing any exercise and that has to change. If you don't do something about it now you will only suffer in years to come. Trying to get fit isn't easy, but maybe you will be more eager to get started if you know about some amazing apps that will make the process a lot more fun. Take a look at some of the best ones we've picked out today because you might want to download them.
FitnessBuilder
If you don't know anything about lifting weights it's pretty pointless picking any up because it's unlikely you will see the results you want. Not only do you need to know what exercises to do, but you need to follow a specific routine. This app has you covered on both counts because it's filled with hundreds of workouts and thousands of individual exercises. Strength training is important and this app will help you master it.
Endomondo
When you're running you don't want to run around the same boring track every single day. If you end up getting bored it can stop you from finding the motivation to train. Edomondo is cool because when you go out for a run it will track how far you go by using the GPS on your phone. You will be able to run in any direction and you will still cover the same ground every day. Reaching a set distance is important if you want to progress, so I wouldn't go running without the app.
Everest
It's hard to do something unless you have a specific goal in mind and I'm sure you've experienced that before. It's especially hard to see any results in the gym because without a goal you probably won't even bother going most of the time. Anyone who struggles to motivate themselves would find the Everest app useful. You can set little reminders for each goal you set and it will keep pushing you to move forwards instead of giving up. For example, if you are recovering from hip joint pain and starting to walk or run, setting time and distance based goals will allow you to know of your progress.
Thryve
Everyone is talking about how you need to count calories these days if you want to lose weight. It's not really true and the real reason people are overweight is because they don't even try to eat under a certain amount of calories each day. Thryve is different because instead of tracking the calories you eat you can track how each meal makes you feel. It lets you break it down into individual ingredients and you will be able to see what food makes you feel like crap.
Zombies, Run!
Nearly every running app on the market is useful in its own special way, but I don't think any of them compare to this app if you're looking to have some fun. Do you think you would run a lot faster if you knew there were zombies chasing you? Wear some headphones when you're running and the app will let you know when you're being chased. It will give you the motivation to break personal records just because you don't want to be eaten.
Nathan Skinner, the author of this post, works at Walk’N Comfort, a provider of custom orthopedic shoes in Toronto. He is really particular when it comes to following his fitness regime and in his spare time, writes blog articles.
