Fitness Apps That Will Whip You Into Shape

While much of the talk around smartphones revolves around how excessive screen time and mental health issues, are we guilty of overlooking just how much technology has advanced our lives? Apps have revolutionised the way we consume content, but they have also drastically shifted the way we live our lives. In this article, we’re focusing on the fitness apps that you can count on during a fitness journey.

MyFitnessPal 

If you’re currently embarking on a fitness journey, your diet is probably one of your top priorities. Whether you’re trying to maintain a strict calorie deficit or fueling strength sessions with a high-protein diet, MyFitnessPal makes it easier to track exactly what’s going into your body.

With MyFitnessPal, there’s no need to guess how many calories are in your kefir yogurts. Simply scan the barcode of a product, input your portion size, and the app will do the rest in terms of calculating calories and macros. You can also input targets and goals to help keep you on track and receive updates in terms of predicted weight gain or loss, dependent on your food diary for a given day.

Runna

There’s a whole host of apps available for running, but Runna has done a good job establishing itself as one of the best apps for runners. Runna goes beyond simply providing feedback on your run, and puts together bespoke plans for you based on your training needs. 

This is perfect if you are working towards an event such as a first marathon. Runna will require information such as how long you have to prepare for the event, how many times a week you can train and your expected finish time. From there, Runna is capable of spitting out a training programme that may involve tempo runs and interval training along with target split times.

Strava

Strava is a cross between a fitness app and a social networking platform. If you want to track not just your own activity, but also your friends, then Strava is probably the app you are looking for.

The fun doesn’t stop there though. Strava is great for those who want to connect with fitness communities and take part in fitness-related challenges. 

Les Mills+

Les Mills is a big name in the world of fitness, and you can join his fitness classes from anywhere in the world with the Les Mills+ app. The app features a huge library of fitness classes, allowing you to get a professionally-led workout in from the comfort of your own home.

As for the workouts themselves, with over 2500 sessions to choose from, it’s fair to say everyone’s fitness goals are covered. Workouts include strength sessions, HIIT workouts, yoga and more, and users can also filter workouts based on the equipment they have at their disposal.

Bend

A fitness journey doesn’t have to be about drastic changes. In fact, most professionals will tell you it’s about turning small changes into daily habits. Stretching is a perfect example of an activity that may only require a ten minute commitment each evening, but offers a wide range of benefits.

The Bend app was designed to keep you on track with your daily stretches by offering convenient movements to match your goals and capabilities. The demonstrations make it suitable for all levels and allow you to stretch correctly and safely.