Apptracker

Vibha Sharma

In the times when the talk on apps has become a commonplace and hundreds of mobile apps enter the online market every single day, it is hard not to get impacted by their reach and influence. Every sector is being redefined in mobile terminology through these apps. Health and Fitness apps make a big segment of the app world. The abundance of these apps make it a Herculean task to categorise them, which range from strength check apps, tracking and analytical, training, running, cardio, cycling, weight management, pregnancy trackers, diet and nutrition, minding the mind to overall health apps. Some of these apps are informative while many others are interactive.

Name of the app: GAIN Fitness

Operating system: iOS

Features: Works like a personal trainer offering 1300 exercises with motion pictures and step-by-step commands. For specific fitness goals, tailor-made fitness routine is made available to the users.

Pros/cons: Customisation options and audio-video support, make it a great app. Wide array of exercises offer plenty for all categories of users. The basic app comes with many comprehensive exercises but various add-ons are available, which can get very expensive.

Rating: 4.5/5

Name of the app: MyFitnessPal

Operating system: iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry

Features: Wide range of full body workouts from some of the most inspirational athletes, trainers and celebrities. It is one of the most downloadable fitness apps.

Pros/cons: A great calorie counter app, which keeps track of what goes in your system and how many calories are burnt through various activities. Its ease of usage and friendly interface have wooed many users. Support of large database of foods, drinks and recipes is an added advantage too.

Rating: 5/5

Name of the app: Argus

Operating system: iOS

Features: Argus is another name for a health diary, which tracks everything. This app monitors every step, stride, cycle, bite, sip, pound, snore and much more. So there is nothing that escapes Argus eyes!! A great tool to uncover your actual health habits.

Pros/cons: From charting users’ weight to monitoring even the intake of tea and coffee, Argus records all. It can be connected to third-party fitness gadgets too. However, it is supposed to be very taxing on the battery of the device as GPS keeps running in the background throughout the day. Inspite of this big negative, Argus offers a smooth entry into the world of fitness to every user.

Rating: 4/5

Name of the app: MapMyFitness

Operating system: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Features: This app allows users to record every detail of the workout, including distance, pace, speed, elevation, calories burnt and route travelled on an interactive map. It is GPS-based fitness tracking app.

Pros/cons: It tracks, monitors, records, analyses, inspires and rewards users’ workout routine. It also suggests food items based on their nutritional values and tracks users’ calorie intake. Through this app, one can become a part of various fitness groups and share your goals and achievements with other users.

Rating: 5/5