5 sports applications that will save you from going to the gym
Operation Bikini should have started already, you know. But the gym fee usually comes out for a good peak and it's better not to talk about personal trainers. Luckily, by now there are many applications for smartphones that help us maintain our figure, but above all, take care of our he alth on a daily basis. Without going any further, the recently introduced Samsung Galaxy S4 comes standard with the S He alth application , a tool to monitor the state of our he alth and control the physical exercise we do daily.Today we want to introduce you to some of the most useful applications for doing sports independently, with motivation and without being tied to any quota. Enjoy!
1) Nike Training Club It is a personal trainer created by the well-known sports firm Nike , with more than 35 exercises to do at home, rewards, bonuses and instructions from the audio trainer himself. You can choose between different programs to Style, Tone, Get stronger or Focus, with various levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Afterwards, depending on the chosen program you will be able to select a type of training, in case you want to keep slim, lose weight quickly or train for a real test.You will be able to access detailed step-by-step instructions, as well as a results section, in which you will have the opportunity to check and contrast your progress. Available for: iOS | Android
2) RunKeeper This is an application specially designed for lovers of running, that practice for which you only need a pair of shoes sports and street for running. You can use RunKeeper to track your outdoor exercise. It works through a GPS system that monitors your movements and therefore helps you count the kilometers travelled. Record and save the routes taken on the map, the distances travelled, the speed of movement, the calories you have burned and your heart rate.While you exercise, you'll also have the opportunity to listen to your favorite music The free version of RunKeeper It is quite complete, since in addition to running you can monitor others, such as cycling, walking, climbing, alpine skiing or skating. Available for: iOS | Android
3) Runtastic The third application we want to talk about is one of the most famous, since it is available for almost all platforms To start it, just download it and register. Immediately afterwards, you will have to select a sport (you have a long list at your disposal) and start the clock. When you finish the activity, you'll see that the system was able to calculate how long it lasted, distance, pace, speed, and calories you burned.If you want you can save the activity to be able to compare all the records daily. Another advantage has to do with its social functions And it is that Runtastic allows you record results with those of your friends and compete in marches and tours. You can download it free Available for: iOS | Android | Windows Phone | blackberry | Bada
4) Sports Tracker And we continue with another interesting application to exercise independently. Like the others, this program also allows us to choose between different activities (running, walking, rowing, cycling, skating...) and configuring routes on the map, collecting a lot of information about the position, speed and distance travelled.Using a comprehensive graphics system, Sports Tracker records all our activity and helps us compare it month by month. It is operational completely free of charge. Available for: iOS | Android | Windows Phone | Symbian
5) Caledos Runner And let's go for the latest application, specially designed for lovers of smartphones with Windows Phone It works for free and allows us to control different parameters of our sporting activity: distance, calories, time, rhythm, speed and position, with the possibility of regular access to statistics about your general state of he alth, the pace you have in the races, the distances you usually cover on foot, by bicycle or skiing.You will only need, as in the rest of the apps, to have the GPS functions activated. You will be able to listen to music while you do your exercises and share the activity through Facebook or Twitter Available for: Windows Phone
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