According to eMarketer, there are over 84 million fitness app users in the US alone! This is a testament to the growing demand for fitness tracking apps. Fitness tracking technology has evolved dramatically from basic step counting to the ability to track blood oxygen, heart rate, hours slept and more! While tracking is important, fitness tracking apps help you keep a log of activities, track your progress, and act as a source of motivation.
The best fitness tracker apps to use in 2023 are:
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Sworkit
Free trial: seven days
Price: $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year
Platforms: Android and iOS
Notable Features: Access a wide library of HIIT, strength training and yoga workouts.
Verdict: Best for beginners looking to start their fitness journey.
Sworkit offers training programs for all ages. With an impressive library of 900 exercises, Sworkit can show you exercises to help you reach any fitness goal. -
Strava
Pricing: Free
Platforms: Android and iOS
Notable features: Sync with your wearable to track runs and bike rides. You can also share your progress with other Strava users.
Verdict: The best budget alternatives for those focused on cardio.
Strava is the joy of runners and cyclists! You can gamify your workouts by tracking your workouts and seeing what your fellow athletes have been doing. -
Nike Training Club
Pricing: Free
Platforms: Android and iOS
Notable features: You can choose from a wide range of training programs led by a trainer.
Verdict: The best alternative for those with a low budget.
The Nike Training Club app is like a training partner. You can choose from hundreds of individual training sessions and multi-week training programs. On the screen you can see the correct form to perform the exercises effectively and safely. Some programs also provide nutritional tips. -
Hello Moves
Free trial: Seven days
Pricing: $20 per month or $99.50 per year
Platforms: iOS
Notable features: Provides access to a wide library of instructor-led endurance, HIIT, mindfulness and yoga classes.
Verdict: The best app for those who love yoga.
Expert trainers help you get the most out of your yoga, pilates and meditation sessions. You have access to over 20 types of classes such as Core and Vinyasa. You can choose classes based on your schedule, goals, and difficulty level. -
Noah
Free trial: Seven days
Pricing: $60 per month or $199 per year
Platforms: Android and iOS
Notable features: Uses psychologically proven strategies to make healthier lifestyle decisions.
Verdict: The best app for those who want to lose flab.
Rather, Noom aims to give you the motivation you need to get off the couch and choose an active lifestyle. You will be asked to answer a questionnaire based on your lifestyle and goals. After getting to know you, she creates a plan for your daily lessons based on your target calorie range, psychology and goals. You will be able to track your food and water intake along with your weight. Noom will also assign you a personal trainer. -
Future
Free trial: 30 days
Pricing: $149 per month
Platforms: iOS
Notable features: Allows you to train from home with personal communication with a personal trainer.
Verdict: The most comprehensive app on this list.
Arguably, Future offers the most personalized training experience of all the options on this list. Future has partnered with a number of certified trainers and one of them will create individual training plans that best suit your goals and abilities. Each week you will receive a personalized training plan that will help you achieve your goals. Your trainer will check you and share advice on how to improve your workouts. You can choose the coach you want to train with. And one important thing to keep in mind – Future does not charge extra if you want to change coaches.
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