The following apps will help you log your workouts on your smartphone. If you're into running or other sports, these apps will help.
Strava
Strava has one of the biggest communities of fitness enthusiasts out there. This app lets you track a host of workouts including running and cycling, and its advanced features really make it shine.
It shows you heatmaps to highlight popular routes in your area, lets you compete with others by logging fastest times over any given segment, and offers in-depth performance analysis in the premium tier. Strava is compatible with a host of GPS devices and fitness apps so you can easily export.
The free tier lets you track workouts and compete with friends, while the premium tier has performance analysis and a few other features.
Download Strava on iOS or Android (free download, subscription price is Rs. 490 per month).
Apple Workout
If you have an Apple Watch, the Workout app is excellent for tracking different kinds of workouts. We've tracked gym activities, runs, and swimming via this so far, and it's been on the money every single time.
With nifty features like automatic workout detection and support for a wide range of workouts, the stock Workout app gets a lot right on the Apple Watch. On a related note, watchOS 5 allows you to set up activity competitions with your Apple Watch using friends, which is a nice addition too.
Honourable Mentions
Nike Run Club (Android, iOS): It's totally free and has some nice training plans for various races.
Runtastic (Android, iOS): Not the best-looking app, but is right on the money with its training plans.
Runkeeper (Android, iOS): It nails the training part for all kinds of races, and has some excellent voices built-in (try Drill Instructor to kickstart your workouts).
Best apps to track and manage diet, calorie intake
Tracking your calorie intake is a good idea if your watching your weight or trying to stay fit for any upcoming sports event. We think this is not needed for everyone — many of us can get by simply by eating healthy and avoiding junk food (sugary drinks including sodas included). However, for those who need to track their food intake, here are a couple of great apps.
MyFitnessPal
One of the most popular fitness apps across the world, MyFitnessPal lets you log your caliorie intake and has a fun feature that allows you to scan the barcode of certain products to count the calories in those.
It has an extensive collection of recipes and that gives you ideas for healthier cooking as well. The app's food logging feature is really good, even if it's not so great for Indian foods and serving sizes.
Download MyFitnessPal on iOS or Android (free download, subscription price is Rs. 3,100 per year)
HealthifyMe
HealthifyMe is an Indian fitness service with a unique selling point — a database of Indian foods and correct serving sizes to accurately track calorie intake. Indians find it difficult to use most calorie tracking apps because they don't have Indian foods and even if they do, they don't accurately list serving sizes. HealthifyMe fixes that and has a bunch of other fitness-oriented features such as access to a coach and workout tracking as well.
You can log your meals for free, and the subscription plan gives you access to coaches and nutritionists for training and better health advice.
Download HealthifyMe on iOS or Android (free download, subscription price is between Rs. 499 and Rs. 1,799 per month)
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