Top Apps for Fitness: More of Dr. Higgins's Favorites

  • Topic Info:Fitness apps are becoming more and more popular, especially with the advances in mobile and related technologies.

    Fan favorite of Train Your Body, Dr John Higgins, joins host Melanie Cole, MS, to share his favorites for 2014. They even come in a handy word to remember:

    F-I-T-N-E-S-S

    Fantasy/epic: Zombies, Run!, The Walk (walking pace)

    Intense (running, cycling): Runtastic, Runkeeper, Nike + Running, Ghost Race, Stava Run and Cycling

    Train in gym/home: Daily Burn, Fitstar, 7-Minute Workout Challenge, JEFIT Workout Exercise Trainer

    Newbie: Couch-to-5k, GymGoal 2, Moves, Fitbit, Shape up, Workout Trainer, Endomondo Sports, MapMyFitness, Fitocracy, Fitness Buddy

    Eating/diet: MyFitnessPal, Diet Assistant, Diet Point, Calorie Counter PRO by MyNetDiary, Lose It!

    Specialized: Zumba Dance, Yoga Studio, Pocket Yoga

    Sleep: Sleep Cycle, Pzizz Sleep and Energizer, Sleepbot
  • Organization:ACSM
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS