insideKENT Magazine Issue 34 - January 2015 | Page 70

HEALTH+WELLNESS top fitness apps Our phones and tablets have become such a part of life now that it seems inevitable – and sensible – that our fitness regimes will also be found in our handheld devices. More and more health and fitness apps are being produced each year, and there are so many out there that it might feel rather overwhelming (not to mention memory-eating) when you begin to download them all. This list details some of the very best and most highly rated fitness apps currently out there; see what suits you best. 2 1 3 6 5 4 1) Argus // Free 3) Race My Ghost // £6.99 5) Instant Heart Rate // £1.49 Argus has everything you need to kick-start your ultimate healthy living regime. This app allows you to manage your food, workouts, activities, sleep, and vitals. Each goal you reach gains you points, and enhances your wellbeing. We all know what it’s like – cycling along on the indoor exercise bike can get pretty boring, which means that we lose interest fairly quickly. With this great app, however, you will want to keep pedalling for as long as possible. This app is a road race simulation with various different viewpoints and the option of racing against your own best times. Making sure your heart is doing the right thing is all part of a healthy exercise regime – and this app will allow you to find out exactly what your heart rate is in just 10 seconds. 2) Cyclemeter // Free (Elite Upgrade £2.99) Cyclemeter by Abvio isn’t just about cycling, although if that is your favourite fitness pastime it will work wonders for your routing, speed, and mileage. It can also be used for those who like to run, walk, or jog. It will let you know your average speed, your best speed, and will track your whole journey for you. 4) Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock // £0.69 Sleep is just as important as exercise when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. This app analyses your sleep patterns, and uses the data to wake you up during your lightest sleep phase, which means your feel more rested. 70 6) Fitness Buddy // £1.49 The Fitness Buddy app by Azumio Inc has over 1,700 different exercises and 1,000 HD videos to give you the best opportunity to find your perfect fitness regime. Not only can you do workouts, you can also use this app with all major equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.