Product Reviews Net » fitness http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Fitness Apps for iPhone: 5 of the Best http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/04/28/fitness-apps-for-iphone-5-of-the-best/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fitness-apps-for-iphone-5-of-the-best http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/04/28/fitness-apps-for-iphone-5-of-the-best/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:01:47 +0000 Tina Chubb http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=128935 Now that summer is almost here, many of you will be thinking about getting outside and doing some sort of exercise such as riding your bike or taking a long walk. If you own an Apple iPhone, there are apps available that can make your exercising experience far more rewarding.

Chris Oldroyd over on the tipb.com website has recently taken a look at some of the top health and fitness apps available for the iPhone and has listed what he believes is 5 of the best. The first on the list is the RunKeeper app, which uses the GPS on your iPhone to track all your fitness adventures.

The RunKeeper application enables users to monitor activities such as running, walking and cycling, and even allows them to share their health and fitness progress with their friends via the Facebook and Twitter integration. Another great fitness app on the list is Nike+ GPS.

Nike+ GPS not only enables you to map your runs, but it also records information such as distance and pace. The app includes some great motivational features such as messages from Nike’s top athletes, voice feedback and even mid-run messages from friends commenting on your run status.

Full Fitness is another app that made it onto the top 5 list. This is a personal trainer type application that provides users with more than 300 exercises, which are all explained in detail with written instructions, videos and pictures. Exercises are also sorted into different categories.

You can learn more about these apps plus the other two on the list via tipb.com. What would you say are your top 5 health and fitness apps for the iPhone?

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The great thing about having the RunKeeper app on your Windows Phone 7 device is the fact that you’ll no longer need to fork out for expensive, standalone fitness tracking devices. The app enables you to track things such as how far you went, the route you travelled and how long it took you.

It also allows users to store all their activity history on the runkeeper.com website, where you can monitor your progress and keep a track of all your totals. The app also features map integration, which allows you to see the exact route you travelled on a map, both on the device itself and on the website.

Another great thing about the RunKeeper app is the ability to share all your activities with friends. As noted on the phonearena.com website, you can do this either by email, or by posting them onto your favorite social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Are you thinking of downloading the RunKeeper app for Windows Phone 7?

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/10/runkeeper-workout-tracking-app-comes-to-windows-phone-7/feed/ 1 Workouts without a gym using iOS http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/08/workouts-without-a-gym-using-ios/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workouts-without-a-gym-using-ios http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/08/workouts-without-a-gym-using-ios/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:49:03 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=124629 Many of us would like to get fitter, but may not have the time or money to go and join a gym. Luckily there are a number of applications available which can help you exercise at home, and improve fitness.

An impressive looking application is GymTrainer; this application promises to offer everything you would get from a personal trainer. There are over 30 workout routines which have been designed to give users a great workout while losing fat. The feature packed app includes written instructions and video for every exercise. You will even find tips on nutrition. GymTrainer is available on the App Store for $0.99/£0.59.

Home Workouts gives users everything you need to know about exercises, users learn about all kinds of different exercises, and how to customize a home workout plan to suit the user. It teaches users what mistakes to avoid and prevent them doing the wrong workout plan. Home Workouts is available on the App Store for $2.99/£1.79.

5 & 10 Minute Workouts is a free application which contains a collection of twenty 5 to 10 minute workouts. These include exercises for abs, butt, cardio, full body, and much more. This is available worldwide on the App Store free of charge.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/08/workouts-without-a-gym-using-ios/feed/ 0 iPhone Fitness App: Interval Trainer GO Matrix 1.0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/04/iphone-fitness-app-interval-trainer-go-matrix-1-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iphone-fitness-app-interval-trainer-go-matrix-1-0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/04/iphone-fitness-app-interval-trainer-go-matrix-1-0/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:31:36 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=124100 A new fitness application which promises to be the new evolution in interval training has just been released. ITGO Matrix 1.0 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Released by Appnoose the app is an advanced interval trainer that adds programmable pods which store user definable fast and slow intervals.

There is also programmable dual music playlists, voice and beep prompts, and vibration alerts. You will also find warm up and cool down interval pods, matrix repeat functionality, and more.

User workout settings can be saved or loaded, and for the users convenience one of the presets is a boxing timer, and the other is a standard Tabata workout. Both of these can also be customized by the user.

The application is packed full with great features and options for the user to customize. Head over to the App Store to see the full list of features and options.

ITGO Matrix 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for $3.99/£2.39. Requires iPhone 3GS or later, iPod Touch, and iPad with iOS 3.1.3 or later.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/04/iphone-fitness-app-interval-trainer-go-matrix-1-0/feed/ 0 Track The Way You Exercise: Fit Phone Runner 1.0 for iOS http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/24/track-the-way-you-exercise-fit-phone-runner-1-0-for-ios/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=track-the-way-you-exercise-fit-phone-runner-1-0-for-ios http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/24/track-the-way-you-exercise-fit-phone-runner-1-0-for-ios/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:59:09 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=123202 A new application which can revolutionize the way you train has just been released. Fit Phone Runner 1.0 will help you see if you are pushing yourself enough when you are trying to get fit.

Released by Blaine DaRonco, the app will let you record your latest run, and then you can add it to leaderboards with the aid of Game Center, which are shared across the world. This you give you the biggest workout group you could ever imagine.

The application will also let users know when they have hit fitness milestones, which is a great way to motivate you. Other features of the app include; Tracks outdoor cardio with built-in GPS and playback routes directly on your device, live maps show exactly where you are, graphical results, and track your body weight and measurements.

There is the option of free online backups using an anonymous device specific ID or using your Facebook account, this you let you easily share data between devices. An in-app music management option will let you listen to your favorite music while running.

Fit Phone Runner 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for the special launch price of $0.99/£0.59. Compatible with iPhone 3GS or later, and iPod Touch 2G or later. iOS 4.1 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/24/track-the-way-you-exercise-fit-phone-runner-1-0-for-ios/feed/ 0 Best Low Impact Exercise Apps – Improve Your Body http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/12/best-low-impact-exercise-apps-improve-your-body/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-low-impact-exercise-apps-improve-your-body http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/12/best-low-impact-exercise-apps-improve-your-body/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:35:47 +0000 Peter Chubb http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=118797 Keeping fit seems to get harder and harder the longer we leave it, but it is especially worse right after the holidays. One of the best ways to get fit has to be low impact exercise, and there are ways to do this without the need for joining a gym or spending a huge amount of money on exercise machines. Did you know that there are a number of apps available designed just for this?

Having looked on App Shopper we have found two apps that look to be the best for low impact exercise. The first app for the iPhone is ‘Isometrics – Low Impact Exercises Anywhere’ and costs just $1.99. Some of the features on this app include 50 exercise guides that target each muscle group, charts to keep track of your progress, reminder alarms, and much more.

The second app is called ‘Me Too Fitness: Low Impact Aerobic vol.11’ and has a price of $4.99. This app is great in the way that it helps to improve your muscle co-ordination, which is very important when it comes to getting fit. This app also features videos of a dance teacher, which certainly helps you do the moves easier than just reading them.

These are just two apps that we managed to find, but we are certain that there are more than that available. Please share with our readers which apps you use for low impact exercise, and what your results were. We know that there are certain apps on the market that have been developed just to give you that flat stomach, which we have covered for you in more detail in our recent post.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/12/best-low-impact-exercise-apps-improve-your-body/feed/ 0 Most Common Fitness Mistakes: Learn From Apps http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/04/most-common-fitness-mistakes-learn-from-apps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-common-fitness-mistakes-learn-from-apps http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/04/most-common-fitness-mistakes-learn-from-apps/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:31:07 +0000 Peter Chubb http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=118250 We have now entered a new year, and that means that a huge percentage of us will want to go on a diet. The reason behind this is because the holiday season is a time for indulgence – so we could have put on a few pounds. So you have made your mind up to lose a bit of weight and get fit in the process – but there are a few common mistakes that we all make that we need to be aware of.

You have a few choices open to you, go in the gym and decide what workout you want to do yourself, ask a fitness instructor, or if you are more tech minded then why not download an app so you will not make any of these common mistakes?

The first app that we have for you is called Fitness Tips, and is for the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Before we talk about the features we thought you would need to know that this application is free. Once the app has been downloaded and installed you will have access to 500 Fitness Tips. What I like about this one is how you just shake or tap your iOS device to proceed to the next tip – ideal if you are in the middle of a workout.

101 Fitness Tips is not as good as the one above, but is still very insightful. However, this app still offers you all the information needed to get that body back into shape.

If these two are not to your liking, then why not visit App Shopper, as they have a huge range of apps that are designed to not only get your body fit but your mind as well.

Fitsugar wrote an article back in October and looks at four common mistakes that women make when attempting to get fit. Having read all four I can say that these also apply to men as well. Outside Online has gone into even greater detail, giving you 12 problems and offering 12 solutions to go with it. So you can either read the two articles that we mentioned or stick with something that will be with you at the gym, an app.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/04/most-common-fitness-mistakes-learn-from-apps/feed/ 3 Motion Detecting Fat Burning Fitness App: Body Motion 1.0 for iPhone http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/17/motion-detecting-fat-burning-fitness-app-body-motion-1-0-for-iphone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motion-detecting-fat-burning-fitness-app-body-motion-1-0-for-iphone http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/17/motion-detecting-fat-burning-fitness-app-body-motion-1-0-for-iphone/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:49:01 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=111336 A great new fitness application has just been released for owners of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Body Motion 1.0 is the first motion detection app which tracks a user’s steps throughout workouts, and allows them to burn fat in as little as four minutes.

Released by Fit Your Body the app is great for anyone who wants to get fit easily and quickly, and is great for beginners and professionals. Using short intense workouts allows for users to monitor their progress. Different levels of difficulty are available ranging from easy to hard.

User’s exercise for twenty seconds then rest for ten seconds, throughout eight sequences. Each step is tracked and measured allowing users to monitor progress via recorded statistics. Other features include; exercises based on the Tabata protocol, aerobic and anaerobic benefits, 8 to 16 minute specially designed workout programs, and easy to use and follow.

Body Motion 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $2.99. iOS 3.1.2 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/17/motion-detecting-fat-burning-fitness-app-body-motion-1-0-for-iphone/feed/ 0 Quick Yoga Sessions for iPad Owners: 5 Minute Yoga HD http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/14/quick-yoga-sessions-for-ipad-owners-5-minute-yoga-hd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-yoga-sessions-for-ipad-owners-5-minute-yoga-hd http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/14/quick-yoga-sessions-for-ipad-owners-5-minute-yoga-hd/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:00:26 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=111207 A new Yoga application for the iPad has recently been released, which contains more than 350 simple yoga routines that can be done in your own home. 5 Minute Yoga HD 1.0 has each yoga pose illustrated clearly, and is accompanied by a detailed description.

Released by Olson Applications, 5 Minute Yoga HD includes a timer function which lets users to adopt the poses for the correct length of time; this ensures each workout is as short as possible. The app has lovely images with clear and simple instructions.

28 different yoga poses ensures boredom is not an issue, and is ideal for beginners and the more experienced. Users can use the integrated music function to play tracks from their library. English, Italian, Spanish, French and German languages are supported.

5 Minute Yoga HD 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $1.99. iOS 3.2 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/14/quick-yoga-sessions-for-ipad-owners-5-minute-yoga-hd/feed/ 0 Track Calorie’s as You Burn Them: StepMeter PRO 1.0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/09/28/track-calorie%e2%80%99s-as-you-burn-them-stepmeter-pro-1-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=track-calorie%25e2%2580%2599s-as-you-burn-them-stepmeter-pro-1-0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/09/28/track-calorie%e2%80%99s-as-you-burn-them-stepmeter-pro-1-0/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:50:54 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=109676 A great new fitness application has just been released for owners of the iPhone and iPod Touch. StepMeter PRO 1.0 takes advantage of the devices accelerometer and smartly shows users the progress which has been made for the day.

Released by ivoxBytes the app shows the amount of steps, distance or miles the user has done, and calculates the workout time and calories being burnt. The app has been designed to encourage people to walk or jog more. All the functions are easy to use with one press of the Go button to start measuring.

Users can set daily, weekly, and monthly goals, and using the Steps Alarm feature will trigger an alarm when the target number of steps is reached. Targets when achieved can be posted to friends with the Facebook Share button. When you are using the app just pop your device in a pocket and away you go.

Other features include; data saved in the device, steps calibration, smart step monitor mode, works in any direction, and much more.

StepMeter PRO 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $1.99. iOS 4.1 or later required.

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