Whether you like to hit the trail or the gym, iPhone has apps to help you get the most out of your workouts.
Get pumped.
With iPump Pilates, you can strengthen and tone your body anytime with Pilates instructor Kristin McGee. Tap your way through more than 60 images and 3 progressive levels to create the workout you’re looking for. If you’re targeting your abs, add hard-core exercises like the Russian Twist with iPump Abs & Core. Then increase your flexibility with five different stretching sessions in iPump Stretch.
Available on the App Store
Class calendar.
Add your favourite class to your Calendar, then tap Repeat and set a reminder to help you get there weekly. Use the Notes field to jot down the name of your favourite instructor.
Add an event:
- Tap
and enter event information, then tap Done.
Edit an event:
- Tap the event, then tap Edit.
Delete an event:
- Tap the event, tap Edit, then scroll down and tap Delete Event.
See how you climb.
Take Distance Metre Pro on your next hike and use the terrain/topography maps to see how long the trail is and how hard it is. Get real-time stats like speed, pace and calories burned. If you want a GPS app that lets you record, import and export tracks directly to your iPhone 3G, then you’ll want to take Trails along with you, too.
Available on the App Store
Map it out.
iMapMyRide uses the built-in GPS in iPhone 3G to track and record every mile you ride. Duck out your music to learn your distance and speed. When you’re done, the application can upload your route and time directly into your profile at MapMyRide.com.
Available on the App Store
Look for adventure.
You can easily create a completely new run or walk that’s just the right distance by dropping a pin in Maps, then tapping Directions from your current location. Tap the Walking or Driving icon at the top and Maps shows you alternate routes and their exact distances.
Use the dropped pin:
- Tap
, then tap Drop Pin. - A pin drops down on the map, which you can then drag to any location you choose.
Switch start and end points, for reverse directions:
- Tap
. - If you don’t see , tap List, then tap Edit.
See recently viewed directions:
- Tap
in the search field, then tap Recents.
Strike a pose.
Miss a yoga class? Not with iPhone. Pick your background music then let the Yoga Stretch instructor talk you through each pose of a yoga session with Vinyasa flow. With Yoga Trainer PRO, you can either take a class or flip through more than 70 poses using Cover Flow to customise your own session.
Available on the App Store
Sign up and join in.
Join the Nike Training Club and you’ll get psyched from the minute you log on. Start by creating an avatar, then customise your workouts, learn new training drills and even invite your friends for a little healthy competition.
Available on the App Store
Top 10 Paid Health & Fitness Apps
Top 10 Free Health & Fitness Apps
Did you know?
With some applications, you can play your music while you work out. Just be sure to make sure to launch iPod before tapping your app.
