So, you’ve decided to get in shape. Congratulations! You’re on the right track. The first step to getting in shape is admitting that you want to get in shape. Now it’s time for the second step: picking an app that will help you start your journey towards a fitter, healthier you.
You’ll want to start simple and build up from there—unless you’re already a fitness pro, we don’t recommend diving head-first into something like CrossFit. Instead, start with one of these apps, which will help you make small changes that will accumulate over time and lead to a big change in how you feel about yourself and your body.
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Best Apps For Fitness Android
Fitness is a life-long journey full of ups and downs. Sometimes you may suffer an injury or life just gets in the way. But, whatever is going on, it’s never too late to start or restart. The end goal, after all, is a better physical and mental version of yourself.
Though you can go at it alone, some of the best Android fitness apps can offer help, guidance, and motivation to keep you going strong. There is integration with the best smartwatches for fitness, making it easy to keep track of all of your workouts. And when you’re done here, be sure to check out our awesome roundup of the best apps for Android.
What are the best fitness apps for Android?
- FITNOTES
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Upfront, I have to admit that I’ve been a FitNotes user for years. It’s been my go-to workout tracker as I’ve jumped gyms, moved across the country, recovered from injury, and restarted getting back into shape and achieving my goals. Yes, the UI is still stuck in the Holo era (#holoyolo), but it remains pleasant to look at and gets the job done.
That’s all you can ask for in a workout tracker. It comes with a pre-built list of exercises split up by muscle group. You can easily add in your own movements, too — I tend to do a lot of atypical exercises to target my muscles in different or unique ways or to get those smaller, more troublesome ones (looking at you, rhomboids). Tracking your weight and reps is super easy, and you can edit your records if you make a mistake.
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You can also track cardio workouts, see a monthly view of your training sessions, track your body weight and fat percentage, get a nice analysis of what you’ve accomplished, and backup your logs to Google Drive or Dropbox if you’re switching or moving between phones. It’s a powerful app and a must-have for anyone serious about bodybuilding and powerlifting or just weightlifting in general. Best of all, it’s completely and totally free, and there is no account required whatsoever.
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Track your workouts without the hassle
In our opinion, FitNotes is the king of workout tracker apps. It’s free, easy on the eyes, and is packed full of features to make sure you keep on track with your weight and cardio training. It even has a backup feature.
Free at Google Play
- NIKE RUN CLUB
I’m not much of a runner, but when I do have the itch or desire to try to get into it, Nike Run Club is my constant partner and friend along the way. NRC is one of the best running apps for Android I could find — it’s free, it lets me track my stats, gamify my attempts at running, and compete with other people via leaderboards.
There’s Wear OS support, audio-guided runs with Nike coaches, and challenges to keep you entertained and interested. It’s a dope app and one I think every runner should have. But, even with all of the things that it does, Nike Run Club is totally free.
Yep, whereas Strava, Runtastic, and Runkeeper all have subscription services for the good stuff, NRC is entirely free. As a result, it’s an excellent and above-average app.
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Excellent — and it’s all free
Nike Run Club would already have a spot on this list because of its suite of features, but because it does it all for free, it’s one of our top picks. While not the most robust out there, it gets the job done and does it well.
Free at Google Play
- JEFIT
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Rounding out our top three picks is JEFIT. Like FitNotes, you can use the app to track your workouts with a heavy focus on weightlifting as a whole. Where it separates itself from FitNotes, however, is in the number of features and training ideas it packs in. It tries to do a lot more than our top contender, but we feel it doesn’t quite match the standard that FitNotes sets.
That said, JEFIT is still an excellent option if you want something a bit more robust. It offers different programs with a bodybuilding slant, such as 5×5, 3-day splits, strength plans, and at-home and bodyweight workouts. It features a built-in database of exercises (with videos) to ensure you’re tracking exactly what you’re doing.
It also has cross-platform support between the app and the web, so you can keep track and analyze your results wherever you are. It also sports monthly fitness challenges, goal setting, and a friend system to help you stay motivated and accountable. It does, however, contain ads and a subscription option.
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Workout tracking and programs galore
JEFIT sets itself apart as a workout tracker with many features like an interval timer, workout programs, and a vast database of exercises with how-to videos. It’s a robust app that looks nice and does its job well. In our opinion, it’s held back by its subscription model, putting it behind FitNotes and NRC.
Free w/ IAP at Google Play
Other great options
Though they didn’t quite make it into our top three, here are some other excellent fitness apps for you to try out.
GOOGLE FIT
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Google Fit is a staple on Android. It’s Google’s attempt at making an app that encourages you to stay fit, using what it calls Heart Points. You earn these points by doing activities: going for a walk, finishing a workout, etc. You can also track sleep, heart rate, and body weight.
Fit also integrates with other apps, including Strava, Runkeeper, and so on. It’s a straightforward app with not too much going on. I hardly use it in my day-to-day life, mainly just to track my steps. It lacks many robust feature sets of other apps on this list, but it’s a good, free option for tracking your health goals.
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Simple, clean, efficient
Google Fit doesn’t have too much going on, and its features are somewhat limited. However, its Heart Points system is an excellent way of gamifying fitness into something fun and motivating. It does have a step counter, heart rate tracking, and sleep tracking, too.
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Headspace
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HEADSPACE
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Best for: mindfulness
Getting the right amount of sleep is crucial if you want to maintain a proper workout routine. It’s pretty key to maintaining a good sense of health and wellbeing too. If you struggle to nod off, then mindfulness app Headspace is definitely worth a try – especially if anxiety is the main cause of your restless nights. Guided meditation sessions allow you to manage stress, and the dedicated ‘Sleep’ section includes soundscapes, music, soothing ‘sleepcasts’ and wind downs.
Android/iOS, free seven-day trial, then £4.17/month
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Seven
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SEVEN
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Best for: quick workouts
In 2013, a study published by the American College of Sport Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal posited that high-intensity circuit training was the key to better health. It increased fitness, cut fat and strengthened muscles, and improved your VO2Max too (maximal oxygen consumption). What’s more, it could all be achieved with a mere seven-minute workout every day. That’s what led the Malmö-based team at Perigree to create Seven: an app packed with seven-minute workouts that are, you’ve probably guessed, designed to be performed seven days a week. They’re all bodyweight-based, and the app’s premium model offers you a personal trainer that offers guidance on the 200+ exercises available.
Android/iOS, free seven-day trial then £2.50/month
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MapMyRun
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MAPMYRUN
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Best for: community
Under Armour’s app has been a long-time favourite for runners, and that’s reflected by the fact that community is at the heart of its features. For years now, users around the world have been uploading their favourite running routes to the community feed, both challenging and scenic, resulting in a database of over 70 million courses. You can also link up with friends and fellow runners to keep tabs on and encourage each other, and users often schedule meet-ups over the app’s dedicated Facebook page. The reason so many people have stuck with MapMyRun? It’s easy to use and trustworthy, and can be used for all kinds of exercise, from swimming to yoga.
Android/iOS, free; MVP subscription with full features £5.99/month
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FiiT
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FIIT
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Best for: boutique-style fitness classes
You can think of FiiT as the Netflix of fitness apps. It hosts an unrivalled library of high-intensity workout videos that you can stream anywhere. You can choose from classes led by some of the UK’s top trainers, like former rugby pro Lawrence Price or PT Matt Roberts, who’s kept celebrities like Tom Ford in shape. The app also connects to a heart-monitoring chest strap that tracks your progress, integrates your stats on-screen and then gives you real-time performance metrics that fluctuate with your effort levels. In turn, these become ‘personal best’ goals to beat. It’s a better way to motivate yourself than being screamed at by your PT.
Android/iOS, free; Fiit Premium memberships start at £10/month, fiit.tv
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Centr
Professional boxer, Boxing, Sport venue, Muscle, Boxing ring, Contact sport, Arm, Combat sport, Professional boxing, Barechested,
CENTR
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Best for: muscle building
Do you want to be as strong as Thor? Then train like Thor. Centr is a new app from the man who plays him, Chris Hemsworth, which has been developed in collaboration with his team of trainers, health experts and nutritionists. It’s a great all-rounder, but especially good if you’re looking to build Hollywood muscle. Not that you need to start in big screen shape; Centr is customisable to every level of fitness, and features an array of intense workouts that you can follow at home or in the gym, as well as easy-to-follow meal plans that accommodate everything from gluten-free to veganism.
iOS and Android, free seven-day trial then £15.49/month, centr.com
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Freeletics
Physical fitness, Leg, Arm, Chest, Calisthenics, Strength training, Room, Press up, Exercise, Barechested,
FREELETICS
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Best for: body weight training
If all that stands between you and better health is the cost of a gym membership, then Freeletics is the answer. It’s essentially a virtual PT app, with an emphasis on exercises and workouts that don’t need any equipment (think burpees, lunges and squats). Boasting more than 900 variations of workouts, which can be filtered by duration, body part and goals, the app can be adapted for any fitness level and features high-quality tutorials, even on the free version. With the premium subscription, you access extra features such as a tailored weekly training plan.
Android/iOS, 14-day free trial; £1.78/week for the training coach and £2.66/week with nutritional information, freeletics.com/en
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