Best Apps for Joggers

Use technology to your advantage with these apps!

Technology is surely amazing. With all the gadgets we have available nowadays there’s really nothing we can’t do. Smartphones have become a crucial part of our lives and some of us can’t even leave home without them. We use them to stay in touch with our friends and family, we keep track of our finances, we use them for recreation, and why not, we can use them to help us stay fit, healthy, and active.

It seems like there’s nothing we can’t do with our phones. Who would have thought ten years ago that a phone could be used as a tool for runners and athletes? App developers create new apps to make every aspect of our lives easier, and today we’re counting down the five best apps for runners.

1.    RunKeeper: Available on iOS and Android devices, this is one of the most popular apps for runners and there’s a reason for that. It’s free and it comes with all the essentials. It tracks your distance and speed with your smartphone GPS so you can keep a record on them, and if you want you can share your progress on Facebook, RunKeeper also keeps stats of your runs to show you how you have improved.

2.    Endomondo: A great app available on iOS and Android devices for free. It comes with all the basics such as GPS tracking of speed and distance plus a calculator of calories burned by a combination of the former two. Endomondo also comes with audio feedback from a pre-recorded coach meant to keep you motivated and going. It also comes with social media compatibility so you can share your progress and receive comments from your friends.

3.    Nike+ Running: The official app by Nike, also available for iOS and Android devices for free. It comes with all the expected features such as GPS tracking, stats keeping, calories burned, but it adds the possibility of being cheered on by a real-time crowd and playing a power song to help you get pumped. There are some extra accessories that are compatible with this app but they’re not essential, so you can just run with your phone if you’d like.

4.    Zombies, Run!: Available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices for free, this is a particularly fun app. It has all the basics, GPS tracking, mapping of your route, stats, etc. The difference is that this app turns your jogging sessions into an adventure by introducing a fun narrative of a survival game. Earn points, collect weapons, stock your base, and apps turn your jogging sessions into an adventure by introducing a fun narrative of a survival game.pplies to survive the zombie apocalypse.

5.    MapMyRun: The last app in today’s list is available on all iOS and Android devices. Like its name clearly implies, it’s an app focused on keeping track of your route. The difference is that this app also takes into consideration changes in topography, it knows when you’re going up or down a hill and it takes those factors into consideration. And as an added bonus it comes with a nutrition tracker, so it not only tells you how many calories you've burned but also how many you need to burn.

Think of all the possibilities available. With these apps, there really isn’t anything stopping you from taking on a healthy and fit lifestyle. Just pick the app that best suits your needs and you’re all set. Don’t forget though, that if you’re going out at night you should wear the proper attire. So check out all the sportswear available on Lightbug Sports. All of their products are made with light-reflecting materials to keep you safe and visible whenever you go out at night. Staying healthy is also a matter of staying safe, so gear up!

Your smartphone can be another tool to help you be healthy.

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