Get Your Summer Sweat On With 7 Mobile Fitness Apps For Android

Summer is right around the corner and no doubt your beach body is in need of some extra love. However, before you consider plunking down some major change for that fancy gym membership, remember that as an Android Smartphone owner you have a virtual personal trainer in your pocket.

1. Instant Heart Rate Pro

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Instant Heart Rate Pro is an app that takes full advantage of Android’s impressive capabilities. To get your current heart rate, just place your finger over your phone’s camera for a few seconds while Instant Heart Rate Pro detects minor changes in color that are directly linked to your pulse. If that sounds too strange to be true, head to the Android Market and see the 43,000 five star reviews for Instant Heart Rate Pro. Use it to monitor the intensity of your workouts or as a makeshift lie detector game at parties.

2. Endomondo

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Being able to self-motivate is the hardest part about establishing a successful workout regimen. Android users will find an ally in Endomondo. Part workout buddy, part drill sergeant, Endmondo is the must have app for runners and bikers.

3. Audio Inspiration

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Many people like to listen to music while they work out to help them get into “the zone.” Whether you prefer to get pumped with up-tempo music like Wiz Khalifa or get into a groove with the laid back sounds of someone like Usher, Cricket’s Muve Music is a no-hassle mobile music platform that’s included as part of your plan and lets you download hundreds of songs straight to your phone.

4. All Trails

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Avid hikers, or those interested in taking up a new hobby, should get AllTrails, a comprehensive mobile trail guide with over 40,000 listed hiking trails. It’s great for those that live near the mountains, but big city dwellers might be surprised to see how many hiking opportunities are hidden right in their urban backyard.

5. Pocket Yoga

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Yoga enthusiasts with a tight budget or schedule would do well to check out Pocket Yoga. It’s like a miniature yoga instructor. Just place it in front of your yoga mat and follow along with the audio instructions or illustrated poses that appear on screen. It even allows you to play your own music while it runs.

6. First Aid

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It goes without saying that safety should be among your top concerns when working out. Regardless of what your exercise of choice is, it’s a good idea to have the First Aid app installed on your phone. It comes with detailed instructions on how to best deal with everything from minor scrapes all the way up to heart attacks. It might just save your life. Bandages not included.