Technology for Kids

Get Fit Now: 10 Apps for Quick Workouts & Healthy Eating Tips

Check out these easy-to-use smartphone apps, featuring quick workouts, healthy eating tips, and exercise trackers, and download your way to being the most fit parent on the block.

By Claire Schillings October 1, 2013

For even the most health-conscious parents, it can be tough finding time to exercise between endless soccer practices, piano lessons, and school carpools. But fitness doesn’t always have to come second. Check out these easy-to-use smartphone apps, featuring quick workouts, healthy eating tips, and exercise trackers, and download your way to being the most fit parent on the block.

Endomondo

Whether you're running 5 miles or you've just got time for a quick power walk around the neighborhood, this workout tracker has it all! Simply enter your exercise method of choice (from cycling to swimming to running) and Endomondo charts your distance, heart rate, elevation, and more, allowing you to keep track of your workouts and even keep in touch with exercise buddies.

Why We Love It: The audio feedback provided for every mile or time interval offers helpful encouragement and pacing, so you can easily note your progress, hands-free! Plus, the post-workout breakdown is super enlightening.

Available at the App Store for iPhone and iPad
Cost: FREE

What apps do you use to keep fit? Tell us below!

— Claire Schillings

App photos courtesy of iTunes Preview and featured photo courtesy of Be Grand Fitness.