
6 min read
Best Fitness Apps of 2020: Top 8 Fitness Apps for iPhone and Android Smartphones
Posted By
Caitlin Turner
Fitness apps are on the rise, but with so many around it can be difficult to know which ones are worthy of your time and money.
Fitness apps offer a great way to stay active for those who live or work remotely, travel frequently, or simply can’t afford the cost of a gym. We have researched some of the most popular fitness apps on the market and put together a list of the best fitness apps for iPhone and Android.
These apps meet a range of needs. Some are simple, while others offer numerous features that will help you to achieve your health and fitness goals. From beginner to athlete, running to recovery, you are bound to find the right fitness app for you.
Nike Run Club (NRC)
Whatever your goal, Nike Run Club has a plan for you. This app allows you to track your runs through a GPS tracker, receive coaching via audio guided runs, record your progress and connect with friends along the way.
Best for: Running
Price: FREE
Strava
Strava is an app that allows you to track walking, running and cycling exercises using GPS data. It records distance, speed and endurance so is suitable for beginner through to elite level athletes. Access and upload road and trail route and connect with friends to share stats and compare performance overtime.
Best for: Walking, running, road and trail cycling
Price: Basic subscription FREE. Premium subscription (adds functionality for running and cycling enthusiasts) $7.99 AUD per month.
Sweatcoin
Sweatcoin is an app that rewards you for being active. The app essentially tracks your movement and converts your steps into a digital currency called sweatcoins (SWC), which can then be redeemed on goods, services and experiences ranging from high-tech shoes to iPhones, from anti-gravity yoga classes to Apple Watches. It takes 1,000 steps to earn 1 SWC, which is a huge incentive to walk your 10,000 steps a day.
Best for: Walking
Price: FREE. Tiered membership options are available:
Mover - Free and allows you to earn up to 150 SWC per month
Shaker - 4.75 SWC per month, allows you to earn up to 300 SWC per month
Quaker - 20 SWC per month, allows you to earn up to 450 SWC per month
Breaker - 30 SWC per month, allows you to earn up to 600 SWC per month
Nike Training Club (NTC)
This app contains over 185 free workouts from strength and endurance to mobility and yoga. There are workouts suitable for all fitness levels. You also have the option to follow a structured training plan or freedom to pick your own workouts.
Best for: Training at home or gym (bodyweight-only to equipment-based workouts)
Price: FREE
SWEAT
The ultimate female fitness and nutrition app. Train anywhere, anytime with programs designed by some of the world’s most elite personal trainers. Workouts range from body weight exercises, strength training, power lifting and yoga. Subscribers also have access to an online community and menus, recipes and education-based resources to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Best for: Training and yoga at home or gym.
Price: Free trial period. then $19.99 AUD per month subscription (0.66C per day)
LES MILLS On Demand
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a gym, you’ve probably heard of LES MILLS™ classes. Does BodyPump, RPM or BodyAttack ring a bell? LES MILLS On Demand offers a variety of workouts for all fitness levels including strength, cardio. HIIT, dance, and flexibility. With over 800 workouts ranging from 15-55 minutes in length, this app provides workout programs that can be done in the gym or home.
Best for: Mixed gym classes at home or gym.
Price: Free trial period, then $24.99 AUD per month. Option for quarterly ($63 AUD) and annual ($224 AUD) billing.
8Fit
A fitness and nutrition app with a sustainable approach – healthy habits made simple. 8Fit offers a variety of workouts including HIT, yoga, core, resistance band workouts and boxing which can all be done from the comfort of your home. As nutrition has an equally important focus, the app provides a number of customised meal plans for various dietary requirements with over 800 nutritionist-approved recipes.
Best for: Training, boxing, yoga.
Price: Free trial period, then $30 AUD per quarter.
ROMWOD
Recovery is an essential part of any workout routine. This app gives you daily follow-along videos designed to help improve your range of motion, boost your performance and assist with recovery.
Best for: Mobility, flexibility and recovery
Price: Free trial period, then $13.95 USD per month
Do you have a favourite fitness app that wasn’t mentioned here? Drop into our inbox on Instagram or Facebook and let us know what it is!
Related news
min read
An Introduction to Gut Health & Nutrition – 5 Must See Articles
Gut health significantly affects overall wellbeing, influencing brain function, immunity, and metabolism. A balanced gut microbiota, influenced by diet and environment, can potentially enhance health, aid digestion, and reduce allergies. The roles of probiotics and prebiotics in gut health are also discussed.
min read
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics
Unleash gut health with probiotics and prebiotics! Strengthen digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. Try Nuzest's Good Green Vitality for convenient support with 8 billion CFU of probiotics. Take charge now!
min read
The Link Between Gut Health & Allergies - Plus 5 Top Tips to Help
Discover the link between gut health and allergies, and how the gut microbiome influences the body's immune response to allergens. Learn how adopting a balanced diet with prebiotics and probiotics can support gut health, reducing the risk of allergic reactions. Explore solutions for allergy relief and fostering a healthier gut with Nuzest’s multi-nutrient formula, Good Green Vitality.
min read
The Great Diet Debate: Unravelling the Tapestry of Popular Eating Plans
Exploring popular diets such as the Mediterranean, Ketogenic, Plant-Based, Paleo, and Intermittent Fasting, this overview highlights their principles, benefits, and considerations. It emphasizes the importance of finding a dietary pattern that aligns with individual health goals and preferences, while suggesting the potential benefits of incorporating a multi-nutrient supplement for overall health.
min read
The Gut Connection: How to Improve Your Digestion and Gut Health in 6 Steps
Discover the significance of gut health and its impact on digestion and overall well-being in this insightful article. Learn six practical steps, including maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, managing stress, and using antibiotics wisely, to promote a healthy gut and enhance vitality.
min read
Does Gut Health Affect Your Immune System? | Do These 6 Things
The gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria in our digestive tract, plays a crucial role in supporting our immune system and overall health. Consuming probiotics and prebiotics, staying hydrated, managing stress, limiting processed foods, and engaging in outdoor activity and exercise are effective strategies to promote a healthy gut and enhance immunity.
min read
What is Collagen? Types, Sources and Benefits of Supplementation
Collagen is essential for joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, skin, hair and nails.2 It is one of the primary structural proteins of connective tissue and plays a crucial role in the body by cushioning, strengthening, hydrating, binding, and connecting tissues together.3 Connective tissues are able to provide physical and mechanical support through the collagen, elastic and reticular fibres
min read
Kids Good Stuff for Skin Health
How can you ensure your kids have healthy skin? A part from the obvious, what nutrients can we provide our kids to ensure their skin stays in tip top shape?
min read
Maximising Mood In Your Kids
Almost 1 in 7 children and adults aged 4-17 had been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Amy Butler discusses good nutrition and lifestyle modifications, that can help to reduce the risk.
min read
Long-Lasting Energy For Kids
Children and adolescents are going through massive periods of growth and development. To keep up with the demands of school, extracurricular activities, sports and friendships, kids often need a bit of an energy boost. In our latest blog we break down some specific nutrients for energy, to help support growing kids, and the best places to source them from.
min read
Setting Health Goals & Staying Motivated in 2021
Use this tried and tested goal strategy to set smaller, specific goals to avoid the overwhelm of unrealistic and vague health objectives.
min read
Is Ageing The Secret To Happiness?
Aging, mental health and happiness are all deeply intertwined phenomena, their relationship is actually bit more complex than you might imagine. Andy De Santis explains how an older adult can optimize their chances of being on the right side of the health and happiness curve as they age.
min read
Eating for a Healthy Headspace
Andy De Santis takes a deeper look into the connection between diet and mental health. What can we do to protect ourselves from depression and anxiety?
min read
How Inflammation Works: Heart Disease
How is inflammation associated with heart disease? What things can we do to help prevent this disease and others similar?
min read
What Does ‘Natural Flavour’ Really Mean? We Explain.
Everything you need to know about 'Natural Flavours' - Cliff Harvey
min read
Post Lockdown: What We Learnt During Isolation
We asked Nuzest employees around the world for some of the top things they learnt during their time in isolation.
min read
Interview with retired Olympian Martin Reader: Life After Professional Sport
Prior to the global pandemic closing office spaces across Australia, Nuzest HQ were fortunate enough to have had 2012 London Olympian, Martin Reader, attend their office to present a keynote speech on mastering personal performance. They were so inspired by his story of hardship, struggle, challenge and success throughout his career as an athlete, that they asked if he would feature in our blog to talk about his experiences transitioning out of professional sport.
min read
The Truth About Sports Supplements
We’re going to have a migraine-free look at some of the more common sport supplements you might come across and see if they really work, so you can decide what is right for you and what’s best left on the shelf.
min read
Fueling Your Performance: An Interview with Sports Dietitian Jonathan Steedman
So, you’ve set yourself a goal. A charity run? Perhaps an ironman event? Or maybe you’re an athlete aiming to improve your training and stamina? Regardless of the goal, the food that you eat and drink plays a large role in your performance.
We recently spoke to Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Jonathan Steedman (or Jono as he is known to thousands of people on Instagram) about his advice for fuelling for endurance, speed, strength, and power performance.