fitness apps

Fitbit Tracker beta app gets updated with more functionality and options

Apps

By Seth Brodeur, Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 9:41 am

Fitbit Tracker, which was released earlier this month in beta status, has been updated to version 0.9.5.0. Along with the usual general bug fixes, the latest version also resolves a known issue where imported activity times display with way too many digits. It also adds some great new functionality and options.

Starting today you can buy the Runtastic heart rate monitor in the U.S.

Windows Phone News

By Sam Sabri, Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:55 pm

When we first took a look at Runtastic back during Fitness Month we called it one of our favorite apps on Windows Phone. Since then the app has gotten better, with recent updates bringing it on par with its iOS and Android counterparts and great Windows Phone 8 support. Starting today you can now get Runtastic hardware – like their heart rate monitor – in the U.S.

Runtastic gets updated with Routes feature and more for Windows Phone 8

Apps

By Sam Sabri, Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 6:53 am

One of my favorite fitness apps, Runtastic got a nice little update today that brings with it a variety of new features – some exclusive for Windows Phone 8. Let’s check them out.

Tracking your runs and heart rate with Runtastic PRO for Windows Phone

Apps

By Sam Sabri, Monday, Feb 25, 2013 at 9:07 am

Running remains one of the most popular ways to drop a few pounds or improve overall health. It’s cheap (just get a good pair of running shoes), you can do it virtually anywhere, and people of all skill and fitness levels can start. There are just too many benefits to list, but if you’re looking to start running or track your current workouts, you might want to check out runtastic Pro for Windows Phone.

Runtastic is small startup from Austria (that’s the one without an ‘L’ and no koalas) that makes various fitness apps and accessories for all mobile platforms. Right now they’ve only got one for the Windows Phone Store and that’s Runtastic and Runtastic Pro. We’ll focus on runtastic Pro for the majority of the review and towards the end let you know the big differences between Runtastic and Runtastic Pro.

Getting fit with your Windows Phone; can we get a little accessory love?

Editorials

By George Ponder, Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:10 pm

You can do a lot with your Windows Phone. From making a phone call to checking your email to watching videos or playing games, our Windows Phones have a ton of potential. February is fitness month here at Mobile Nations and we focus on the health and fitness capabilities of our smartphones.

The strength of our Windows Phone with regards to fitness rest with apps. Our weakness likely lies with the lack of direct compatibility with fitness accessories.