Fitness - Android Community

GymPact launches for Android just in time to help with those resolutions

By Robert Nelson
on 2 Jan, 2013

Coming as what would seem perfect timing for all of those who vowed to get back into the gym this year, the GymPact app is now available in the Google Play Store. The app free to download and aimed at those who need some extra encouragement in getting to the gym and also those who like to be rewarded for following though on their commitment.

Nike+ Running app finally released for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Jun, 2012

We have good news for all you Android gym buffs or users that love a good workout. Today Nike has finally released their somewhat popular Nike+ app for Android called Nike+ Running. This exercise and workout monitoring and tracking app has finally been expanded to the world of Android and is loaded full of features -- it's about time.

FitBit app keeps Android users on the run

By Michael Crider
on 20 Mar, 2012

The FitBit is the fitness darling of the high-tech set, essentially an advanced pedometer that keeps track of your physical activity throughout the day and reports back to an online service. Naturally you can't launch a hip new hardware-software combo without creating an iOS app, despite the fact that there are hundreds of millions more Android smartphone users. Now that small oversight is taken care of, as FitBit has released an app to the Google Play Store that brings all the features of its iOS counterpart. It only took them five months.

MOTO ACTV update brings stopwatch, new clock faces, and 8 hours battery life

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Dec, 2011

For those that remember or own the MOTO ACTV we have an exciting update to tell you about today. Motorola is all set to soon release their latest update for the do-it-all fitness Android device and we have all the details. The video below courtesy of Motorola might be a bit boring but shares plenty about this exciting new update and more.

Wahoo Fitness offers new ANT+ API for Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 1 Apr, 2011

Wahoo Fitness has been making some interesting accessories for the iPhone for a while now that allows the iPhone to interface with ANT+ fitness sensors to track a person's vital stats during a workout. The company has announced that it has unveiled a new API that allows Android devices to work with ANT+ accessories.

RunKeeper Now Indefinitely Free

By Dylan Bailey
on 27 Jan, 2011

Back on the first of the year, we let you know that RunKeeper, a popular fitness tracking application, would be available for free until the end of January. The company has decided to keep it free and will not resort back to the $10 application price it featured previously.

RunKeeper Pro Free Until the End Of January

By Dylan Bailey
on 1 Jan, 2011

Another year has passed, and with a new year starting, we all have some resolutions. And by far the most popular New Year's Resolution is, of course, getting in shape. Living in the technology age we do today, we have many options to help us with this ever popular goal. A great application to help us is Run Keeper, which is by far the best mobile fitness tracking app to date, and to make things even better, it's now free through the end of January.