Best running apps of 2020 – Keep better track of your health
Running is an endurance affair where men build will, character and determination. It is more than just getting fit. It slowly but surely takes over your lifestyle prompting you to be better organized, more energetic and healthier. As an Iconic man, you need to ask more of yourself every day and there is no better place to start or enforce this rule than on your runs.
Years ago your efforts would rely on a stopwatch and something to determine the distance that you covered. But with all the running apps currently present on the market, you now have an equally determined partner spurring you on. Whether you just bought your first pair of running shoes or you feel like your routine could do with a boost, we have selected the best apps you can and should stick to in 2020.
These brimful of features software programs will help you get the most of your workout and keep track of your progress on a scale that years ago was reserved only for professional athletes. And they do that using the sensors in your mobile phone, or connect over Bluetooth to your smartwatch, or any other running gear of your choosing. Most running apps share their features and rely on the GPS installed on your device to keep accurate track of your daily activities. That is why we will concentrate on their strengths and what sets them apart from the competition.
And since running is an endurance game, we have specifically selected apps that are both IOS and Android compatible, and that benefit from the updates and support to be your best companions and see you well into 2020.
Strava Running and Cycling
This is one of the most famous and most comprehensive activity trackers. It is a very well designed app that provides you with clear and unyielding support throughout your runs and even bike trails.
It records routes or tracks running and offers you the best information regarding track distance, swim pace, cycle speed, elevation gained and the number of calories burned. It also maps out your route and comes complete with training challenges that help you push yourself and your training routine by competing with others. Leader-boards and achievement badges will bring you that extra bit of motivation.
This is one app for men that like to wonder off the beaten track and thrive on a touch of competition.
Human
Probably the best app for beginners, although Human is not the best app for breaking down and analyzing every step you have taken. But what it lacks in terms of over-functionality it makes up for in the way that it motivates you to stick to your routine and improve yourself daily. It is a good choice for beginners because it monitors your activity and has a feature that reminds you to hit your 30 minutes of exercise per day.
As running apps often do, it has a leader-board feature that helps you compare your results with those people in your city or neighborhood. Unlike a step counter, this app picks up activities after they pass the one minute mark and focuses on the outdoor. Human is more than just an app for beginners and it will be one of your best choices if you decide to take up running as your form of daily exercise.
MapMyRun
This is a prime choice for active, performance-driven men and comes from Under Armour. The sports apparel company from Baltimore cuts no corners in giving you one of the best apps specifically designed for running. Although it will support a variety of other training methods this is a targeted app inspired by a community of over 60 mil and one that has great interconnection with other apps and devices.
One of the most important is that it allows you to connect to MyFitnessPall, which is an app that helps you with nutrition and calorie intake. At the same time, the app is able to connect with over 400 devices, including Under Armour running shoes, so you can store and analyze your data all in one place. It also comes with real-time audio coaching on GPS tracked runs. And the coaching lines can be customized.
It is one of the most versatile apps you can download today and it will surely remain successful in the coming years.
Endomondo
This is the app of choice for men that need some social background as a way to up their motivation.
Endomondo has some enjoyable and easy to use features that allow you to follow your friends’ workouts live, send and receive real-time audio pep talks, see what your friends are doing and comment on their workouts in the Newsfeed, or add pictures of your workouts.
As with other apps your workout goals are yours to set. You can select a time, distance, or calorie goal, and let the Audio Coach help you reach it. The plus is that you can commit to weekly challenges and ask your friends to motivate you. Moreover, you can participate in featured challenges and win prizes.
Endomondo is a more casual and social approach to running, but that doesn’t mean it loses out on functionality. On the contrary, there are very few things to miss coming from other apps to this. All in all a great choice both for beginners an intermediates and an awesome choice for those who can stay away from social apps.
Nike Run Club
As a professional motivational app, the Nike club will give you the guidance, motivation, and the enthusiasm you require to get the most out of every training session. What makes this app popular is that you can get your top tier inspiration with in-ear audio from Nike coaches or elite athletes. Motivational guided runs are not unique in the running app world but Nike surely has the best selection of people to galvanize your full potential.
Other things that set this app apart are the easy to use game-like options presented when sharing your personal goals and the fact that you can upload a “Power Song” to play when you need an extra boost on your run. It will win the most points in any comparison based on motivation prowess and it will be as functional and compatible as it gets.
For me it’s perfect for those that want to go that extra mile and motivate themselves into performance.
Running apps are nothing new and there are many more out there right now or will soon be coming out. Running has gained much popularity in the last five years with estimates placing the number of people who took up running at around 200 million. It is therefore safe to say that developers will bring more and more features into the activity monitoring market and things will continue to change for the better.
The apps we have recommended today have all the features necessary to be your trusted training partner for years to come. The only thing for you to do is to make sure your running app does not outlast your desire to run. And watch out for cars. And bikes. And that dog.
Years ago your efforts would rely on a stopwatch and something to determine the distance that you covered. But with all the running apps currently present on the market, you now have an equally determined partner spurring you on. Whether you just bought your first pair of running shoes or you feel like your routine could do with a boost, we have selected the best apps you can and should stick to in 2020.
These brimful of features software programs will help you get the most of your workout and keep track of your progress on a scale that years ago was reserved only for professional athletes. And they do that using the sensors in your mobile phone, or connect over Bluetooth to your smartwatch, or any other running gear of your choosing. Most running apps share their features and rely on the GPS installed on your device to keep accurate track of your daily activities. That is why we will concentrate on their strengths and what sets them apart from the competition.
And since running is an endurance game, we have specifically selected apps that are both IOS and Android compatible, and that benefit from the updates and support to be your best companions and see you well into 2020.
Strava Running and Cycling
This is one of the most famous and most comprehensive activity trackers. It is a very well designed app that provides you with clear and unyielding support throughout your runs and even bike trails.
It records routes or tracks running and offers you the best information regarding track distance, swim pace, cycle speed, elevation gained and the number of calories burned. It also maps out your route and comes complete with training challenges that help you push yourself and your training routine by competing with others. Leader-boards and achievement badges will bring you that extra bit of motivation.
This is one app for men that like to wonder off the beaten track and thrive on a touch of competition.
Human
Probably the best app for beginners, although Human is not the best app for breaking down and analyzing every step you have taken. But what it lacks in terms of over-functionality it makes up for in the way that it motivates you to stick to your routine and improve yourself daily. It is a good choice for beginners because it monitors your activity and has a feature that reminds you to hit your 30 minutes of exercise per day.
As running apps often do, it has a leader-board feature that helps you compare your results with those people in your city or neighborhood. Unlike a step counter, this app picks up activities after they pass the one minute mark and focuses on the outdoor. Human is more than just an app for beginners and it will be one of your best choices if you decide to take up running as your form of daily exercise.
MapMyRun
This is a prime choice for active, performance-driven men and comes from Under Armour. The sports apparel company from Baltimore cuts no corners in giving you one of the best apps specifically designed for running. Although it will support a variety of other training methods this is a targeted app inspired by a community of over 60 mil and one that has great interconnection with other apps and devices.
One of the most important is that it allows you to connect to MyFitnessPall, which is an app that helps you with nutrition and calorie intake. At the same time, the app is able to connect with over 400 devices, including Under Armour running shoes, so you can store and analyze your data all in one place. It also comes with real-time audio coaching on GPS tracked runs. And the coaching lines can be customized.
It is one of the most versatile apps you can download today and it will surely remain successful in the coming years.
Endomondo
This is the app of choice for men that need some social background as a way to up their motivation.
Endomondo has some enjoyable and easy to use features that allow you to follow your friends’ workouts live, send and receive real-time audio pep talks, see what your friends are doing and comment on their workouts in the Newsfeed, or add pictures of your workouts.
As with other apps your workout goals are yours to set. You can select a time, distance, or calorie goal, and let the Audio Coach help you reach it. The plus is that you can commit to weekly challenges and ask your friends to motivate you. Moreover, you can participate in featured challenges and win prizes.
Endomondo is a more casual and social approach to running, but that doesn’t mean it loses out on functionality. On the contrary, there are very few things to miss coming from other apps to this. All in all a great choice both for beginners an intermediates and an awesome choice for those who can stay away from social apps.
Nike Run Club
As a professional motivational app, the Nike club will give you the guidance, motivation, and the enthusiasm you require to get the most out of every training session. What makes this app popular is that you can get your top tier inspiration with in-ear audio from Nike coaches or elite athletes. Motivational guided runs are not unique in the running app world but Nike surely has the best selection of people to galvanize your full potential.
Other things that set this app apart are the easy to use game-like options presented when sharing your personal goals and the fact that you can upload a “Power Song” to play when you need an extra boost on your run. It will win the most points in any comparison based on motivation prowess and it will be as functional and compatible as it gets.
For me it’s perfect for those that want to go that extra mile and motivate themselves into performance.
Running apps are nothing new and there are many more out there right now or will soon be coming out. Running has gained much popularity in the last five years with estimates placing the number of people who took up running at around 200 million. It is therefore safe to say that developers will bring more and more features into the activity monitoring market and things will continue to change for the better.
The apps we have recommended today have all the features necessary to be your trusted training partner for years to come. The only thing for you to do is to make sure your running app does not outlast your desire to run. And watch out for cars. And bikes. And that dog.
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