After the great success that Android has had on smartphones and tablets, Google decided to enter the budding smartwatch market with its Android Wear platform. While the success of the platform is still under debate, there are already many apps available on the platform.
1. Endomondo
There are also some cool social features, which let you interact with your friends and share your fitness plans. You can use your Android Wear smartwatch to give voice commands and you can customize what data you first see on your wearable. Endomondo comes in a free version and a premium version. The premium version is a subscription based offers at $5.99/month or $29.99/year.
Google launched its Google Fit platform alongside Android Wear last year and since being a Google app, it works very smoothly on Android Wear devices. You can use the Google Fit by pairing your smartwatch to your Android smartphone or tablet or you can even use it as a standalone app on your Android Wear smartwatch.
Availability: Google Fit (Free) – Google Play Store
Developer: Runtastic
The app brings you key data like distance covered, elevation, speed and the calories you burned. There’s also ability monitor your heart rate, share activities on Facebook and see who’s on the top of fitness leader-boards.
5. MediSafe Meds & Pills Reminder
Compatibility: Varies with device
Developer: MacroPinch
The app claims to automatically calculate the calories burned and its special algorithms let it know the exercise you are performing. The app is aimed at people who have a workout routine and as the name suggests, the app acts as a personal trainer. There’s a Guide mode, which analyses your fitness levels and goals to bring you personalized info. The app features motion tracking tech and help from famous YouTube personal trainer, Coach Kozak.
8. Workout for Android Wear
Compatibility: Android 4.3 and up
Developer: AllAboutEE
The app features a simple interface and various features like customizable goals, alarms, daily water intake tracking and more. You can make an in-app purchase to see your monthly progress.
The arrival of smartwatches and Android Wear is certainly a boon for Health and Fitness enthusiasts and the developers are surely not disappointing anyone. With everything right on your wrist, the ease of use is tremendous and we are pretty sure the future of health and fitness services is rosy.
