From July 26th, 2024, until August 11th, the 2024 summer Olympics location will be based in Paris, where every 4 years countries all over the world partake in a series of sporting events to compete and take home the gold medal. Originally taking place in Greece, Athens, the event is now a worldwide spectacle which is watched by millions and millions all over the world.

And whilst you may not feel like a true athlete yourself, we still wanted to help make your Olympic Summer fun. And to do that, we have supplied 6 of our favourite fitness and health apps that will help give you that Olympic lifestyle from fitness coach app options to free health apps. If you check out these apps, you will feel like a true Olympian in no time!

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Recent Summer Olympic Event locations:

• Paris, France - 2024
• Tokyo, Japan – 2020
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 2016
• London, England – 2012
• Beijing, China – 2008
• Athens, Greece – 2004
• Sydney, Australia - 2000

 

Is Strava worth getting?

Did you know that running is one of the major sports within the Olympics, and is one of the most watched from the event? Why not take inspiration from your favourite athletes and begin running? We have the perfect app for you to try!

With the strava mobile app, track your running and riding using a GPS. Users can share photos and progress from their activities onto the app and follow friends to keep up with their progress also. It creates friendly competition between users encouraging people to get out and partake in running. Strava includes both a free version and an added subscription version with better features, it is available on iOS and Android.

Pros:	Cons:
Has a variety of workouts Offers plenty of data	Desktop version isn’t as good

 

Is Google Fit worth it?

But maybe you aren’t keen on running and want to branch out into other sports? That’s fine as with Google Fit, track all forms of exercise including walking, running, bike riding and skiing.

Google Fit allows users to see all their workout history to compare stats, and because the app is compatible with Apple Watch, users are able to retrieve all their information from Apple Health to get further holistic view of health data. Google Fit is completely free on Google Play and the app store.

Pros:	Cons:
Good trackers like sleep rate Great calorie counter	Poor support for devices other than Apple Watch

 

Is the 7 Minute Workout app effective?

Most Olympic athletes train around 2-3 hours a day, but we understand with a regular lifestyle this can be very difficult to maintain. So instead of working out for hours a day, why not start off small… perhaps under 10 minutes?

With 7 minute workout, the workout timer app does what you would expect. Provides a daily 7 minute workout offering maximum health benefits for as little time as possible. Use personalised workout plans to work on different parts of the body, choose to lose weight, get fit or get strong. You name it… there’s a 7 minute workout available! The app is completely free and is available on iOS and Android.

Pros:	Cons:
Quick and fast paced Beneficial	Needs more exercise options

 

What is the most successful workout app?

If you want to begin working out but want to keep in the comfort of your home, FitOn Workouts is exactly what you need. This app provides a selection of fitness programmes that don’t require any specific equipment. What is better is that the app doesn’t just focus on fitness but general health too including your diet. Access various nutrition plans and other health education content to improve your personal health.

FitOn Workouts is great for any dedicated fitness fan on a budget, no need to worry about leaving the house or paying for equipment with this app! The app is completely free but also offers a subscription program which is optional, check the app out now on iOS.

Pros:	Cons:
Free version has good selection Easy to use	No monthly subscription when paying. (Annual)

 

How much is the fitness buddy app?

The most successful athletes work alongside personal trainers, who ensure the athlete is working on specific areas of their body to ensure they are getting the maximum output from the workout. You may think that a personal trainer is expensive, and not needed. But you can get one for free on your phone, personalised the way you want.

With Fitness Buddy, you have access to a personal computer trainer on your phone, customise your trainer to help you lose weight, gain muscles and more. Check Fitness Buddy out now on iOS for a small fee starting at just under £10 a month.

Pros:	Cons:
Ad-free Good tech compatibility	Doesn’t support widgets

 

Is MyFitnessPal effective?

And finally, a true Olympian doesn’t only focus on fitness but also health when it comes to food. Many athletes eat a healthy, balanced diet so they can get all required minerals and nutrients they need to allow their body to perform better.

With My Fitness Pal, accurately track your nutrient content of all your foods and keep score of your carbs and protein. My Fitness Pal is free to download on iOS.

Pros:	Cons:
User-friendly Great database of food	Inaccurate weight goal predictions

 

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Conclusion:

Will you be watching the Olympics this year? We have a wide selection of tablets available for you to check out. Take your viewing on the go with these portable deserves and big screens that are perfect for any condition or weather environment. From Apple to Samsung, we have it all… take a look now!