Smartwatches are getting extremely popular with the fitness enthusiasts and the devices are constantly evolving to keep up with the demands of the users but same cannot be said about the fitness apps.There are many apps for Apple Watches, Wear OS watches and Samsung smartwatches that can complement the core skills of your particular device.A smartwatch needs a smart fitness app to make a great workout partner. Here we are reviewing a few apps for your benefit:

Strava

Strave is ideal for cyclists and runners and now it works great with wearable gadgets.It provides GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, distance metrics, calorie counters and so on. You can also use the Route feature to save your current route for posterity or download a new route posted by another app user. You can also set records on your regular routes.There are now standalone Strava apps for the Apple Watch, Wear watches and the Fitbit Ionic.

Runkeeper

Runkeeper is designed for iOS and Android devices, adding support for untethered GPS on both platforms.You can now download the app to your Wear watch directly. The other option is to sign up to the service direct from your wrist for a fully untethered experience.Series 2 or Series 3 Apple users need to do the initial download via your phone though.

Google Fit

Google's health app has constantly evolved to provide better metrics and as of February 2017, it can work away from your phone. It offers a much wider range of activities from your smartwatch.You can get insights and stats for your runs, walks, and bike rides. Google Fit will use your phone or smartwatch sensors to record your heart rate, speed, pace, route, and more.If you have your data spread across different apps like Strava, Lifesum, Nokia Health Mate and Runkeeper, Fit can pull in your data from these different places.

Runtastic

This app allows you to track your walking, running, jogging, cycling and other fitness activities.It works with Apple Watches, Wear OS devices and Samsung's Gear series. It also allows Apple Watch and Wear users to start a run though Siri and 'OK Google' voice commands.You can keep track of your stats during an activity and pause directly from the watch screen.

Zombies, Run!

If you want to break the monotony of your workout routine with some fun get this immersive running game - Zombies, Run! You can play as the character "Runner 5" who handles a series of missions, while running and listening to audio narrations of the mission and music from your own playlists.

Endomondo

Initially Endomondo offered simple metrics like run duration, pace and average heart rate, but now it also offers voice command support, customisable screen and so on.

Nike+ Run Club

This app is a great run tracker which also allows you to use curated playlists and share your results with your community.It comes pre-installed on the Apple Watch Nike+ model but all Apple Watch users can use its functionalities via the free app.It offers guided workouts, leaderboards, personal awards, and reminders for your next sessions and more.

Lifesum

Fitness isn't just about workouts, a lot depends on your diet too. That's where Lifesum comes in. It helps users track their dietary and fitness habits. Lifesum provides delicious and healthy meal plans, detailed exercise tracking, and even regular reminders to drink plenty of water.

Apple Watch Activity

The Activity comes preloaded on all Apple Watches and features a simple, three-ring user interface.The Stand, Exercise, and Move rings in the central display capture your overall daily actions.If you want a more in-depth view of that day's efforts, all you need to do is tap any of the rings and you can get run times, steps count and when you recorded the most calorie burn.

Apple Watch Workout

While Apple's Activity app is good for basic insights, its Workout app is designed for users who want a more detailed stat.You get specific modes for running, walking, cycling and swimming. It offers real time information as you work out, ranging from elapsed time to calories and pace.It has a great feature in auto-pause, which makes allowances for interruptions due to busy roads, traffic lights and more.

FitStar Yoga

This yoga app comes with a host of postures that play one after the other. Your watch screen will tell you how long you need to hold each position, while offering a visual guide on what you need to do.At the end of the workout, you'll get details on your calorie burn and so on. You can let the app know whether you found the workout too easy, too hard or just right.Based on your answers it will offer adaptive video workouts suited to your body and goals.

Strong

This is a simple and intuitive workout tracker for weight training. It basically helps you track and record your workouts.

CARROT Fit

This app offers 7 Minutes in Hell Workout with nothing soothing and comforting about its guided exercise regime. On the contrary, it is a sadistic AI construct who threatens, inspires, ridicules, and bribes you to get fit - or else.

Runtastic Six Pack Abs Workout

This app is perfect to get your stomach muscles working. It includes core-focused workouts that can be done at home sans equipment. Your smartwatch will track all exercises, graphics and rep counts. There are custom training plans to guide you from flabby to fab.

Run 5K

This fitness app is perfect for beginners as it will help you work towards a set goal. This app offers helpful training tips to your arm, guides you through sessions alternating between walking and jogging and helps you achieve your goals over a timeframe set by you.

Aaptiv

Aaptive acts more like a personal trainer and is ideal for both beginners and advanced levels. It delivers over 2500 personalized audio workouts led by expert trainers and set to hit music in all genres.

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