Android enabled smartphones can help an average individual perform and achieve many important tasks on a daily basis. There is a common misconception that Android phones are majorly used for playing games or accessing social media accounts. However, this is far from the truth. Mobile apps can help you achieve a great number of tasks, including keeping you healthy and fit.

We have GPS enabled watches, and we have smart phone devices with ultra-sensitive sensors.

As a health conscious individual, I am always looking for ways to track how many steps I covered in a day or how many calories I shed off after performing cardio exercises. And nothing serves the purpose best than a clean coded and highly functional Android running app.

However, with the plethora of Android apps sprawled across the Play Store, you are often confused which one to stick to. Here are 8 powerful running apps that can help you plan, measure, track and record your fitness performance in the blink of an eye.

RunKeeper

Looking for an app that does not entail any GPS installed exorbitantly-expensive wearable to track your routine? Look no further than the RunKeeper. This app leverages your smart phone sensors to provide you with accurate information! RunKeeper is a great app which provides basic stats such as how much calories an athlete has burned or how much time the athlete has spent exercising, or at what pace the runner was running or how much distance they covered covered? In addition to running, the app tracks other exercise activities as well, including cycling, hiking or any other distance covering activities.

It comes in two packages; the free version and the premium version. Check it out.

Nike Run Club

Nike Run Club, most commonly known as NRC, is an intelligent app that comes with a voice guided feature. You can now have voice guided running sessions to help you keep track of your performance without having to keep your eyes glued to your phone. Nike Run Club is an excellent app for beginners who are learning to build momentum while jogging. With this app, you will never have to face any difficulty running ever again. You will fit into a routine and you can even connect with your friends.

Now, follow your friends and view their runs. Cheer them up on their achievements!

Google Fit

Want an app that allows you to set a particular fitness goal and then monitor it consistently? Then believe me, Google Fit is an incredible mobile app that allows you to track your fitness activities without any hassle. The app offers intuitive personalized recommendations and customizes coaching exercises. You can sync with your wearables and measure your health wellness. Among all this, it offers real-time statistics for pace, speed, elevation, routes and much more.  

With Google Fit, you can now track your progress from anywhere, using any device, at anytime.

EndoMondo

EndoMondo is an app specifically designed for athletes who perform more than one fitness activities in their daily routines. It is a simple and easy-to-use app which allow users to track numerous fitness activities. Some of these activities include cycling, running, kayaking, mountain biking, squatting, etc. Since, the app has a separate feature for running, it can allow you to monitor your workouts and count your steps with the help of GPS.

With EndoMondo, you can now check stats and follow up on a routine basis.

Runtastic

Runtastic is one of the top three running apps on Android. The app focuses on various cardio exercises such as running, biking, and hiking. It has an easy-to-use interface and a strong mapping feature that offers accurate mapping information. The only downside of the app is that you will be able to view the map of your route only after you have completed your workout. Which brings it down to the third best Android app on the market. Also, the app does not contain any internal music player. So if you want to listen to music, you will have to run a separate app. 

PumaTrac

Searching for a personal coach who can craft a customized workout plan for you? Look no further than PumaTrac. It is an amazing Android app that understands what you are missing out on and how to motivate you. The app is quite simple and lightweight. Pumatrac has some great advanced navigation capabilities. The app provides accurate information on how much distance you have covered and how much energy you have spent in running.

The best thing about Pumatrac is that you get a chance to play with world-class athletes.

Strava

Wildly popular among cyclists and runners, Strava is a great choice for casual runners and athletic pros alike. It offers in-depth GPS tracking, works with a variety of GPS devices, and tracks all kinds of metrics. It’s also known for its popular segments feature, which shows how you stack up against other runners on the same route. Premium users also get access to Beacon, a safety option that allows three designated contacts to monitor your location while you’re out running.

If you are looking for a great app with a GPS device to track your performance, Strava is your one-stop shop for all.

LED bulbs in your house can permanently destroy your eyesight ANSES officials warned, and urged to use less LED bulbs.

But LED lights in Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones are not harmful.

400 pages long research suggested that LED bulbs emit blue light which destroy the retina cells as well as causes insomnia.

The blue light form LED Bulbs are “Photo-Toxic” meaning they destory retina cells which is a major cause of blindness.

About 70% of the world’s population is currently using LED bulbs to save energy.