Best Fitness Apps for Android (2020 Edition)

Smartphones have become a great part of our life; entertainment, news, education, earning money from home, games, connecting with people around the world and whatnot but do you know that your smartphone can also be a great companion for all your fitness needs?

In this post, we are going to cover some of the best fitness apps for android that can help you to get your dream body. So, without wasting time let’s cut to the chase.

21 Best Fitness Apps for Android:

These apps are not in any order, all these apps serve a distinct purpose, you can choose any app/apps according to your fitness needs.

Note: All the apps mentioned in this post are free but some apps need premium memberships to unlock certain features, you can unlock premium features by either purchasing the premium version of the app or through the in-app purchases.

1. Home Workout – No Equipment

As the name suggests, home workout helps you to stay fit and gain muscle without having to go to the gym or without the need of any equipment. Every exercise mentioned in the app can be performed using your body weight.

This app has great animations and video guidance for exercises related to abs, legs, chest, arms and also full-body workouts, so you can make sure you are doing your exercises the right way.

If you are a busy person and can’t go to the gym or can’t buy fitness equipment, then this app can surely help you. It also has other exciting features that include warm-up and stretching routines, customizable workout reminders, progress reports etc. to help you keep up with your daily fitness goals and thus making it one of the best fitness apps for android.

This app is free but contains ads and in-app purchases.

2. Google Fit – Health and Activity Tracking

Google fit is excellent health and activity tracking app that uses sensors of your smartphone or smartwatch to track your pace, speed, route etc. for your walks, runs or bike rides. You can easily monitor your goals and get customized tips for your fitness activities.

Apart from Wear OS smartwatch this app also connects with Xiaomi Mi Bands and other fitness apps like Runkeeper, MyFitnessPal, Strava and many more. Check out www.google.com/fit for list of all supported apps.

The best part of google fit app is that it is free and doesn’t have any ads or in-app purchases.

3. 7 Minute Workout

7 Minute Workout by Simple Design Ltd. Offers workouts based on HICT (High-Intensity Circuit Training) which is an efficient way to improve your muscular and aerobic fitness. You don’t need any special equipment for performing exercises mentioned in the apps, however, some exercises require a chair and wall.

This app has many exercises related to arms, buttocks, abs and also has the daily full-body challenge and sleepy-time stretching exercises which can be done for 30 seconds with 10 seconds break between each exercise which will take your 7-10 minutes of your time. Not only that, but you can also repeat the circuits based on your time and fitness needs.

7 Minute Workout supports Google Fit and has voice guidance and other interesting features like adjustable circuit and rest time, workout logs and notifications for daily workouts.

This app is free and contains ads and in-app purchases but there is premium version 7 Minute Workout Pro from the same developer if you want an ad-free version.

4. JEFIT Workout Tracker

Jefit is a workout tracker app that focuses on bodybuilding, 3 day splits, body weight lifting and home exercises. It has an exercise instruction database with over 1300+ exercises with variations and Full-HD videos so that you can do your exercises correctly.

It has both beginner and advanced workout routines with some other interesting features that include rest timer, supersets, interval timers, notes, schedule planner, body measurement logs and access from both phone and web with synchronization of all the data with cloud. Jefit is an all-in-one workout app if you want to get the most out of your gym and home exercises.

Jefit app is free, along with ads and in-app purchases.

5. Calorie Counter – MyFitnessPal

You can’t be healthy unless you change your eating habits. Luckily for you, there is an app that can help you achieve all your diet goals. Calorie Counter helps you track your calorie intake every day with the help of its massive database that has over 11 million foods which include global items and cuisines.

MyfitnessPal has many interesting features other than its giant food database, like barcode scanner to log foods, recipe importer, restaurant logging, macro tracker, nutrient tracker, water tracker and many more. Apart from all the diet features it also has over 350 exercises and can connect with other apps and devices like MapMyFitness, Runkeeper, Strava, Runtastic, Google Fit, Fitbit and many more, so that you can reach your fitness goals faster.

This app is free, it contains ads and also offer in-app purchases.

6. Stronglifts 5×5

Stronglifts focuses only on 5×5 style weight lifting in which you have to do 5 sets of 5 reps with heavyweights. You only have to work out for 45 minutes a day and 3 days a week. This app is ideal for users who wants to build muscle and get stronger by lifting weights.

Stronglifts app has a variety of features including workout trackers, graphs, notes, videos of exercises, workout planner and programmes for both beginners and bodybuilders who are new to bodybuilding, rest timer etc. It also connects with Android Wear and can auto-backup your workouts to cloud with sync allowing you to access it from any device.

If you want to crush your gym goals or want to build muscle and get strong, then this is a must-have app. This app is free and does not contain any ads, however, it offers in-app purchases.

7. Adidas Running App by Runtastic

Adidas Running App by Runtastic is one of the most popular running apps available for mobile devices. It can track distance, speed, time, elevation, calories burned, and other stats.

The app includes voice coach, live tracking, cheering, goal setting and many other features that will help you to achieve your personal goals. Furthermore, it can also connect with other apps and devices like Android Wear, Google Fit etc.

If you love running, jogging, walking or cycling then give this app a try, this app can also track your movements on a treadmill or any other gym equipment. 

The app is free and contains ads along with in-app purchases.

8. Pedometer – Step Counter 

Pedometer by ITO Tehnologies, Inc. counts the steps you have walked and present you along with the number of calories burned, distance, speed and walking time in a graph view.

Unlike other apps on this list, this app doesn’t provide you with exercises or diet plans, this app helps you to track your daily movements whether in office or taking a stroll with your friend, you can easily monitor the number of steps taken and calories burned so that you can stay healthy. I recommend this app only for very busy people who don’t have time for exercises so that they can at least maintain their body weight and their diet goals during their busy schedule. This app cannot help you to build muscle or help you with extreme fat loss. However, most of the people today are busy with their heavy job schedule, so I find this app worth mentioning.

This app is free and contains ads but it doesn’t offer any in-app purchases.

9. Nike Run Club

Nike Run Club is a great running app developed by Nike. It includes full support for Android Wear devices and Google Fit with all the necessary features like GPS tracking, audio-guided runs, weekly, monthly and custom challenges, leaderboards and achievements, in-run cheers and many more.

Although, there are many great apps with premium features, but this app has all the basic stuff you need to start your fitness journey with running, walking and jogging. Nike Run Club is completely free without having any ads or in-app purchases making it one of the best fitness apps for android.

10. FitNotes

FitNotes is an amazing fitness tracker app, unlike other apps, it doesn’t require any signups or subscriptions and it works offline as well. It has all the necessary features such as workout log, rest timer, quick and easy navigations, custom routine creation, workout planning calendar and many more. It also supports cloud backup with Google Drive and Dropbox.

One more thing, this app is a manual app, it doesn’t use sensors to record your data like other apps, you have to log your data manually which some people don’t like. However, if you want a fitness tracker with simple and clean design and you have no problem with logging your data manually, then this app is a blessing in disguise.

FitNotes is a free app without any ads or in-app purchases, however, if you like the app then you can support the developer by purchasing FitNotes Supporter from play store.

11. Runkeeper – GPS Track Run Walk

Runkeeper is fully-featured and one of the most popular running app available on the play store. It is more accurate than any other running app I have used and can be easily integrated with other apps and devices like Spotify, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, Android Wear etc.

Its top features include GPS tracking, mapping of routes, voice motivation, stopwatch mode, training plans, challenges and many more features that you can expect from a top-quality running app.

If you are just starting your fitness journey, then I recommend Nike Run Club, however after some time, you can switch to Runkeeper or Runtastic for some heavy experience. Runkeeper app is free along with ads and in-app purchases.

12. Strava: Track Running, Cycling & Swimming

Strava is a great app to track your run, map your cycling routes and analyse your training data with stats like distance, pace, speed, elevation and calories burned during your activities.

It includes mile tracker, GPS tracker, challenges, and also offers triathlon and marathon training plans in the premium version.

Not just cycling or running, you can use Strava to track a whole range of sports including swimming, rock climbing, yoga, hiking, gym workouts and many more.

Strava is free and doesn’t contain ads, however, it offers in-app purchases. 

13. Water Drink Reminder

We all know that water is an essential part of our life and drinking adequate water can save us from many health problems. Thanks to our busy schedule, we often forget to drink enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated.

This best fitness apps for Android list consists many different workout apps but unlike other apps on this list, Water Drink Reminder is not a workout app that will help you gain muscle or help you with weight loss but it is an essential app if you want to stay healthy and hydrated. It has all the necessary features to help you remind about your daily water intake including water intake tracker, charts and graphs to show data, hydration calculator, selection of cups etc.

This app is free along with ads and doesn’t have any in-app purchases.

14. Stretching & Pilates Sworkit – Workouts for Anyone

Sworkit lets you create your own workout routines that fit your busy schedule. Doesn’t matter if you are in the office and only has 5 min free time or it’s your day off, this app has 3 unique workouts (Full Body Stretch, Head to Toe Stretch and Pilates Essentials) which you can do anywhere and anytime as it doesn’t require any fitness equipment.

Apart from that, you will also get video-guided support for your workouts. If you don’t want to go to the gym or don’t have time for the same, then you should try this app. Stretching & Pilates Sworkit is free and contains ads along with in-app purchases.

15. Zombies, Run!

Zombies, Run! is an enjoyable and immersive running game app. This app tells an interactive story in which you are the hero and you have to run from a zombie horde. It is an audio drama and great for those who want some adventurous running workout. This different type of getting fit approach surely made its way into our best fitness apps for android list.

As you progress with your running, the story unfolds along with new missions, in premium membership you’ll unlock over 300 story missions. There are supply runs where you collect the supplies and build your own post-apocalypse community. This app also has a cloud backup feature and can easily be integrated with Wear OS.

There is no better way of getting fit than saving the world from zombies! right? If you want adventure during your running workout then try Zombies, Run! It is free, ad-supported and contains in-app purchases. 

16. Fitness and bodybuilding

Fitness and bodybuilding app provides an extensive set of exercises with detailed description and video for these exercises. It has great workout plans for bodybuilding and powerlifting enthusiasts.

It has all the basic features such as the timer, calendar, graphs, history of your previously performed exercises, ability to create custom workout plans and many more. I found this app useful only for gym people and bodybuilders.                                                                                

The app is free, it contains ads and in-app purchases.

17. Map My Fitness Workout Trainer

When talking about the best fitness apps for android, we cannot miss this great fitness tracking app.

Map my fitness is a great tracker app that can help you stay on the right track on your motivation journey with its unique and personalized workout routines written by the Under Armour Training Team. Furthermore, you can also create your own customized workout routine from over 800 exercises and can connect with other apps and devices like Google Fit, Fitbit, Android Wear and many more. However, to get the best experience from this app you can connect it to Under Armour shoes (for best running experience and route tracking) and MyFitnessPal app (for tracking calorie intake and burn).

Map My fitness is free and ad-supported, it also offers in-app purchases. The app also has some premium features and tools that you can unlock by purchasing a premium membership of the app.

18. HealthifyMe

As you already know, the secret to a healthy life depends on healthy eating habits. HealthifyMe focuses on diet plans and tracks calorie, nutrition and overall impact of the foods you are consuming. It has a large database of Indian foods and healthy recipes with Indian serving sizes.

The app has many great and exciting features including an ai powered smart nutritionist called “Ria” that can give suggestions on your diet plans and workouts. It can easily be integrated with Samsung Health, Google Fit, Fitbit and other apps and devices, making it a must-have app for every person who wants to be healthy and stay healthy.

HealthifyMe is free and doesn’t contain any ads, although it offers in-app purchases.

19. 8fit Workouts and Meal planner

8fit also focusses on healthy meals for getting the right nutrition for your body. It has over 800 healthy meals and over 400 easy to follow recipes which you can tailor according to your fitness needs.

This app also offers over 350 exercises including HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) and Tabata workouts. All these exercises can take just 5-20 minutes of your time, even better, you don’t need any fitness equipment for these exercises and you can perform them anywhere and anytime.

Apart from being one of the best fitness apps for android. This app is a great blend of great workout routines and healthy diets which makes it an amazing companion in your fitness journey.

8fit app is free, doesn’t have any ads and offers in-app purchases.

20. Women Workout apps

TBH, I don’t know anything about women-specific workouts nor I have tried any of the women-specific workout apps available on the play store. I think all the apps I specified in this list will work for both men and women alike, still, for all my female readers, I have curated 2 apps based on the number of downloads, ratings and reviews of users. These apps are:

Female Fitness – Women Workout by Leap Fitness Group

Leap Fitness Group have really great quality workout apps for both men and women alike. Female Fitness has full-body workouts as well as specific workouts for abs, legs, buttocks, arms and many other workouts for women. You can get a sexy body without the need of any fitness equipment as these are all bodyweight workouts. 

Female Fitness is free, it contains ads and also offer in-app purchases.

Lose Weight in 30 Days by Simple Design Ltd.

This app has workouts for arms, abdomen, legs and butts. Not only that, it provides great diet plans and it also gradually increases the intensity of the exercises which makes it easy to shed some weight quickly.

This app is also free, it contains ads and offers in-app purchases.

Both these apps have animations and video guidance to make sure you are doing your exercises correctly and both apps can sync data with Google Fit.

Conclusion

Now you know the best fitness apps for android, but just installing any fitness and health app on your phone isn’t going to make you healthy, you have to get out of your comfort zone and work hard. It’s not the app that will shape your body, it’s your hard work, discipline and dedication.

If you like this post, then share it with your friends. There are a lot of apps on play store related to health and fitness category, if you think I’ve missed any great app in this list, then tell me in the comments.