The Best Fitness Apps and Devices for 2020

Now is the time to get fit, check out the newest fitness apps and devices of 2020 already to help you in stepping up your fitness regime and get your body summer ready!

Devices

1. Fitbit Charge 3

Key Features: Touch screen | Heart rate Tracker | Waterproof | Activity tracking | Six days battery life | Sleep tracker

About: An upgrade from the Charge 2, the latest device from Fitbit is one of the fitness industries most accomplished devices. A lightweight design packed with high-end features makes this the ultimate all-round fitness tracker that is the perfect aid for you to kick-start your January into life with. A bigger display than past models makes this one of the largest screened devices in the market, with its inbuilt fitness tracker, heart-rate tracker, and waterproof capability making it one of 2020s best wearable pieces of fitness technology. 

Prices: £90.00 - £100.00 

Picture Credit: Fitbit

2. Garmin Vivosmart 4

Key Features: Touch screen | Heart rate tracker | Waterproof | Activity tracking | Seven days battery life

About: Garmin have a strong track record of producing high-quality fitness trackers with its range of devices a popular commodity in the wearable market. However, their Garmin Vivosmart 4 will take your workouts to new heights by combining stylishness with some of the best technological features to help you monitor and improve your health. The screen is bigger than older versions and its long battery life will keep you powered up for a week's worth of exercise. 

Prices: £76.00 - £90.00

Picture Credit: Garmin

3. Huawei Band 3 Pro

Key Features: Touch screen | Heart rate tracker | Waterproof | Activity Tracking | GPS | 14 days battery life

About: The latest of the mobile phone manufacturers fitness devices is both stylish and light on the wallet as the Band 3 Pro maximises its built-in features to make it one of the best budget fitness trackers available on the market. With prices starting from just £48, the device boasts some amazing features including GPS, heart rate tracker. And 0.95-inch colour screen to interact with. If you’re new to the world of wearable fitness technology then this is a great place to start. 

Prices: £37.00 - £50.00

Picture Credit: Huawei

Apps

1. Noom

About: Losing weight is one of the toughest things to do, especially after a December full of festive food and drink. Thankfully the Noom fitness app is able to keep your weight-loss regime in check with its Noom Food list providing you with healthier diet alternatives, alongside tracking your daily food intake and also giving exercise suggestions to help you get the most out of your workouts. 

Price: FREE To Download

2. Headspace

About: After a busy end to 2019, January is here and you’ve got to get back into the swing of things balancing your work and social life with everything else that’s going around you! Well as the New Year gets underway it’s important to make time to relax and destress. Headspace is the perfect relaxation app to download as its guided meditation and sleep tutorials help you forget about the outside world by promoting a healthier and happier lifestyle. 

Price: FREE trial - £9.99 a month. 

3. Strava

About: If you love running then Strava is one mobile fitness app that you will LOVE! The app is made for both cyclists and runners with its tracking abilities keeping records of your pace, how much distance you cover and even provides a detailed 3d model map for you to look back over different parts of your run or cycle. The detailed results breakdown is perfect for helping you improve your workouts as you shed the pounds and get in shape ready for a fit and healthy 2020. 

Price: FREE

4. FitOn

About: Looking for a free workout app, then look no further. Not only will you be able to access workouts across multiple disciplines such as dance, yoga and HIIT, you can search by the body part you’d like to focus on and even create custom programs to help you reach your goals. Even if you don’t come in with a defined goal in mind, you get to experiment with different types of workouts for free so you can find out the types of exercise that make moving fun.

Price: FREE

5. Fitbod

About: Fitbod’s goal is to make you stronger and they do that by adapting your workout plan to your current strengths and weaknesses. The app is always collecting data on your current fitness level and adjusts your training - such as sets, reps and weight - accordingly, all to get you fitter in the safest way possible. If you’re looking for a strength training app that can give you a workout plan based on the equipment you have available, this one’s for you.

Price: FREE

6. PEAR

About: PEAR is like having a trainer right in your ear guiding you through your workout. Run, spin, strength train and more with the guidance of a trainer every step of the way. Apple Watch users can pair the workout and all metrics without having to unlock a phone. You can also get workouts suited for specific equipment and race series to take goal-setting up a notch.

Price: FREE 14 day trial - £5.99 a month

7. MapMyRun

About: Powered by Under Armour, the MapMy family of apps are brilliant,ly well known in the fitness world. MapMyRun specifically is great for tracking your runs and finding new routes in your area. If you want to step up the ease of use, get a pair of Under Armour smart shoes, which connect to the app automatically. 

Price: FREE

8. Sworkit

About: No matter where you are in your fitness journey, Sworkit is like having a personal trainer in your pocket. While a subscription is needed to access all of the content the app has to offer, there are a number of free workouts to get you started. Set a goal, get your training plan and start working out anywhere—their videos are meant to be used with as little equipment as necessary—so you can add working out into your everyday routine. 

Price: FREE