If you’re reading this just after Black Friday or after Christmas, then there’s a good chance that you’ve got your hands on a shiny new smartwatch running Android Wear. Google’s version of Android for smartphones has only been around for a year and a half now, but there are some great apps available for the platform and if you’re looking to make use of these small computers for fitness purposes, these are some of the best Android Wear apps available for getting in shape, staying in shape or eternally kidding yourself that you’ll get to it tomorrow.
Easing you into things, Hole19 is one of the best Android apps out there for keeping tracking of your score and tracking your swing. With the Android Wear part of the app, it can help you get better at your game, and check up on your score without getting your phone out all the time on the green. A good option for keen golfers, this has a lot going for it, that’s for sure.
For those that are looking to make more intensive use of their smartwatch, Interval Timer is a safe bet. This is something for those that are doing something that doesn’t fit into an app or they just want to do things their own way. Essentially what this does is put a stopwatch designed for working out on your wrist, and it’s a good option to travel light in the gym and keep your phone in your locker or out of harm’s way.
Having an Android Wear watch is all about having glanceable info on your wrist, there when you need it, not there when it’s not relevant. With this watch face, you can get a look at your heart rate, your step count for the day as well as battery life and of course, the time. This is a watch face, so it will be always-on (depending on which watch you have) and is a good option for those who have tried tracking their runs and always forget but still want some insight as they chew up the miles.
This is a little confusing, as it looks like Google Fit is installed by default on your Android Wear watch, but this is not the full version of the app. Installing Google Fit is a way of getting access to a good all-round fitness tracking app, and it will subsequently offer up more information on your watch when using the Android Wear app as well. If you’re a big fan of Google services, this is just one more piece of the puzzle for the Internet giant offering everything you need.
If cycling is more your thing, then Strava is the app for you. It’s great on Android as it is, but with the Android Wear side of things, it all comes together quite nicely, offering up a little more information on your wrist as you get going, and it’s something that a lot of cyclists will find useful to get updates as they’re on the move.
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