Wearing Fitness on Your Sleeve: Apple Watch Apps Advance Healthy Living

Mobile device development has a new champion. The much-anticipated Apple Watch release date is now set for April 24, 2015. The watch and its mobile app developments have been advancing since the watch was announced in September. Sports and fitness led on the forefront of life standards which Apple Watch developers worked hard to address. With spring being a time when you think about summer, the release date is fitting. Whether you want to increase daily activity, enhance weekly workout routines or focus on specializing athletic training, Apple Watch mobile app development teams have addressed the essentials. Combined with associated mobile app development, the device tracks diverse activities because it registers more pertinent data. There is an accelerometer to measure body movement, a sensor to measure heartbeat and GPS and WiFi (in conjunction with your iPhone) to determine how far you have traveled. Plus, you can wear it at all times, so your activity levels are constantly monitored.

Strava

Strava’s mobile app uses your iPhone to instantly summarize and display cycling and/or running stats directly on your Apple Watch. Information includes median speeds, distances and heart rates, as well as elevation changes for rides and/or runs. For those who both cycle and run, toggling between the two sports is easy. Strava’s mobile app also joins you to a world-wide, athletic platform that allows you to connect and compete with others who share your fitness level and sport interests. Research shows this type of support system pushes individuals to reach for their best and develop their talents.

Nike+ Running App

Nike+ Running, the most utilized mobile app for running on the market, will be fully integrated with the Apple Watch. Nike announced updates to their current mobile app on March 9, the same day Apple announced the Apple Watch launch date. The mobile app allows runners more freedom to sprint unfettered. Nike Running+ displays your pace, distance and duration stats right on your Apple Watch. Those are just some of the developments. The mobile app also provides you with a more personal connection to runners around the globe. When fellow runners send you encouraging words, you will receive them right on your watch (and vice versa). Listening to your music is easier as well. Bluetooth-enabled headphones are developed to allow runners to listen wirelessly.

ESPN

The ESPN mobile app developers updated their mobile app for the Apple Watch. So, when you are not working out, you can keep up-to-date on our favorite sports and preferred teams. With ESPN’s mobile app, you watch will notify you every time there’s a score change or an important play. If you have meetings to attend, you can discreetly glance at your Apple Watch to keep updated at all times. Other general Apple Watch development will benefit your active lifestyle as well. You can view weather forecasts, get real-time directions, and use quick replies to answer email or texts. Apple Watch mobile app developments can advance health and fitness for every user in any fitness category.

Plus, there are several software companies developing mobile apps for the Apple Watch even as we speak. Some mobile app developments are specific. How would you like to find the best waves to surf or get a heads up on skiing conditions while glancing at the time? The near future for sports lovers will be greatly enhanced with Apple Watch and its mobile apps.

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