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Question asked by Tony Morelli 2390 days ago

Looking for the best smartphone/ tablet app for trainers

AndroidMobile appsMobile ApplicationsPersonal TrainingWorkout Program

I've been able to find plenty of apps for clients that track exercise, nutrition, sleep, water intake ect. but I haven't been able to find something aimed more for the trainer.

As of now, I plan out all of my sessions, classes, and workouts on paper. What I would like to do is replace the paper and clipboard with a Tablet device. As of now I think I will be going with the Google Nexus 7 tablet, and as soon as the 16GB ones are available I plan on buying it. I plan on buying a Glare protecting screen so I can see it in the sun, and some sort of a shoulder strap to be able to safely hold the tablet while I am demonstrating an exercise.

I want to be able to pre-load in all exercises that I instruct, and be able to add more exercises as I go. That way I could design and edit workouts quicker and easier. I'd like to be able to track complex workout sessions with multiple clients. In a perfect world, I would be able to go back and reference or compare past workouts at any time. Obviously I would need to track reps, sets, resistance, time, notes and other factors as well. The ability to both be able to work online and offline is important too.

Not sure if I should be using some sort of spreadsheet app (there aren't many Android spreadsheets apps available that I know of) or if I should be looking in a different direction. Please help.

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Answered by Jay M 2049 days ago
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I like to use http://www.FitSW.com. It is a quick signup, completely free (I tried a few on the list but then they limit features and charge a lot to use the pro version). FitSW.com provides online tools like workout tracking & organizing, goal/body measurement progress tracking (in very nice easy to read graphs), allows you to provide demo videos for your clients and includes a scheduling system. Its made my job much easier and you can't beat the fact that it is Free
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Answered by Michael Campbell 1828 days ago
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Hey Tony,

The training notebook is pretty good for tracking and training all your clients.

If you want something for running training sessions, and group classes, try the '3 in 1 timer'. It has an interval timer, stopwatch and countdown timer. Its pretty easy to use and is for the iPad.

www.3in1timer.com

Hope this helps! :)
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Answered by Daniel Sanchez 2368 days ago
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I've been using the The Training Notebook, like Chris mentioned.

Its sort of like a trainer's clipboard in that it can record individual training programs and you can set up new clients pretty quickly (Par-Q, Fitness Assessments etc...) without having to deal with the paper.

You can even take before and after photos. I found this very useful when showing my clients how much they've progressed! Also, reminds them how helpful I am. ha ha.

There's an online version that syncs with the app, it see me with an iPad and it shows even more that I take this all seriously, than fumbling around with papers.

www.tnotebook.com
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Answered by John Mac 1085 days ago
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Best smartphones, iPhone, iPad app for personal trainers and fitness professional is My Best Studio.

With this app, you can handling your booking, management, scheduling, marketing, management and track your clients.


More features and free demos solutions at http://www.mybeststudio.com/
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Answered by Laurynas Almanis 929 days ago
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Have you tried WorkoutLabs Train platform? https://workoutlabs.com/train/ WorkoutLabs Train is a simple personal training platform for managing online and in-personal clients. Create simple illustrated workouts to print or access on any device, build and manage clients' training programs with an interactive calendar, keep clients engaged and accountable with client accounts, and grow your business by offering simple online training.
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Answered by Deana Duquesne 548 days ago
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Try reportfit.com It's a simple set-up & you can email the clients their records as motivation (& to show how your system is working).
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Answered by Matt Smith 2305 days ago
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Check out the training notebook
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Answered by Janet Miller 1867 days ago
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Guys you should try out The Training Notebook for the iPad.. it's only $15 and you can also get the free version to try out
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Answered by John Mac 1085 days ago
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I like to use http://www.mybeststudio.com. It is a quick signup, completely free

My Best Studio is a online tool to manage all back office activities.

- Online booking, management, clients tracking, scheduling, payment solutions, point of sale system, progress reports and marketing in one such tool.

More information visit at http://www.mybeststudio.com


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Answered by Chris Johnson 2380 days ago
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The best app to use for client workouts and programs/ Par-Q/ Assesments is an app called "The Trainer Notebook". Check it out and you will certainly not be disappointed as long as that's what you were looking for.

Chris Johnson
Owner, Certified Professional Fitness Coach
Functional Through Fitness, L.L.C.
www.functionalthroughfitness.com
Cell: (501) 288-0707
Email: functionalthroughfitness@gmail.com
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Answered by Carrie Harper 2379 days ago
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I just found GymHero. It takes some time to set up, but it's great for your client to keep your workout on their phone.
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Answered by Mac Dodds 2367 days ago
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I use the nike running app, and recommend it to my clients. I like how it logs your miles and gives you feedback.

Mac Dodds M.A., Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

http://goodlifefitness.biz
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Answered by Dean schaffer 2327 days ago
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ip.t for ipad was designed specially for personal trainers to help manage there busy lives .
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Answered by Arun thakur 2245 days ago
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/workoutjournal-for-ipad/id416961914?mt=8
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Answered by Krista Robertson 2243 days ago
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I'm looking for ANDROID apps that will allow me to track clients and email our workouts. Trainer notebook looks great but its for apple. HELP
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Answered by Farhad G 2211 days ago
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The #1 training app for personal trainers, is Trainerize.com

You get a training app that is web friendly, and you also get your own iPhone/iPad app. You can either use the Trainer mode on the Smartphone app, to track stats for your clients as you train them in-person... Or you can have your clients login and access the workouts you setup for them.

There's a 30 day free trial at Trainerize.com
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Answered by Kayla Goldwag 1851 days ago
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WorkoutJournalPro by Haize is an app for iPad. It looks good to me. Has anyone tried it yet?

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Answered by Jason Davis 1814 days ago
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Hi Tony,

Check out the IDEA Workout Builder tool on ideafit.com (www.ideafit.com/exercise-library).

Here is a little more information on how it works:
- Simple way to create, share and print workouts
- Easy drag and drop interface
- Over 1,300 exercises (with videos) to choose from
- Works on every device (tablets, smartphones, etc)
- Share workout via email, facebook and twitter
- Is automatically included in Personal Trainer, Business and Premium Access membership categories

If you do not have access and want to check it out, you can sign up for a 30 day free trial here http://www.ideafit.com/workout-builder
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Answered by Mark Anthony 1677 days ago
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Have just downloaded AFT App for Personal Trainers, Paid $10, disappointed, CLUNKY and Full of BUGS..
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Answered by Mark Anthony 1677 days ago
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Have just downloaded the AFT APP for Trainers, Disappointed paid $10 CLUNKY and FULL of BUGS... Dont botherQZ
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Answered by Bryant Seton 2390 days ago
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There are loads of apps to choose from and a dozen new ones every day.

I use the buddylift app sometimes.

Id say the best way to get one is to download a few and see what agrees with you. They usually all cover the same things but have minor cosmetic changes.
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Answered by Tina Richard 2383 days ago
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I am looking at TrainingPeaks.com that has what I need including an option to sell your workouts online. You can monitor client meals by creating their account and they enter info from a smartphone or online. The problem is that it doesn't seem to have a way to add photos to help clients learn the moves.

Fitview.com is another I have been working with to build workouts. It has a current library of exercises with photos along with the option of me uploading my own. It seems more user friendly for workouts but lacks the nutritional planning and monitoring like TrainingPeaks.

http://home.trainingpeaks.com/videos/how-to-videos---professional-editio...
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Answered by Kimberly Chase 2382 days ago
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I use ptonthenet.com. App is ptonthemove and ptonthenet lite. No nutrition. Quite happy with it as most of my clients will not/do not look at an app while training. They'd rather have a paper, skype or I-pad as prompt if one is necessary. I'm not sure about "selling" my workouts online. PLENTY of online workouts! If someone hires me...the workout design comes along.
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Answered by Andre Vandenberg 1955 days ago
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I use Lumon Fit. It is incredible!

Description

LUMON FIT has created a totally innovative product that will increase efficiency and level of service while simultaneously decreasing injury within wellness facilities. An intelligent logarithm containing over 6000 entries will transform the way patients are assessed, trained, and rehabilitated. Based on precise, thorough scientific research, this application provides instantaneous data analysis and seamless automatic calculations. Convenient, extensive, and highly modifiable, this time-saving app is an irreplaceable companion for wellness professionals, trainers, physical therapists and chiropractors to use every day.



This app allows you to:

- Store very detailed patient/client data (incl. Par-Q and medical information)
- Access 40 assessment templates (including posture, flexibility, cardiovascular, body composition, body dimensions, balance, muscle strength, and agility) and use them as your guide to patient assessment
- Reference an exercise library with over 500 exercises
- Create your own exercises and add them to the library for future use (including taken photos and linked videos)
- Automatically generate rehabilitation/exercise prescription suggestions and precautions based on assessment results
- Link your generated programs with YouTube videos for presentation purposes
- Take “before” and “after” pictures of assessment tasks and compare results
- Generate extremely detailed and explanatory progress reports within seconds (print or email)
- Generate take-home rehab and exercise programs for your clients (including videos of routines)
- Add feedback within the application to constantly improve the product
- Schedule seminars with a LUMON FIT representative for detailed explanation of all the product’s functions


Other Features
- Calendar integration (Lumon Fit will schedule all your clients appointments for you)
- Reassessment reminders
- Intelligent exercise charts
- Electronic signatures for all documentation
- Wireless printing and emailing forms, data, or templates
- iCloud integration (never lose you patient’s info)

More Information can be found by following these links

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lumon-fit/id656010867?ls=1&mt=8

www.lumonfit.com


I hope this helps,

Andre
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Answered by Michael Saiz 2389 days ago
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Hello Terrance,
Great question! I have yet to find a good one as well. If you find one, please let us know!

Sincerely,
Michael
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Answered by Lea Madjoff 2381 days ago
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These recommendations are not exactly what you are looking for but they are fitness apps that I have found to be helpful:

Challengeloop
myfitnesspal
c25k
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Answered by Martin Petrofes 1161 days ago
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Wow, so many thumbs down. It makes me wonder if someone is pulling a fast one on having one with so many ups and everyone else getting downs. Be careful when checking out that high thumbs up post website.
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Answered by Martin Petrofes 1246 days ago
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Ok this is interesting. I have never seen so many thumbs down before on a comment. And this seems like such a neutral question.

Anyway, I have been giving an app to my students who are studying to become Fitness Instructors for years. It is called Muscle System Pro. It is a great way to work on muscle anatomy and movement. It isn't perfect, but it is pretty darn good.
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Answered by Manobal Jain 1853 days ago
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Hi Tony,

We are building mobile apps for Personal Trainers and your clients. Our apps are available on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. You can check us out at http://www.trainerfu.com

Unfortunately our Android app is currently available only for your clients. Here are few things that sets us apart:

1. We built apps for both Personal Trainers and Clients. Our vision is to make it easier for Personal Trainers to manage, motivate and engage their valuable client during and between sessions.

2. Our apps are build natively for mobile platform. You can expect great performance from our apps.

3. We have amazing features to make your day to day tasks easier and save you time. Workout plan builder, workout templates, client workout log, multiple trainers support, huge exercise database and more..

If you want to try out our beta, please get in touch with me: manobal at trainerfu dot com

Or on twitter at https://twitter.com/trainerfu
Or signup on our website

Thanks for reading,
Manobal
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