For a home workout: ASICS Studio (iOS, free)
This mobile fitness app offers unlimited access to on-demand workouts. The experience features trainer-led audio, curated playlists, and visual cues to help users keep their bodies moving and heads in the game--wherever and whenever they have time to work out.
Convenience and high-quality audio instruction are at the core of this fully immersive fitness experience. ASICS Studio replicates the energy and excitement of top boutique fitness classes--without the price tag and schedule constraints. Every workout is carefully crafted by a top-rated professional trainer, then paired with a curated music playlist that complements the tone and energy of the workout.
For overall health and wellness: Argus (iOS and Android, free)
This is one can almost be 'too' much. It pretty much tracks everything, all the time. It monitors every step, bite, sip and, and, and... All with the aim to give you an overview of your daily habits/routine and this way giving you the power to set realistic health goals. While there are various dedicated sleep tracking apps available, many mom's commented how the overall view – including sleep patterns – will allow you to identity those parts of your life where you could perhaps 'improve.'
To log your runs: Runkeeper (iOS and Android, free)
Runkeeper gives you a clear view of your training in real time. It not only tracks activity, but also encourages you to get active more often. It features audio cues and allows you to participate in virtual challenges, running groups and more, all with the aim to keep your runs interesting and your motivation high.
Layout is clean and detailed and you're not going to miss any stats. Once you’re finished with a workout, you can see a nice summary of your run. Each activity automatically saves the weather and allows you to add notes, track shoe mileage, among a whole host of other features. The premium version allows you to syncs seamlessly with Garmin®, Apple Watch® and more, and allows you get even more detailed insights on your progress, plus ASICS-developed training plans to get you race-ready.
For your playlists: Spotify (iOS and Android, free and premium)
One of the most popular of the ever-growing list of music streaming apps gives you access to the best music from which to create playlists for your runs. Another feature we particularly like is that you can see what else people are running, training and chilling to.
For micro blogging: Instagram
If you don’t document it, did it even happen? Follow the training of fit moms (and ASICS FrontRunners) Raeesa Solwa Mehtar and Jani du Toit for inspiration.
