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Take Health & Fitness Goals To The Next Level With These Android Apps
By MONICA J. WHITE
Centr
Google Play has a large selection of health-related apps, and for those impressed by Chris Hemsworth's physique as Thor, his Centr app might be the best fitness guide for you.
With guidance from Hemsworth's fitness team and chefs, Centr gives you a weekly planner with workouts, meals, and calming mindfulness exercises. The monthly plan costs $29.99.
MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is one of the best Android apps to help you track your caloric intake. The base MFP is free, or you can pay $9.99 monthly to unlock more features.
Based on your goals, the app recommends a daily caloric and macro intake, providing a way to log your exercise and diet with the help of its barcode scanner and food database.
Down Dog
This app is one of Android's best options for a yoga-centric program and is suited for beginners and experts as you work your way through the different levels and poses.
Down Dog offers various forms of yoga and similar exercises, with modes such as Vinyasa and Hot 26. Aside from a free tier, Down Dog costs $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year.
Shred
Those trying to get a particular physique may love the Shred app, as it will help you take your fitness to the next level by suggesting workouts based on your goals.
The app also allows you to log your weight, heart rate, exercises, and reps, but it costs $99.99 per year and requires some equipment to get the most out of it.
Adidas Running
Regardless of your favorite type of cardio, this app is a fantastic companion that will help track and plan your exercise routines while monitoring your heart rate.
The app covers 90 different activities, such as cycling, running, and even push-ups, and provides a series of other weight-loss features for both the paid and free versions.