Exploring App stores: 10 Fitness apps for smartphones

‘Thin is surely in,’ and it's not just devices that have been striving to strike a slim pose. There are some of us who’ve been struggling to cut off those extra kilos, while also those who prefer to stay fit, and certainly take some lessons from their phone. Yes, just like about everything else (almost), there is an app for shedding weight and staying fit, be it in the form of keeping a tab on what you eat, how much you exercise and even how much you would need to exercise. We’ve picked 10 fitness apps for smartphones that could keep you hooked and motivated in your weight losing goal. Endomondo – Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone  Irrespective of the operating system running on your handset, be it Android, BlackBerry, iOS or Windows Phone, this app can securely fit into your smartphone, as a workout companion. It tracks all the outdoor activity, be it duration, distance, speed and even calories. For every mile, the app gives an audio feedback. Peptalks from friends could keep you motivated, while you can also race against a friend’s time, as the audio coach guides you to do better. It helps setting targets as well as achieving them. While Android, iPhone and Windows Phone users can customize the screens to show only what is desired, BlackBerry users can invite and share workouts on BBM.  Click here for full story