When you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between, staying consistent with your fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. But the right tools can help. Whether you need reminders to drink water, track your workouts, or log meals, a good fitness app can keep you focused without adding more stress to your day.
Here are five of our favorite fitness apps that help our members stay on track—even outside the gym.
1. MyFitnessPal
Best for: Nutrition tracking
MyFitnessPal is the gold standard for food tracking—and with good reason. It’s easy to use, has a massive food database, and allows you to scan barcodes or save meals you eat frequently. If you’re working on dialing in your nutrition, this app helps you understand what’s actually in the food you’re eating, from calories and protein to fiber and micronutrients.
Bonus tip: If you’re a client of ours, we can help you set realistic macro goals to track in the app.
2. Strong
Best for: Strength training progress
If you want to keep track of your workouts, Strong is a clean and intuitive app that lets you log sets, reps, and weight for each lift. It helps you track your progress over time, so you can see where you’re improving—and where you might be stalling.
We program your workouts for you at the Legion, but Strong is a great option for tracking any extra sessions you do on your own or while traveling.
3. WaterMinder
Best for: Staying hydrated
It sounds simple, but staying hydrated can have a massive impact on your energy levels, mood, and performance. WaterMinder makes tracking your water intake super easy. It sends you gentle reminders throughout the day and visually shows your daily goal progress.
It’s especially useful in hot months or if you’re just starting to improve your daily health habits.
4. Strava
Best for: Tracking cardio and outdoor workouts
Strava is a favorite for runners, cyclists, and walkers alike. It uses GPS to track your outdoor workouts and gives you detailed data like distance, pace, and elevation. You can even join challenges or connect with friends for an extra dose of motivation. If you’re adding walks or runs outside the gym, Strava keeps you dialed in.
Even if you’re not a serious endurance athlete, seeing your progress mapped out can be incredibly satisfying—and motivating.
5. Habit Tracker (by Simple Design or Streaks)
Best for: Building consistency
Sometimes it’s not about the workouts—it’s about the habits. Whether you want to move more, stretch daily, or go to bed earlier, using a habit tracker can help reinforce the small wins that lead to big changes. These apps make it fun and satisfying to check things off daily and build momentum over time.
Final Thought
Fitness isn’t just what happens inside the gym. These apps help you stay organized, focused, and motivated in the real world—where time is tight, and distractions are constant. Pick one or two that fit your lifestyle, and let them support your goals.
Need help deciding which app makes the most sense for you? Let us know—we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
