Free Incredible Droid Apps: Health Category

If you are reading this article then you are most likely thinking about buying a Droid for yourself, buying a Droid for someone else, or already own a Droid. As a Droid HTC Incredible owner I have spent numerous hours using and testing hundreds of incredible Droid apps. I want to share my research results with you so you too can enjoy all these amazing apps.

One of the best things about the Droid is the fact that you can carry it everywhere and utilize it in so many functions. When the Apple iPod came out everyone had one on their arm while they were running to listen to music. Well with the health apps on the Droid you can use your phone, not only for music, but also to check your heart rate, track your running distance, and much more. I am going to share with you my top 5 rated and tested free Droid apps in the health category: Instant Heart Rate, Cardiotrainer, Personal Dietician Free, White Noise Lite, and Epocrates.

Instant Heart Rate

With an average rating of 4.5 stars you can run, jog, walk, or whatever you want and instantly check your heart rate to see if you are working within you target heart rate and burning those necessary calories. The Instant Heart Rate app measures your heart rate using your Droids built-in camera. All you have to do is place your finger gently over the camera, hold it steady for at least 10 seconds and your current heart rate will be shown on the display. Another cool attribute of this app is the fact that you can share your rate with the built-in social sharing features.

Cardiotrainer

The Instant Heart Rate app is cool for working out and tracking your heart rate for maximum calorie burn, but when you couple this app with the Cardiotrainer app you increase your workout proficiency. Also with an average 4.5 out of 5 stars you can use this app coupled with your Global Positioning System (GPS) to get an accurate run outside where ever you want, without having to be on a treadmill. There are watches out there that cost over $200.00 to do less than what these free apps can give. The Cardiotrainer app is used for walking, running, biking, and other cardio activities. This is by far the best tracker for indoor/outdoor exercises that shows your calories burned by utilizing GPS. In addition, it is in and of itself a personal pedometer that tracks all your steps. This is only the start with what the Cardiotrainer can do. Use this free app as your personal weight loss trainer and/or pro trainer with its built-in voice and music and schedule and reminders. This is the first ever mobile Google health partner at your finger tips.

Personal Dietitian Free

If you are looking to really shed some weight off your core then don't stop with just the Cardiotrainer and Instant Heart Rate apps, utilize the free top rated Personal Dietitian app that guides you in the right direction with what to eat. The Personal Dietitian is an app for people who wish and have goals to improve their eating habits and carry out a healthier lifestyle. Honestly, who doesn't have a goal to live a healthier lifestyle? This app assists with making healthy choices of diet foods with the right combination and nutritional facts. In addition, the Personal Dietitian app has a weight tracker and allows you to choose your preferred diet plan. It is an extremely easy app to use and proves a weight chart, diet and weight loss tips, and provides for data backup and restore so you don't lose any of your information. You have nothing to lose, these 3 free apps alone will help put you on the path to looking great and living healthier. Plus, let's face it; these apps could save you hundreds of dollars that would have been spent on expense watches, GPS tracking devices, and personal trainers/dietitians. Not anymore, because it's all free.

White Noise Lite

With all that working out we are doing with are health apps there will be a point when it is time to relax and get some sleep to let our muscles cool down. I know I am the kind of person that cannot stand sleeping when it is completely quiet. I hear everything. If you are at all like me and need a fan going to something to bring white noise then this is the app for you at the end of the day. The White Noise Lite provides ambient sounds of the environment to help you relax or sleep. Furthermore, this app includes a sound timer and high quality looping noises such as waves crashing on a beach and the soothing sound of rain fall. Remember this is free to the Droid user. However, if you wish to have more sounds and the ability to play sounds in the background when multi-tasking, then you can purchase the full version.

Epocrates

What happens when you are sore or sick and need an over the counter drug to help soothe your needs? Of course you would say, call the doctor, get a date that could be a couple days away, and then go to the doctor for them to give you a prescription. Wow, that is a lot of wasted time, when you could be better tomorrow. With the Epocrates app you can get quick access to reliable drug information with the #1 mobile drug reference. With the Epocrates app you can tap into multiple clinical tools in one easy-to-use application. Furthermore, with this app you can join more than 1.1 million healthcare professionals who rely on Epocrate's innovative clinical products to make more confident decisions at the point of care.

5 incredible Droid apps that are free, that can save you hundreds of dollars and countless hours of research on how to maintain a healthier lifestyle and make the best decisions for your health care. I don't know about you but that is incredible.

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