Deciding to get fit is a good thing, but continuously driving oneself to make a long list of routines is another. The latter could be easy if you have the right tools and right companions.

Fitness is a process involving small but consistent actions that will eventually show results. These days, smartphones are glued to ones hands or pockets. This makes mobile apps for fitness a necessity to help you monitor your progress. Mobile apps could also be an encouragement for one to stay on course and be motivated to push further.

With so many mobile apps out there trying to get you to download and use them, it can be a challenge to choose the right app. Based on the opinions of experts who sell electronics, here are some of the mobile apps that made it to the top of the list of fitness applications you could use on your Android device.

Nike Training Club

This free app is available on Android or iOS. It offers free workout videos for newbies and pros alike. The Nike Training Club offers programs to achieve a lean body with toned muscles, which could be done in four weeks.

Fitbit

This free app is available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phones. The Fitbit app requires the installation of the Fitbit fitness tracker and offers a paid membership that could help with analytics and collection of feedback. This app is easy to use as far as tracking of daily stats on your smartphone is concerned. Fitbit could also record food and water intake, as well as the users weight. You can connect with friends who use the same app, and you can train or compete with them to make getting fit more fun.

Under Armour Record

This free app is available on Android and iOS. This allows the user to log and display information on workouts. It shows daily stats, too. The best thing is that it works well with most fitness trackers and supports Fitbit, Apple Watch, Jawbone, Polar, Misfit, and Garmin, among others.

Jawbone Up

This free app is available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. This app should go with the Jawbone fitness tracking device to keep track of sleep. Jawbone Up can track the number of steps made, distance walked, and the number of calories burned. This app features the smart coach that could motivate you in your workout because it gives you feedback. You can track food and liquid intake, as well as train in a team and compete with others.

MyFitness Pal

This free app is available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phones. This app proves to be the easiest to use in keeping track of ones food intake and eating habits. You can also track calorie intake by scanning a barcode which can be compared to millions of food in the database. This  app can be synced with other fitness trackers like Garmin, Polar, Under Armour, Fitbit, or Jawbone.

With the help of these fitness apps, you can push yourself to be better by taking care of yourself and improving your way of life.