runtastic PushUps PRO app review

runtastic PushUps PRO

Price: $1.99 (as of 2/19/13, marked down to $0.99)

runtastic PushUps PRO by runtastic is a training app for your iOS device that will have you cranking out 100 pushups in a row in no time at all. The app is marked down for a limited time, so grab it while you can!

If you struggle to do more than a few pushups and have a goal of performing 100 in a row, then this is the app for you. It will help you train in increments so that you can not only eventually do 100, but more than 100. You will see constant strength improvements when you follow the app’s instructions.

Designed with scientific sports training plans to gradually increase stamina and strength, the app will automatically count your pushups using the proximity sensor built-in to your iPad or iPhone. If your phone doesn’t have a proximity sensor, you can also use your nose to touch the screen at the bottom of each pushup and that will count your reps.

There are three levels, a voice coach, an automatic timer that will count down your breaks between sets, and personal stats and records. You can share your personal records or workouts to Twitter, Facebook, or email, and upload your activities to the runtastic site.

You will be asked to set up a profile at runtastic.com and all of your workouts will be saved to that profile. The website also allows you to track body stats.

runtastic PushUps PRO was updated to Version 1.2 on January 24, 2013. The update made a variety of changes and improvements, improved stability, and fixed some minor bugs. The current version has a total of 240 ratings with an average of five out of five stars.

I downloaded this app because while I am proficient at pushups, I can’t quite do 100, so thought I’d give it a whirl. I’ll definitely be using this training plan. It’s well-designed, simple, and easy to use.
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 6.0 or later