Couch-to-5K app revew

Couch-to-5K

Price: $1.99

Couch-to-5K by The Active Network, Inc. helps you find that motivation to get off the couch and start training.

If you find yourself becoming somewhat of a couch potato it's time to get up and get moving. This app is all about being easy to understand and use so that you can focus on the activities instead.

The training app features a program that helps new runners go from being a couch potato to completing a 5K run. All you need to do is take 20-30 minutes, three times a week, and train for nine weeks total.

The plan itself was designed by Active.com trainers so you know you're getting trusted information. As well the app features motivational coaches to help you reach your goals and keep you inspired.

You can listen to your playlist while training and or listen to audio clues from people who will take you through the steps of the workout. When you're done you can calculate how you did. These calculations are based on your pace and distance which is gathered with the GPS support.

You can also repeat workouts, log your workouts, and share them on Facebook. Don't forget to track your progress with your average pace and total distance information.

Couch-to-5K was updated on Jan. 2, 2013 and currently has 20 customer ratings with an average rating of three and a half out of five stars.

Obviously this app can't guarantee results and everyone is going to be different. However, I did like that it gave me motivation to keep going by tracking my progress and helping me feel like I was getting somewhere with my goals.

For: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with iOS 5.0 or later