Several unique terms and phrases describe the features of software we review on this site, some easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms relevant to Fitness Software.

Ratings

Fitness Features

Does the software have a lot of bells and whistles available? The list of the software's abilities and unique attributes printed on the outside of the box is often called the feature set.

Exercise & Nutrition

This is one of the most important features that we at Fitness-Software-Review look for. Is the product user friendly - easy for beginners and experienced computer users alike?

Ease of Use

How simple is the software to install and use on your computer? Do errors pop up during the installation? Is there help available?

Help/Support

Is the Help documentation helpful or does it still leave unanswered questions? Is it easy to find yourself around the help document.

Features

Personal Use

The program is designed for you to use on your personal computer.

Commercial Use

Commercial versions of the fitness software are designed for trainers and coaches to track progress of a team; commercial versions often allow unlimited users.

Tracks Major Fitness Indicators

Logs are provided to record cardio activities such as walking, running, cycling and stair-stepping, and physical factors such as weight, body fat percentage, and body measurements over time.

Tracks Medical Details

Record and track vitamin, mineral and herbal quantity, start dates and end dates.

Journal

This feature allows you to note any data you'd like to track. Most people use the fitness journal to track progress toward goals.

Calendar

This feature displays data for either a month or a year. The calendar can often display corresponding daily data beside your daily journal entry.

Fitness

Fitness Routine

A group of exercises designed to target a specific muscle group or goal.

Add a Routine

Build additional groups of exercises to your already established workout.

Share a Routine

If more than one person is using the program, you can share workout plans with each other.

Goal Setting & Tracking

Record your starting measurements and record your desired end results. Then the software will help you chart a realistic way to reach these goals with both fitness and diet plans.

Add/Delete Exercises

Allows you to add a new exercise to your already established workout routine.

Workout Planner

This tool allows you to create your own Workout Templates and build, import, and export entire workout routines. Once these templates are built you may print out blank copies to take to the gym to record your workout.

Training Analysis

This tool that allows you to:

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of your workout routines, diet, and supplementation.
2. Visually track your progress in all areas to find trends and correlations.
3. And pinpoint specific areas to adjust so you can improve your results.

Nutrition

Day's Nutrition Facts

A fact sheet containing all the nutritional values of all the foods items you ate on a specific day. (Foods in the food database already include nutritional values; when you add foods to the database you must also add the nutritional values so the program can compile and total the daily nutritional value of your food. You must enter all foods you eat for accuracy.)

Create Shopping List

Allows you to create a list of ingredients of the items you need in order to prepare a specific meal.

Other Features

Export/Import to Handheld Device

This feature allows you to export data to handheld devices, such as PDAs. You can also import information from handhelds.

Reports

This feature allows you to print out various reports to track progress.

Technical Support

Email

Submit a question to the manufacturer by email or by filling out a question form online.

FAQ

Some manufacturers have a page on their website where you can find information to the most frequently asked questions.

Phone Support

Some manufacturers charge a fee for telephone support; others offer this toll-free.

User Forum

Submit a question to the manufacturer by email or by filling out a question form online.

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