I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sprint. I received a sample device to facilitate this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.
I recently had my physical and while the doctor gave me a clean bill of health, I had been very worried about my cholesterol and blood pressure and my over all health. My family has a bad health history and I am always worried about falling into the same trap. Since the doctor said my heart is great, and that my blood pressure and cholesterol is just where it needs to be, I really want to keep it that way. That is why I am using my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport to get more active and stay healthy.
My new Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport from Sprint uses Sprint Fit LiveSM to give me access to great health and fitness apps. I can have active wallpaper and have a full screen view to tailor my workouts, music, healthy living content and fitness information into my routine.
Using the Activity Zone, I have the ability to open the active lifestyle features, including a Barometer, Compass, Flashlight and Stopwatch, from a single screen.
I have several apps on my phone that help me keep track of what I am doing, how active I am being and to give me new ideas when I run out. But what they do most for me is keep me motivated. The S Health app gives me everything I need to monitor what is going on.
I can monitor how many steps I have taken so far, which always keeps me motivated because I like to see if I can beat the day before. I can set up my music and set it for walking, running, cycling, or hiking. I can also set the workout goal. I can have my food log, my weight, how much I slept and I can even check my heart rate. I love this app because if you have any of the other Samsung accessories, they all link in together and I can see all the stats in one place.
One of my favorite apps is the Map My Fitness app. It uses GPS to track all of the fitness activities, record my workout details like speed, distance, elevation, calories burned and even the route traveled. I love that they take my current location, and help me map a route right near where I am. I can log my own routes, bookmark ones I enjoy, and find new ones. I can also log in other activities that I do with ease, by just clicking on the type of activity.
In the S Health app, I can easily switch to Workout Trainer. There is a Pro version and the free version. I can make my own workout and do the workout challenges. The challenges range from moderate to intense and help target a certain area. This is great if you are focusing on a problem area to tone or just looking for something new to try. Each one gives you an time it take to do, so you can squeeze in workouts in small amounts of time, which is great for me, because it gets rid of my I don’t have time excuse. Plus, I can set it to give me a reminder that I need to workout, depending on how many days I want to work out in a week.
In my opinion, everything about the Sprint Samsung S5 Sport is build for an active life. The phone body has a textured grip to make it easier to hold, 3 hard buttons to make navigation easier and it is tougher and water resistant.
What are you doing to get in better shape, or stay in shape? Do you incorporate technology into your routine?
Samantha Angell
How awesome that you are able to get an app for this! I’ve thought about getting products like the fitbit, but always seems like such an investment and I don’t know if I would love it or not!
Michelle de Guzman
I really liked that all the fitness apps are in there for you. Is this the one that is also waterproof?
Debi
It is. AS long as you the battery compartment, where you charge it.
itzybellababy
This looks pretty useful for fitness. I am sure it would be really nice fir hikes!
Jess Scull
This is so cool! Definitely telling my husband about this
Tamika
I totally love, love Samsung products. When the S5 came out, I know I had to have it, but didn’t want to part with my Note 3, I’m so hoping that the Note 4 will have this feature. It makes tracking so much easier and a joy to do because you want to see your progress on a daily basis. I have the Fitbit tracker and my goal is to beat at least one friend a day, so far I lost 11lbs with that imagine how much when I get this. Thanks for the review.
Tracy Snyder
A waterproof phone-sounds perfect. I’m an iPhone user but have considered switching at my next upgrade.
HilLesha
I do have the Map My Fitness app, but I have yet to use it. I mostly use the Noom app these days. By the way, fantastic phone! 🙂
Bonnie @ wemake7
That sounds really good. The My Fitness sounds like an app I would really like.
lisa jones
Sounds Like A Really Great App I Must Get!
Chris B
I’m jealous of your phone! I got mine phone right before these came out so I have to wait now.
celebbabylaundry
I’m a big fan of the Samsung Galaxy phones! they’re amazing.
Roch
This is great for all those who are into sporty and adventures outdoors. It’s a sleek phone with good navigation buttons. Plus, it’s water resistant- so amazing!
FamiGami
I like that this phone is waterproof. beyond that, I wish Samsung would innovate rather than immitate.
Gabby
I use the FitBit for my activity tracking. I notice that I am more active now than before I had it.
Trish
That’s awesome that there are so many fitness options on the phone. I LOVE tracking my steps everyday. It gives me a good idea if I’ve been active enough without having to put too much thought into it 😉
Rosey
I think the Map My Fitness App sounds great too. I’d love to try it.
jane
that looks like a great app! i haven’t seen an app using my apple like this one. though most of the time i just use nike app to see and check how far i can go when i run outside
vanessa
There really is an app for everything! I love all of the workouts you can do and keep track of!
Ann Bacciaglia
This looks like it would be a great app. I love the new Samsung Galaxy S5. The whole Galaxy line is great.
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy
This is really cool. I have a Galaxy S5 and I love mine. It’s super powerful. It doesn’t have all these cool apps for health though.
Danielle
I’ve gotta look into that. I love the color too.
Mary Ann
Those are cool apps! Looks like a great phone!
Natalie
I’m getting this phone in December, I can’t wait, more because of it being waterproof and my current iphone is always thrown into the toilet, BUT, I love these apps, I have something like the workout guide already, but that one looks way cooler.
Kristen
I would totally use these types of apps more if I weren’t always trying to conserve my data. I miss my unlimited!
Antionette Blake
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy 4 but am not current on the available apps. It was nice meeting you last weekend in Philly.
Debi
It was very nice meeting you too. I am glad you stopped by.