RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support

RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support

Initially available for iPhone users -- with Android app launching within a week -- the new Stopwatch Mode is used to add indoor exercise to the mix.
Strava

Strava secures $18.5M to create Facebook for athletes

Sequoia Capital led this most recent round with participation of existing investors, including Madrone Capital Partners and Sigma West.
Pivotal Life Tracker 1

Pivotal unveils its $12/year fitness band

Instead of selling the band for $100 -- like other companies in this market do -- Pivotal will offer the device on a subscription basis for just $12 per year.
Limeade platform

Limeade secures $25M is Series C funding

The company plans to use the funds to expand its employee engagement platform and launch new products that meet the "evolving needs of employers."
Google Fit

Google Fit app is basic, feels like “work in progress”

The application allows users to track their activities either automatically or manually input the exercise type, duration and distance.
Fitbit Charge and Charge HR leak prior to official announcement

Fitbit Charge and Charge HR leak prior to official announcement

The Charge HR is Fitbit's first fitness band that includes a heart rate monitor to provide better calorie tracking and cardio training.
Jaybird Reign

Jaybird Reign fitness band launching on October 26th for $199

The waterproof fitness band can track user's activity, sleep and heart rate, which is then transmitted to an accompanying iOS and Android mobile apps.
Cigna

Cigna Health Matters uses gamification, social pressure to make users exercise

The program is a suite of health coaching tools designed to help users set and meet health goals by matching every user to the right tool at the right time.
health data

A third of online consumers would use a health data aggregator to save money

However, Decision Resources Group shows that the similar number of survey respondents are concerned about the security of their medical records.
Apocalypse Survival Training app wants to make exercise fun, engaging

Apocalypse Survival Training app wants to make exercise fun, engaging

This "audio fitness adventure" app is looking for supporters at Kickstarter, offering 30-minute sessions involving running and strength training.