Software/Apps Offered to Promote Health and Wellness

While in most cases smartwatches run paired to a smartphone, they still have app stores which enable users to add to the core features of the watch – just like a smartphone. Many health and fitness apps are available on smartwatches. For example, the Runtastic app can track activities and monitor progress. The app can also measure heart rate. Currently, the Runtastic app has an avatar displayed to show the right way of doing each exercise (Buhr, 2015). The WebMD app seems to be a useful tool to promote adherence. The app reminds patients to take their medication and provide instructions how to take the medication. A daily schedule is provided of when to take the medication (Buhr, 2015). The Nike+Running app allows people to connect with its global running community, and log the distance and duration of running (Buhr, 2015). Both Runtastic and WebMD are available for iOS and Android phones, while Nike+Running is only available with iOS.