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Best apps for sports?

Martin-O2 — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:46:15 GMT

Hey guys,

There have been some really interesting responses to the recent app discussions that have taken place on the forums over the past few weeks.

To keep the ball rolling we will be posting a series of threads on the best apps to use for certain interests similar to @Marjo's apps for pets thread.

The next subject we would like to hear your thoughts on is sports apps! What kind of sporting apps do you use and what for? What are you favourites or recommendations for others and why? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the sport apps you use or is there a "dream app" for sports that you would like but hasn't been developed yet?

Let me know in the comments below!

Re: Best apps for sports?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:15:36 GMT

BBC Sports for all the up to date stuff or Sky

Re: Best apps for sports?

Martin-O2 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:24:07 GMT

@Anonymous I take it both apps provide info on all the current sporting events?

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jonsie — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:32:15 GMT

I use Forza for football plus the BBC sports app and the Manchester evening news app for my 'local' teams.

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gmarkj — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:52:14 GMT

I use FotMob for football scores, BBC news & sports for news and Arseblog (seriously!) for news and a daily blog about Arsenal.
For fitness, I have the Mi Fit app (as well as the band), plus use the 7M Workout app for HIIT at home. The Mi Fit app also syncs to google fit so I can track it (and store historical info).

Re: Best apps for sports?

jonsie — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:54:18 GMT

I'm surprised Arseblog got past the filter 555

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gmarkj — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:57:21 GMT

^^^ me too, but I think the first part has been used on here before...

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Martin-O2 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:43:35 GMT

@jonsie Does Forza do motor sport news as well as football?

@gmarkj Oh dear that name is a bit unfortunate! Still from a marketing perspective people won't forget the blog name in a hurry!

I use a HIIT timer app for workouts, it lets you custom set your work and rest times. It's pretty good!

Re: Best apps for sports?

gmarkj — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:49:13 GMT

@Martin-O2 - the whole point is that it is a blog about arsenal, hence the name. plus i think the guy running it has a fairly broad sense of humour...
the 7M one allows you to set up your own workouts, and is designed to use at home - so no extra equipment apart from a wall, a floor and a chair (so far anyway!!). you can choose from pre built routines or make your own, plus you can do a warm up/down as well as adjust the rest. the pre built ones also include a number of different intensities from beginner to expert.

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Martin-O2 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:01:03 GMT

@gmarkj So is it an official blog or a fan made thing?

OK that sounds a bit more detailed then the one I use. There are no pre built routines on there it's just custom only. I definitely give the 7M one a look!

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gmarkj — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:06:17 GMT

Fan made. But it is his job (among other things) so fairly conspicuous. It's been running for about 14 years now...
In addition to the news/blog, they also a live blog for games in case you can't see it plus do podcasts as well.

I think it is pretty good. I'm trying to get some fitness back after a number of years of inactivity, so any start is a good thing!

Forgot to mention - this is on Android. Not sure on availability on ios/windows...

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Cleoriff — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:13:38 GMT

I use Mobdro for all sports. BBC and Sky Sports apps and any F1 app I can get hold of....

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Martin-O2 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:13:44 GMT

Sounds great! I'm a big fan of podcasts good to hear they also provide that kind of content.

I'm an Android user atm so I'll download it and take a look. They are very helpful for getting the timings of your work/rest periods right and obviously you can adjust as you get fitter.

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jonsie — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:06:56 GMT

Forza is football only. Great for your favourite teams. Gives lineups, then a reminder the match is starting in 30 minutes, goals, red cards, penalties and video highlights of any goals shortly after they have been scored. If you wish you can get notifications that you want. Also it covers every league, not just England but the world over including cup competitions and European games, world cup and other federation cups. Again, you choose. Love it! Here particularly because it gives me the kick off times in whatever time zone I am in.

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gmarkj — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:28:38 GMT

Sounds a bit like FotMob but with goal clips as well. Might have to give that one a try this season. Thanks @jonsie!

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Martin-O2 — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:14:56 GMT

@Cleoriff What would you say is the best app for F1 you've tried so far?

@jonsie Nice, sounds like a very detailed and comprehensive app! I'll check it out next time I need some footy news.

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Cleoriff — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:37:25 GMT

Hi @Martin-O2 The best app to watch F1 live is Mobdro. Bear in mind I can't get Sky TV at all when I am in Spain. I have downloaded this app to all my android devices (including my WiFi TV box in Spain) and I can watch F1.....as well as any other Sky Sports/News/Films....

Also with the use of an android emulator I have this app on my PC.....(I know ...me...dumbo)...

Neither of my sons can afford Sky.....but they can afford the £35 wifi boxes....job done really. ...

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Martin-O2 — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:54:56 GMT

@Cleoriff I didn't realise you can watch the races over the app too! I assumed it would just be for news. Sounds perfect for when your away from the Sky box!

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Cleoriff — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:01:07 GMT

@Martin-O2 wrote:

@Cleoriff I didn't realise you can watch the races over the app too! I assumed it would just be for news. Sounds perfect for when your away from the Sky box!

It's been perfect for me @Martin-O2 I had never heard of it till about 5 months ago. One of my friends who lives in Spain is as obsessed with F1 as I am...she told me she had it on her android tablet. I looked at it and 'bit the bullet' as it were.....downloaded it to tablet and phone.....and actually I couldn't believe the amount of sports channels you can watch ...Bt Sport, Sky Sport, Eurosport......

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Martin-O2 — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:06:20 GMT

@Cleoriff I'll have to take a look at this one. I don't have broadcast TV at home so never see the races but I so enjoy them so it's good to know I can watch them through my phone. Cheers for the tip!