HandyLogs for BlackBerry Review

Written by:  Shanna James • Edited by: Simon Hill
Published Sep 2, 2010
• Related Guides: Blackberry App | Blackberry | Blackberry App World
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In June of 2010 Handylogs was released to BlackBerry users worldwide. Handylogs is a mobile application that is designed to make tracking and recording daily tasks much more efficient and simple. This article will provide you with more details on Handylogs apps.

Introduction to the World of Handylogs

The Handylogs BlackBerry apps afford users an easy and stress free way of keeping data organized for quick viewing, reviewing and speedy export.

Handylogs also develops software for multiple hardware devices although the popular BlackBerry app is the most commonly used. It hosts a simple user interface, perfect for smaller screens and can also be used via a PC as well. The Handylogs Blackberry app comes in many different types: Fitness, Heart, Sugar and Money, two of which will be outlined in this review.

Handylogs Fitness

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Handylogs' fitness for the BlackBerry, monitors your workout regime. It is separated into four main areas: Body Weight, Cardio, Gym Workout and Measurements. These programs work well during and after fitness training.

Features
Rating Excellent

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Body Weight tracks the body’s change in weight over a period of time. This can be uploaded to a PC and noted in a report for easy reviewing. Cardio records the amount of calories burned while doing various exercises or daily activities like jogging or walking. While using the Gym Workout option you are able to manage and monitor your training schedule, both past and present, as well as track your progress. Lastly, the Measurement option can be adjusted to record your changing size and tracks all of the following areas of the body: bust or chest, waist, hips, thighs, calves, biceps, forearm and overall body fat. Body builders have even expressed how useful the Handylogs fitness app is for them.

Positives and Negatives

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Positives:

The app is completely free and available for download at the BlackBerry app world or directly from the Hanylogs website. It installs directly to the phone and works even when a signal is lacking. It can be integrated into the lifestyles of home users, fitness buffs, trainers and professional athletes. Additionally, it can be synchronized with handylogs.com in order to review, organize and even print your statistics. It also supports both the U.S and metric units of measurement.

Negatives:

Within the Body Weight option users are not able to add more exercises. This may be problematic as many people's exercise regime varies. On the other hand, the Cardio option allows for additions. Uploading information to the Handylogs website is very useful, but although the application is free and storage on the website is free, it is only that way for only one year from sign-up.

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