Summer is here, as is the warm weather you have been awaiting to begin an outdoor exercise regimen.  So, now what are you going to do?

After speaking with Rachel at Brodeur Partners, she had a handful of suggestions for tools that you can use with your BlackBerry smartphone that will help with exercise, fitness, and nutrition.

If you are looking for something to supplement your workouts, here are some ideas:

• Track your speed, distance and calories burned with Trimble AllSport GPS. You also can wirelessly download routes, maps and training programs, and race virtually against yourself or other users – all for $19.99.
• Perfect for beginners, FitDeck Mobile leads you through 50 effective exercises that don’t require any equipment. You even can target specific body regions and customize the intensity as you build up stamina! At $14.99, it’s far cheaper than a personal trainer.
• For the exercise-savvy, Total Fitness offers the complete package for only $9.99: personal trainer + nutritionist in one! Stay on top of your goals with advanced graphs for exercise and nutritional tracking.

In addition to suggestions for tools to help with your exercise, there are tools that can help with your diet.  Whether you are traveling and need a healthy restaurant or just want to track your calories, here are two options:

• Hitting the road this summer? Let’s be realistic, it’s a challenge to eat healthy on the go. GoodFoodNearYou helps locate the healthiest food options at the most popular restaurants near you. The app sorts nearby options by the lowest calories, lowest carbs or lowest fat, empowering you to make fast, health decisions! And best of all, it’s free to download.
• We’ve all heard the solution: more calories out + less calories in = weight loss. Calorie Tracker by LIVESTRONG provides nutrition facts at the click of a button and tracks your calorie intake in a personalized nutritional diary. The app even offers customized goals, weight tracking and an exercise log – all for $2.99.

Take out your BlackBerry, and exercise more than just your thumbs!

Read more articles from our summer fitness series, which cover topics, such as kids & fitness, warm-up and cool-down ideas, workout suggestions, and hydration tips.

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