3 Great Mobile Apps for Martial Arts training

As an avid martial artist who trains two to three times a week. I look for ways to improve and help my training. I am going to admit it, I really do love phone/tablet apps, especially free ones. Why pay hundreds of dollars for outdated tech, when your cell phone has become an all inclusive training device? Here are my top 3 training phone apps.

1. Boxing Inverval Timer by BruceMax

For heavy bag rounds training, I utilize the Boxing Interval Timer by BruceMax. This app is great not having to rely on the old button or knobs on the traditional timer. It has 3 preset rounds programs, MMA, Boxing, and Amateur boxing. Also, you can create your own customized program to makes rounds longer or shorter, and break time longer or shorter.

2. Evernote

If I want to capture training tips, martial arts thoughts or areas to research for my podcast, I use the Evernote app. I use it to create a To-Do list, specifically for martial arts, but other parts of my life as well. The great thing about Evernote is the ability to access the application from my phone or the internet. Just a really great cross platform tool. Top business folks find lists very useful to accomplish tasks as well. Billonaire Richard Branson said "I have always lived my life by lists...Each day I work through these lists and that sequence of calls propels me forward".

3. Smartsheet

Lastly, for goal setting I use Smartsheet. Although intended for project management. It is a good way to plan out goals and milestones. For example, if I want to move up in ranking in Savate. I can plan out all the techniques and combinations I need to work on leading up to the examination/ test. You can do the same with any sort of training, whether for competition or any other goals!

Let me know you think about these tools!


-Dwight

References:

1. www.evernote.com
2. www.smartsheet.com
3. http://biz30.timedoctor.com/richard-bransons-six-secrets-to-productivity/