NHS Couch to 5K
by Department of Health and Social Care (Digital)
🗂️ Health & Fitness
Version 8.0.3 đź’ľ 35 Mb
đź“… Updated March 4, 2022
In Partnership with the BBC
Features NHS Couch to 5K
Healthy changes start with little changes.
Whether you want to lose weight, get more active or improve your mood, Better Health and Couch to 5K will be here to support you.Millions of people have already started their running journey with the Couch to 5K plan, now it’s your turn!
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health.
Download this app, get off the couch and we’ll help you reach your health goals.It’s an easy to follow programme known the world over, and perfect for those new to running and need some extra support and motivation along the way.The app in partnership with the BBC features a selection of great trainers to guide and support and motivate you at every step of the way, telling you when to run and when to walk, from comedians Sarah Millican and Sanjeev Kohli, presenter Jo Whiley, and our very own Laura, who have now helped millions of people like you start their own running journeys.Couch to 5K features:• A flexible programme that can be completed in as little as 9 weeks, or longer if you want to go at your own pace• Easy to follow countdown timer so you can see and well as hear how long you’ve got left of each run• Works alongside your preferred music player, automatically dipping the volumes so you can hear the instructions and motivations from your chosen trainer• Offers timely tips and motivations to keep you on your fitness journey• Signals a half-time bell when you get half way, so you know when to head home!• Lets you track your progress and awards achievements as you move through the runs• Connects you with likeminded people through the Couch to 5K online communities.
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Personalization
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What Our Users Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our users have to say about our Android app.
"The app keeps crashing when I'm in the middle of my run which is frustrating as I don't know how long left there is to run!"
Isabella Coles
"Great way to start running, or to get back to running!"
Phillipa De Jager
"This was a great app and I had gotten really far with my running but after a hospitalisation I came back to it and the app doesn't really work anymore. You can't run and listen to the music because the timer goes out of sync and keeps quietening your music. Please fix this app."
Joanna Grimwood
"Was great until recently the visual display jumps back not in time with coach updates very annoying"
Vicki Culkin
"I love this app. I have tried running on my own but was giving up so quickly. I am following the second week and I can feel improvement already, at least I keep running and do not stop when it gets difficult."
Yuliya Georgieva
"good help and motivation"
Nick Grannon
"easy to understand and builds u up gradually. I have sarah milligan egg me on. its not judgement I'm anyway."
Lin Cleverley
"Really easy to use with your own music lists and gives clear instructions for each run. Does, however, lack any understanding of runners with social anxiety and the issues we face. Other issues like dog owners unable to keep their hounds on a lead or under control not app's fault, but something to keep in mind as a related issue if you considering going running."
Maria Chantal Vrij
"used it when my old paying app crashed, it's alright for me and keeps me 'running like no one's watching ' :))"
MP Marie-Pierre
"Good basic running app that means you can simply start running. As I have progressed I really miss a distance record or map display if where and how far I have run. Would be 5 star with this."
steven peach
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Available for Android 8.0 and above