Running Slimkit - Lose Weight 4+

I used to run a lot, but since lockdown, have stopped altogether. I wanted to start back running or get my general fitness levels back up, but most apps just tell you to run continuously for X amount of minutes. This app actually builds you back up by jogging for 1 or 2 minutes then walking for 1 or 2 minutes, until you are comfortable running further for longer. I have done this for 10 consecutive days and I am thoroughly enjoying it and I am already feeling much fitter.
Only issue I would raise is that the app occasionally drops out where there is no GPS signal, but if you’re playing music, the music carries on as normal and you have no idea that the app has dropped out. So you might start a 3 min run, lose the app after 10 seconds and 3 minutes later you’re waiting for the app to tell you to start walking, which doesn’t happen. That could be developed so your music cuts out too, so you have an idea that the app has stopped. Otherwise, you end up having to start your 3 min run all over again.

Thanks for the kind review, Ryan! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy that our Running app helped to make your experience such a positive one 🌼 Could you please also write to us via in-app support or at support@verv.com and describe your crashes in more detail? We'll be happy to make things right and fix the problem as soon as possible🔧 Looking forward to your email!

Ok, so I know running is so good for your health in so many ways and for so many reasons, but I’ve always hated running! Even at school when we had those gruelling cross country runs. My heart would always feel like it would explode out of my chest, I’d get stitches and very so out of breath that my chest would hurt. The reason for this is because I’m very competitive, especially against myself. I will never give up and I’ve always felt that when you run, you have to do so without walking for the whole duration. This app actually trains you for running. You can start of right at the beginning (if you’re a beginner) and your virtual coach will not only instruct you to walk for x amount of time, then run for x amount of time, but will also encourage you along the way and inform you of how you’re doing. To start with, I had to walk for 5 mins. Easy! I could do that! Then I had to run for 1 min. Yes! Just 1 min! I could do that too and before I started to feel the strain, I was instructed to walk again for 2 mins. This went in for the duration of the session. When it ended, I felt exhilarated! I had done it without feeling hatred for the sport. As the days and weeks went on, my sessions automatically adapted to my new strength and fitness. I now actually love running! I look forward to it. I bought the lifetime membership and I’ve never regretted it. Really worth every penny as I still wont run without it.

So great to know our plans helped you start running, thank you for sharing your experience and feelings with us🥰

I have had this app for a number of years. Previously before verv took over. I’ve always been happy with the free version. Since getting a new phone I’ve reinstalled this app. It asked me to have a free trial of premium which I didn’t need. Once my free trial was over I presumed it would just let me continue using the free version. This is not the case. It constantly brings up the page, stick with it to achieve your running goals, your free trial has ended, but no big deal. Here’s a month premium for just 0.99. It then just sticks on this page and will not allow me to just use the free version. Which is ridiculous. This has really interrupted my workouts and now I’m going to have to find a new app, when I’ve been happy with the free version of this one for years. I hoped on the “get this deal” page there was be a x you could press to just go back to the free version. However there is not. You have to either buy premium, which doesn’t suit me, as I don’t care for the meal plans or the different voice coaches. Looks like I’ll have to delete this app now and look for an alternative. Extremely disappointing. You shouldn’t be forced to buy premium when there is a free version. My husband is using the free version just fine. He hasn’t yet had this problem. I think I have after having to re download this app. I’ve also tried deleting from my phone altogether and reinstalling but it still takes me to this page and I can’t get off of it. I’m so Fed up!!!

Dear User. We are sorry for the inconvenience you might have experienced. Please email us on support@verv.com along with the details so that we can check and fix this issue. Looking forward to your message.