Garmin has announced their new Garmin Fit app for the iPhone and Android devices – its first fitness app that lets users track metrics such as speed, pace, distance, time, calories. It also displays heart rate and cadence, with the help of Garmin accessories. The application maps workouts and automatically uploads it to the user’s account in the Garmin Connect.

Garmin Fit will display the previous 30 days of Garmin Connect history, as well as charts, directly on users’ smartphones. Users can view and answer calls and text messages while using the app as well.

Garmin Fit is the ideal solution for users who are new to the fitness tracking landscape and for those looking to stay totally connected, according to the company.

To be able to utilize Garmin’s powerful fitness accessories with the same device that plays music, makes calls and uploads workouts automatically to share and analyze, makes Garmin Fit a must have app.

Garmin has also unveiled their new Garmin ANT+ for iPhone devices as well. The adapter allows you to monitor and record your heart rate and cadence directly on your phone. This one is now available for $49.99.