Pipedream vs Zyla API Hub: Health & Fitness API Comparison

Overview of Health & Fitness APIs

Fit Plan API

Fit Plan API provides access to a comprehensive database of over 1,300 exercises, each accompanied by detailed information and animated demonstrations. This API is invaluable for fitness applications, allowing developers to create engaging user experiences.

Key Features and Capabilities of Fit Plan API

List of Body Parts: Fetch a list of available body parts to help users target specific areas during workouts.
List Exercise by Body Part: Retrieve exercises based on the selected body part, ensuring users can focus on their desired muscle groups.
List of Target Muscles: Access a list of available target muscles to help users understand which muscles they are working during exercises.
List by Target Muscle: Fetch exercises that target specific primary muscles, allowing for tailored workout plans.
Exercise By ID: Retrieve detailed information about a specific exercise using its ID.
List of Equipment: Get a list of available equipment to inform users about what they can use for their workouts.
List by Equipment: Retrieve exercises categorized by the type of equipment, helping users find suitable workouts based on what they have available.
AI Workout Planner: Generate customized workout plans based on user inputs such as gender, weight, target muscle, and fitness goals.
Calories Burned: Calculate the number of calories burned during specific exercises, providing users with valuable insights into their workouts.

Example Responses for Fit Plan API Features

AI Workout Planner

{
"status": true,
"message": "Workout routine created successfully.",
"routine": [
"Here is a personalized flexibility workout routine based on the provided exercises for a male weighing 80kg with a goal of improving flexibility: Warm-up: 1. 5-10 minutes of light cardio (jogging, skipping, or jumping jacks) Workout Routine: 1. 3/4 Sit-Up (2 sets of 12-15 reps) - Watch Video: [3/4 Sit-Up](https://youtu.be/wm47Swzn_98) 2. 45° Side Bend (2 sets of 12-15 reps each side) - Watch Video: [45° Side Bend](https://youtu.be/pUXu_7H0y_o) 3. Air Bike (2 sets of 20-30 seconds) - Watch Video: [Air Bike](https://youtu.be/i6mPCVUrtNk) 4. Alternate Heel Touchers (2 sets of 12-15 reps each side) - Watch Video: [Alternate Heel Touchers](https://youtu.be/5JyOU0smtMo) 5. Assisted Hanging Knee Raise (2 sets of 10-12 reps) - Watch Video: [Assisted Hanging Knee Raises](https://youtu.be/x_05LiOorUQ) Cool Down: 1. Stretching: Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds."
]
}

Calories Burned

{
"status": true,
"details": {
"exercise": "dumbbell zottman preacher curl",
"gender": "male",
"age": "24",
"weight": "80",
"minutes": "1"
},
"calories_burned": "3"
}

Exercise Database API

Exercise Database API offers access to a vast collection of exercises, making it an essential tool for fitness app developers.

Key Features and Capabilities of Exercise Database API

List of Body Parts: Fetch a list of available body parts.
List Exercise by Body Part: Retrieve exercises based on the selected body part.
List of Target Muscles: Access a list of available target muscles.
List by Target Muscle: Fetch exercises that target specific primary muscles.
List of All Exercises: Fetch all exercises in a non-paginated format.
Exercise By ID: Retrieve detailed information about a specific exercise using its ID.
List of Equipment: Get a list of available equipment.
List by Equipment: Retrieve exercises categorized by the type of equipment.
AI Workout Planner: Generate customized workout plans based on user inputs.
Calories Burned: Calculate the number of calories burned during specific exercises.

Example Responses for Exercise Database API Features

List of All Exercises

[
{
"bodyPart": "waist",
"equipment": "body weight",
"gifUrl": "http://d205bpvrqc9yn1.cloudfront.net/0001.gif",
"id": "0001",
"name": "3/4 sit-up",
"target": "abs"
},
{
"bodyPart": "waist",
"equipment": "body weight",
"gifUrl": "http://d205bpvrqc9yn1.cloudfront.net/0002.gif",
"id": "0002",
"name": "45 side bend",
"target": "abs"
}
]

List by Target Muscle

[
{
"bodyPart": "upper arms",
"equipment": "assisted",
"gifUrl": "https://zyla-marketplace.s3.amazonaws.com/api-exercise/exercise_33.gif",
"id": 33,
"name": "assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)",
"target": "triceps"
},
{
"bodyPart": "upper arms",
"equipment": "leverage machine",
"gifUrl": "https://zyla-marketplace.s3.amazonaws.com/api-exercise/exercise_34.gif",
"id": 34,
"name": "assisted triceps dip (kneeling)",
"target": "triceps"
}
]

Calculate Health Metrics API

Calculate Health Metrics API is designed to provide comprehensive health metrics calculations, making it a valuable tool for health-related applications.

Key Features and Capabilities of Calculate Health Metrics API

Get BodyFat: Calculate the body fat percentage based on user inputs such as sex, age, height, and weight.
Get BMI: Calculate the Body Mass Index using height and weight inputs.

Example Responses for Calculate Health Metrics API Features

Get BodyFat

{
"age": 29.0,
"bmi": "21.1 kg/m²",
"bodyfat": "26.59 %",
"bodyfat_status": "Average",
"gender": "female",
"height": "1.6 m",
"weight": "52.0 kg"
}

Get BMI

{
"bmi": "31.2 kg/m²",
"height": "1.6 m",
"weight": "80.0 kg",
"weight_status": "Obese"
}

Basic BMI Calculator API

Basic BMI Calculator API is a straightforward tool designed to calculate an individual's Body Mass Index based on height and weight.

Key Features and Capabilities of Basic BMI Calculator API

BMI Metric: Calculate BMI using metric measurements.
BMI Imperial: Calculate BMI using imperial measurements.

Example Responses for Basic BMI Calculator API Features

BMI Metric

{
"bmi": 27.34,
"height_in_cm": 160,
"weight_in_kg": 70,
"bmiCategoryForAdults": {
"category": "Overweight",
"range": "25 - 30",
"normalRange": "18.5 - 25"
}
}

BMI Imperial

{
"bmi": 22.80,
"weight": "150",
"height": "68",
"bmiCategoryForAdults": {
"category": "Normal",
"range": "18.5 - 24.9",
"normalRange": "18.5 - 25"
}
}

Seven Minute Workout API

Seven Minute Workout API provides users with a high-intensity, full-body workout routine that can be completed in just seven minutes.

Key Features and Capabilities of Seven Minute Workout API

Get Exercises: Retrieve a randomized seven-minute workout routine.

Example Responses for Seven Minute Workout API Features

Get Exercises

[
{
"id": 1,
"title": "Jumping Jacks",
"description": "Start standing up with your legs together and arms by your body. Jump, spreading your feet wide and raising your arms to create an 'X' shape with your body.",
"duration": "30s"
},
{
"id": 2,
"title": "Wall Sit",
"description": "Stand with your back flat against the wall and your feet out from the wall approx the distance of a step. Slide your back downwards until your thighs are perpendicular to the wall. Hold this position for the duration of the exercise.",
"duration": "30s"
}
]

Burned Calories Calculator API

Burned Calories Calculator API helps users track the calories burned during various physical activities.

Key Features and Capabilities of Burned Calories Calculator API

Calculator: Calculate the estimated calories burned based on user weight, activity type, and duration.

Example Responses for Burned Calories Calculator API Features

Calculator

[
{
"name": "Golf, walking and carrying clubs",
"calories_per_hour": 121,
"duration_minutes": 40,
"total_calories": 80
},
{
"name": "Horseback riding, walking",
"calories_per_hour": 67,
"duration_minutes": 40,
"total_calories": 44
}
]

BMI Calculator API

BMI Calculator API allows users to calculate their Body Mass Index based on weight and height inputs.

Key Features and Capabilities of BMI Calculator API

Metric Kilograms: Calculate BMI using the metric measurement system.
Imperial Pounds: Calculate BMI using the imperial measurement system.
Weight Category: Determine the weight category based on the calculated BMI.

Example Responses for BMI Calculator API Features

Metric Kilograms

{
"bmi": 44.79,
"weight": "150",
"height": "1.83",
"weightCategory": "Obese"
}

Imperial Pounds

{
"bmi": 22.80,
"weight": "150",
"height": "68",
"weightCategory": "Normal"
}

Why Choose Zyla API Hub?

Simplified Integration: Zyla Hub provides a unified platform for accessing multiple APIs, reducing the complexity of managing different integrations.
Single SDK: Developers can use a single SDK to integrate multiple APIs, streamlining the development process.
Consolidated Analytics: Zyla Hub offers consolidated analytics and monitoring across all APIs, allowing developers to track performance and usage metrics easily.
Reliability: Zyla's infrastructure ensures high reliability and uptime, which is crucial for health and fitness applications that require real-time data.
Enhanced Developer Experience: Comprehensive documentation and consistent API response formats improve the overall developer experience.