# Buena Vida: Run & Nutrition — Cals, Macros, Workouts, Shoes

> Integrated running tracker and adaptive nutrition planner with GPS, workouts, and food logging. (iPhone/iPad app by Form Studio LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buena-vida-run-and-nutrition/id6759228863 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Form Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877554340)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 269 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buena-vida-run-and-nutrition/id6759228863/reviews.md

## What is Buena Vida?

Choose from 300 training plans, rated and reviewed. Track every run with real-time voice coaching. Fuel with nutrition that adapts to your mileage. Your whole running life, one app.

FREE 7-DAY TRIAL. No payment during trial. Replace 3+ subscriptions with one integrated app.

A TRAINING PLAN FOR EVERY RUNNER
• 300 plans: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon & ultra distances
• Personalized workouts: paces & estimates from your own run history
• Weight loss, base building & return to running plans
• Shift training days to fit your week
• Beginner, intermediate & advanced levels
• Easy to follow daily plan in the app. Syncs to your favorite Calendar app
• The science behind each plan, linked to peer-reviewed studies
• Every plan scored across 31 measures, with a detailed review

RUNNING THAT GETS YOU
• Real-time voice coaching guides you every step of each workout
• GPS tracking with live pace, splits, HR zones & cadence
• Syncs with Apple Watch, Bluetooth HR & cadence sensors
• Intervals, fartleks, tempo runs... and those beloved hill repeats
• Speed Profile predicts your race times & training paces from your data
• 80+ sports supported: running, cycling, lifting, walking, & more

NUTRITION THAT KEEPS UP
• Calorie & macro targets auto-adjust to every workout
• Voice logging: just say "two tablespoons of peanut butter"
• Long run today? More carbs. Rest day? The targets dial back
• Barcode scanner plus a catalog of 3M+ foods, updated weekly
• Workout fueling: track carbs/hr during workouts. No more bonking
• Science-backed targets. No diet fads, no fake "wellness" advice

THE TOOLS RUNNERS NEED
• Shoe Rack: auto-tracks the mileage on your shoes, and alerts at end of life
• Resting HR, VO2 max, & speed trends updated daily
• Workout calendar syncs with your iPhone Calendar

PRIVACY-FIRST. AD-FREE.
• Zero data collection.
• No ads.
• No trackers.
• Your data stays on your device. We literally cannot see it. By design.

WHY RUNNERS SWITCH
• One app instead of Strava + MyFitnessPal + a training plan app
• Training Plans reviewed in depth and scored against the research
• Nutrition that understands your training, not generic calorie goals
• Built by a runner who uses it every day
• An app that works for you, not advertisers

Buena Vida. Your good life. Your way.

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## Key features

- GPS running tracking with live metrics
- Adaptive calorie and macro targets
- Extensive food catalog with voice logging
- Shoe mileage tracking and alerts
- Personalized marathon and interval plans
- Syncs with Apple Watch and HR sensors
- Privacy-first, ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BVRC Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buena-vida-run-and-nutrition/id6759228863/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple, Beautiful, Efficient

*2026-06-28*

First, let me say how nice it is to finally have an app that tracks your workouts and your diet in the same place. I have been using this app for the last few months to track my road bike training and gym workouts. The user interface is beautiful and intuitive, and the app is simple to use while still giving you lots of feedback about your workouts and your diet. it’s even better if you’re a runner, as it has a lot of plans tailored to meet various goals. I would recommend this to anybody from the fitness curious, to the enthusiast, to the elite athlete. Excellent app. Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-13*

I have used a lot of different workout/food tracking apps. This is by far the easiest and most user friendly. Congrats on whoever made this app and the user experience 👏👏 highly recommend!!!

### 5/5 — Awesome running app

*2026-06-13*

I love it

### 5/5 — Finally

*2026-05-28*

Finally an app that combines the things I want to keep track of and improve my running! I actually enjoy using this app versus the others I’ve tried where I begrudgingly use them because there’s no other option.  The design is fun and boosts my mood every time I use it.

### 5/5 — Game changer

*2026-05-13*

This app has been a game changer for me.  It helps me know how to nourish my body right each day with my different workouts.  I know it works because I have tried it, and I trust the science behind the calculations.  I am so thankful I don't have to guess anymore in knowing I am giving my body just what it needs-matching the nutrition with my workouts.

## Frequently asked questions about Buena Vida

### What is Buena Vida?

Buena Vida is an integrated app that combines GPS running tracking with adaptive nutrition planning. It aims to replace multiple subscription services by offering a unified platform for your fitness and dietary needs.

### Does Buena Vida have ads?

No, Buena Vida is completely ad-free. The app emphasizes a privacy-first approach, stating that zero data is collected and no trackers or advertisements are present.

### What are the subscription options for Buena Vida?

Buena Vida offers a Monthly Membership for $14.99/month and an Annual Membership for $99.99/year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### How does Buena Vida adapt nutrition to workouts?

Buena Vida automatically adjusts your calorie and macro targets based on the workouts you log. This ensures your nutrition plan aligns with your training intensity and volume.

### What devices are compatible with Buena Vida?

Buena Vida is compatible with iPhone and iPad. It also syncs with Apple Watch and various Bluetooth HR and cadence sensors.

### How often is the food catalog updated in Buena Vida?

The catalog of over 3 million foods in Buena Vida is updated weekly, ensuring you have access to current and accurate nutrient data for your logging.

### What kind of running plans does Buena Vida offer?

Buena Vida provides plans for various distances including marathon, half marathon, 5K, and 10K. It also offers specific workout types like interval, fartlek, and tempo training.

### What is the age rating for Buena Vida?

Buena Vida has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-06-25

+ "Good For You" recommendations on all Training Plans! While browsing Buena Vida's 300 training plans you'll now see how good each plan is for you based on your current fitness level.
+ Home screen widgets! Log foods and access other daily features even faster right from your home screen. Choose from a range of sizes & styles. Long-press your phone's Home Screen or Today View, tap Edit, and tap Add Widget.
+ Lock screen widgets! Get a quick glance at today's food goals right on your phone's lock screen. Customize the "above the clock" widget by adding it, then tap it again to open the Customization window. Choose calories and/or your favorite macros.
+ Alternate app icons! Because they're fun. Choose your favorite icon and color.
+ Live workout voice improvements
+ Lots of other minor bug fixes and visual improvements. Always improving!

### 1.1.6 — 2026-05-18

+ Fixed a bug for some Garmin Watch users that was causing workout duplication
+ Fixed bugs in onboarding related to metric/imperial units

### 1.1.3 — 2026-04-24

+ View your scheduled workouts on your phone's calendar! Turn on Workout Calendar in Settings to view & manage your upcoming workouts in your favorite calendar app. Easily reschedule workouts in Buena Vida or your Calendar and they stay seamlessly synced.
+ Speed Profile! Predict your race finish times and training paces. These provide a helpful snapshot of your running fitness & power. Predictions are determined using a highly detailed analysis of your recent training and race results.
+ Live workouts consume preserve phone battery  longer. Time for some long runs!
+ Fixed a bug where the camera flash stayed on after scanning a barcode
+ Fixed a bug where auto-pause sometimes triggered during the first minute of a workout
+ Fixed a bug where food entries would sometimes have the wrong time
+ Fixed a bug where sound effects ignored phone's silent mode

### 1.0.8 — 2026-04-02

+ New Meal info sheet shows combined nutrition and ingredients lists for your custom Meals
+ New Meal Split feature lets you break a Meal in your food log into its individual foods so they can be individually adjusted
+ Auto-generated titles for Workouts are more dynamic
+ VO2max chart & data are now shown on Heart page. Data is pulled from HealthKit for Apple Watch users. Uth-Sorenson estimation is still used as a fallback.
+ Fixed some bugs when creating and editing Meals
+ Fixed a bug causing the app to not always refresh when first opened each day
+ Refactored modals/sheets to better support multiple layers
+ Fixed a bug making it difficult to change Meal quantity in Food Diary

### 1.0.7 — 2026-03-30

+ Now displaying Resting Heart Rate on Today page for a snapshot of your heart health
+ Faster food searches! Food Catalog servers have been upgraded for even faster results
+ Easier food logging: Added serving size in cups, tbsp, etc for >460,000 liquid foods that were missing information from OpenFoodFacts
+ Avg Cadence and graphs added for cycling! Requires a Bluetooth Cadence Sensor.
+ Now you can add Segment markers on your phone during workouts
+ Optional countdown timer (3-2-1) when starting a Live Workout. Turn it on or off in Settings
+ Added the ability to designate running workouts as "Track" workouts

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