We all live on our smartphones now, and it’s only fair that we incorporate some healthy life choices with the help of our gadgets. With thousands of apps available for entertainment and productivity, we’ve decided to share some of the best health and fitness apps that will really come in handy, especially for those who aim to lead a healthier lifestyle. Here are six great apps you should have downloaded on your smartphones:-
1. MyFitnessPal
Sticking to a diet is tough, but a great way to maintain one is by keeping an eye on what you eat. MyFitnessPal is a diet and fitness app that works as a calorie counter and food journal to help you monitor your journey to weight loss. The app is free for both iPhone and Android.
2. Workout Trainer
The Workout Trainer app is perfect for those who don’t have the time or budget for a gym membership. Like the name suggests, the Workout Trainer is like having your own personal trainer everywhere with you. You can choose from a variety of workouts, or choose from specifically-crafted workout regimes. Available for iPhone devices on the App Store.
3.Runkeeper
There are so many apps designed for runners but Runkeeper makes the entire process a breeze. First, you can set a goal pace and the app will coach you through headphones, and you can even get audio updates on your run. The app also has music integration, so you can listen to your running playlist without leaving the app. Available for iPhone devices on the App Store.
4. Pocket Yoga
If you’re not a gym-junkie and would like to work on your posture and improving your overall well-being, yoga’s the workout for you! The Pocket Yoga app comes with 150 of the most common yoga poses, complete with detailed descriptions and illustrated poses. Just wear something comfortable, lay-out your yoga mat and turn the app on to enjoy a relaxing workout. Available for iPhones on the App Store.
5. Fooducate
To eat healthy, you must shop healthy. Fooducate is the perfect “shopping buddy” app that helps you make healthy choices when grocery shopping. It comes with a barcode scanner to give a rundown on the item you’re buying – calorie content, sugar, etc. It also grades foods based on their health levels, so the healthy stuff would get an A or B, and the junk food will fall under the C, D or E category. Fooducate is available for Android and iPhone devices.
6. Sleepbot
Sleep is just as important when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. The Sleepbot app uses accelerometers in your phone to calculate the quality of your sleep while you’re in bed. Just place the phone on your mattress next to you, and the app will keep track of your sleeping pattern while you’re asleep. The Sleepbot also comes with a cool alarm function that wakes you up when you’re at your lightest sleep. That means no longer having to wake up in shock of the alarm. But it’ll also be a good idea to set your regular alarm just in case. Available for Android devices on Google Play.
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