Smart phones have made our lives so much more interesting that we spend most of our time staring at our phones. If only looking at your phone could be a means of a workout every one of us would be as healthy as a horse but in reality only our fingers are getting a workout. But you can use your phone to lead a healthy and happy life. Just download the right apps. But before you hit the app store check out this list that we have compiled for you in which you will find the best health and fitness apps.
FITNESS APPS
1. COUCH TO 5K
Do you want to start with running but don’t know where to start from? Couch to 5k is the answer to your question. This super app gives you a free eight week program in which you get three workouts every week that will get you ready for any race that to plan to run. This is a free app for both iOS and Android.
2. BLOGILATES
We loved Cassey Ho in her Blogiates videos on the You Tube. This app takes it to the next level. You have the access to all her videos and in addition you get a online forum and a monthly workout calendar. It is free but has optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
3. ZOMBIES, RUN
Running became so much more fun with this app as when you run each step you take brings you close to carry out your mission, keep humans safe from the zombie apocalypse and collect material for your base camp. There was a reason for this game becoming the highest grossing health and fitness app on iTunes in only a period of two weeks. Though the app is free you will start putting money like you do in Candy Crush. However this game will get you sweating. It is free with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
4. FITNET
Fitnet is the best app for those who cannot take out time to go to a gym. The app features many 5 and 7 minutes target workouts so you don’t have to sacrifice a lot to achieve your goals for fitness. The app also uses the camera of your phone in a unique kind of selfie which helps in measuring how closely you follow the moves that are shown on the screen. It is free with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
5. SWORKIT
Sworkit is an amazing app. No matter what kind of workout you are looking for whether it is cardio,stretching, yoga or strength you just let the app know and the amount of time you have which could be anywhere from 5 minutes to one hour and the app will give you exactly the moves you need to do in your sweat session. For $4.99 per month you can buy the premium which will give you more personalized workouts that will help you focus on the areas you want. It is free with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
6. STRONGLIFTS 5×5
You do not need to take a pen and paper to the gym anymore. This app will keep track of your exercise, the number of repeats and your rest time. So all you need to think about is going to the gym and getting fit. It is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
7. STRAVA RUNNING AND CYCLING
Strava is the best app for you if you are a serious runner or a cyclist. This app keeps track pf your recent runs and rides. This app can track the distance speed, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, power and cadence. All this data is presented in an easy to understand infographic. It is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
8. SPOTIFY RUNNING
This app measures your pace of running and selects a song with beats per minute that match your pace. It is high time that your music is synchronized with your cadence. This app is free for both iOS and Android.
9. YONDER
This app is like Yelp for those who love the outdoors. All you need to do is enter your location and it will give you dozens of options for biking, hiking, kayaking and skiing plus you can see tips and reviews from other outdoor lovers. This is a free app for both iOS and Android.
10. DAILY YOGA
Yoga was never more interesting than with this app. It has more than 50 classes which are shot in HD. Every video has a specific focus which vary from flexibility to strengthening the core. In addition you have a library of detailed videos for more than five hundred poses. It is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
11. YOGA WAKE UP
Ease into your day with a quick morning yoga. This app gives at your designated time to wake up a 10 minute sequence. Every sequence is different. You get everything like meditation, holding poses and setting intentions. This app makes everyday yoga so much more easier. This app is free with optional in app purchases for iOS.
12. NIKE + TARINING CLUB
This app has everything you expect from a fitness app. The workouts have been designed by professional athletes and trainers. The fitness programs can be customized, shared to compare your progress with other people and a sleek interface. And as Nike fashion is always better than its competition so is this app. It is a free app for both iOS and Android.
13. ENDOMONDO
You start with a lot of enthusiasm with cardio exercise but it can quickly become boring. That makes this app so great. You set a goal for your walk, run or bike ride and the virtual trainer of the app will let you know if you are on track or not. It is fun to compete against yourself but it is all the more fun to challenge your friends or cheer them up. It is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
14. FREELETIC
If you are looking for bodyweight workouts then freeletic is the app you need. It has more than nine hundred workouts that last from 10 to 30 minutes. It does not matter where you are whether it is within the comfort of your house, in your office or outside on the subway freeletic will give you the best workout for your level of fitness. It is a free app for both iOS and Android.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
15. FOODUCATE
This app makes grocery shopping so much fun. You can scan the barcodes of the product with this app and get information about how healthy it is. It also keeps a track of your mood, sleep and hunger levels and analyses the information to provide you feedbacks which can help you achieve your health and fitness goals. It is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
16. SHOPWELL
There are so many calorie counting apps that they reached a saturation point but still shopwell stands out amongst them. The app is personalized. You enter your age, weight, height, and allergies and the app will score every food imaginable on how healthy it is, the closer it is to 100 the better. Plus it gives recommendation for healthier substitutes. It is a free app for both iOS and Android.
17. SIDECHEF
This app is so great for you if you love to try new recipes. You don’t need to fiddle with your phone with sticky hands while trying the recipe anymore. The app provides step-by-step instructions and if it is too fast you can always ask it to repeat without having to touch your phone. It is a free app for both iOS and Android.
18. MYSUGR
Many people do not pay attention to what they ate for lunch yesterday. But a diabetic person can not afford to not know what they ate and how it affects the blood glucose levels in their body. It can be difficult to keep a track with mental notes and jotting down everything you eat everyday does not even come close to the tracking capabilities of this app. Mysugr is an excellent app for you if you are diabetic it keeps a track of your food and determines which foods you need to cut down on. It is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
19. THRIVE MARKET
This app makes buying healthy food cheap and easy. Thrive Market is a wholesaler for natural and organic foods. You pay only a fee of $ 59.99 for the whole year and you get access to incredible deals on everything ranging from coconut oil to kale chips. The app makes it possible for you to do the grocery at your leisure and the Thrive sends the order right to you. This app is free for iOS.
20. RISE
Rise gives you the most honest suggestions regarding healthy eating. The app connects you to a nutritionist. All you need to do is send photos of what you are eating everyday. Whatever goal you have set for yourself, for example, weigh loss, strengthening, getting more energy, the nutritionist will help you to take a diet that will fulfil your goal. It costs $14.99 a week which is still cheaper than the IRL appointments you need to make with an R.D. It is a free app with optional on app purchases for iOS.
21. INGREDIENT1
Ingredient1 is the ideal app for you if you are on dietry restrictions. As it is difficult to read and check each and every label and ingredient at the supermarket this app will help you avoid that hassel. All you do is answer a series of questions about your diet, from foods that you should absolutely not eat to ones which you will rather avoid. Ingredient1will introduce you to hundred of products that fall in your criteria. It will also find nearby stores where you can get them. This app is free for iOS.
22. MYFITNESSPAL
This app is the most popular health and fitness app in the world and if you have this app you can easily see why is that so. The app has a database of more than six million foods and therefore it makes it so easy to track your diet. Whether you want to make muscles or try to loose weight the app helps you determine what are the best foods to eat to reach your goal. This is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
23. LIFESUM
Do you love junk food or have a sweet tooth? Does it seem like you need a lifestyle makeover to eat healthy? Lifesum is a app that proves that it is just about making small and sustainable changes. Set a goal for yourself and the app will send you reminders, feedbacks to improve your diet and graphics so that you can see your progress. This is a free app with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
24. DIETBET
The name of this app is self explanatory. The app makes you put your money where your mouth is. The user enters in a challenge where he bets that he’ll loose 4% of their weight in a period of 4 weeks or 10% of their weight in 6 months. The progress is monitored by the referees of Dietbet and the jackpot is split among the members of the group who reach their goal. The app is free, you put $25 per bet for both iOS and Android.
25. NOOM COACH
If you find dieting too complex and you don’t have time to keep a track of it then this the app for you. This app has unique way to label healthy food. It uses stop light approach for example green is good and red is not really great. Plus you can participate in challenges with other Noomers to keep yourself motivated and to reach your goals. This app is free with optional in app purchases for both iOS and Android.
