Since the likelihood of us using our cell phone has increased tenfold while being home/done with the semester, I thought this article would be perfect! Now you can put that pesky phone to some good and healthy use!
What if I told you that the possibility of leading a healthier lifestyle is merely atouch away? OK, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration — but with thousands of exercise and nutrition applications at our fingertips, there’s bound to be a couple that will spark your motivation to make positive, healthy lifestyle tweaks. Since our cell phones never seem to stray too far from reach, health apps can be perfect for helping keep track of your daily, or even hourly accomplishments. Luckily for you, I’ve put together a list of my favorite health apps available for your Apple or Android smartphone. The best part? They’re all free. Take a look and try one out!
- MapMyRun: Though my love for running might show bias, MapMyRun is by far my favorite application. It’s used for tracking not only distance, but split pace, elevation levels and the duration of your run or bike excursion. It allows you to choose a popular route nearby, or plan out your own in advance. Even if you’re just breaking in your first pair of running shoes, this app is perfect for keeping count of your weekly mileage accomplishments.
- Charity Miles: OK, one last plug for running! If the idea of running for yourself doesn’t get you moving out the door, then maybe running for a cause will. With the Charity Miles application, you pick a favorite charity to raise money for by running, walking or biking a mile (or more). Once you get in the giving habit, this altruistic app will encourage you to run everywhere you go!
- Fooducate: Ever wondered just how healthy your snacks are? Find out: Fooducate is an app with a built-in scanner that reads the barcode of any food item. Once it’s scanned, you can check out a nutritional analysis and a letter grade assigned to the food and its level of healthiness.
- Daily Yoga: Yoga provides you with many health benefits, both physically and mentally. The best thing about yoga is that it doesn’t require a gym. If you know a few position sequences, you can practice yoga practically anywhere. If you need a little help learning the poses and flows, then Daily Yoga will come in handy! This app provides detailed instructions for how to create a regular morning yoga workout.
- Nike Training Club: The Nike Training Club app is basically your very own personal trainer. This app supplies over 100 independent exercise programs that vary from cardio workouts, full-body strengthening and toning. The provided workouts are tailored to your exercise level — beginner, intermediate or advanced — any of which will leave you feeling the burn.
- Waterlogged: A healthy diet includes consuming a lot of water. Water is important for keeping your body functioning in your day-to-day life — it’s crucial for survival. To keep tabs on your water consumption, try Waterlogged. This application lets you record each cup of water you drink. If you have difficulty remembering to stay drinking your H2O, Waterlogged can also be set to send you random water-drinking reminders throughout the day. (Available on Apple Store only.)
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