Believe it or not, our phone can be the best companion towards a healthier lifestyle because let’s face it, we always have it by our sides. There are many apps to keep you healthy and the choice is very wide, with workout apps, running apps, water drinking apps, and apps that can even book you a personal trainer at home! The best way to choose the perfect app for you is through trying them out and finding the one that suits you best. For example, I have tried various water drinking apps before settling with the one listed below and I can say that’s the one that works best for me, although I had to go through a couple of similar ones before choosing that one. Here I have listed some ways your phone can help you get healthier and the apps that could help you do that. Get downloading!
- Drink more water – Hydro Coach
You will never miss another glass with this app. It calculates how much water you need, tracking what you drink and reminding you to stay hydrated throughout the day. it also provides you with statistics and helpful insights to see how you progress.
- See how active you actually are: Moves
Just drop your phone in your pocket or your bag while walking, running or cycling and Moves will record the distance, duration, steps, and calories for you. It will also make a storyline of your daily activity showing you how you move during the day. Need more? You can also integrate it with a bunch of other apps to have an all- round view of your lifestyle.
- Have a quick workout: Sworkit
If you have a really tight schedule, but you would love to be able to start of finish your day with a workout or even squeeze a five to ten-minute yoga stretch between jobs then Sworkit is the app for you. Choose from Strength, Stretching, Yoga, Pilates and Cardio workouts that need no equipment and can be done anytime anywhere.
- Plan a healthy meal: Eat this Much
Like your own personal nutritionist, this app will plan ahead tailor-made meals for you according to your budget, diet goals, and food preferences. It will also put together a grocery list based on what you already have in the fridge, any left-over food and the meals you planned and count the calories for you!
