Set yourself up for success with these top apps!
Stay on track and reach your fitness goals using the best health apps of the year. These apps do it all. They log your food intake, track your runs, remind you to drink water, and even help you get better sleep. Technology has boomed in recent years, and one of the most beneficial things we can do with this fast-paced tech is use it to improve our health.
Most of the apps we listed are free to download, with the most expensive still under $5. Check out our breakdown of the 7 best health apps available and try the ones that seem right for you!
1. MyFitnessPal
My Fitness Pal is a great all-in-one tracker. You create a profile with your stats and goals, and My Fitness Pal will help stay on top of your food and exercise. You can log what you eat using their very thorough database of foods and see a breakdown of your daily intake, including calories, protein, carbs, sugars, and fat. Additionally, you can log exercise and the app will take it into account when calculating your daily intake.
Cost: FREE!
2. Fooducate
Like My Fitness Pal, Fooducate tracks your food intake and activities. But Fooducate is a tracker with an opinion. The app allows you to scan barcodes and see a customized nutrition grade, making it easier for you to make healthier choices. This is a great app for anyone looking to focus on quality of food rather than quantity.
Cost: FREE!
3. Pocket Yoga
This app guides you through complete yoga workouts, giving you detailed instructions for every pose. There are 27 different sessions with varying difficulties and durations. Work your way through them to build strength, flexibility, and improve mobility.
Cost: $2.99
4. Waterlogged
Hydration is an often-overlooked part of fitness. Drinking more water can help you eliminate toxins, fight cravings, clear your skin, and more. Waterlogged tracks how much water you’ve consumed in a day and allows you to set reminders. If you carry around a water bottle, it’s easy to customize the app so that you can quickly log the ounces in your bottle.
Cost: FREE!
5. Sleep Genius
Sleep Genius has turned quality sleep into a science. Researchers designed this app to combat our heavy reliance on sleeping pills and chronic lack of sleep (which has been connected to obesity, high blood pressure, and higher risk of stroke). The science behind the app was originally developed for astronauts, so you know you’re getting only the best.
Cost: $4.99
6. Strava Running and Cycling GPS
Track your runs and bike rides with this popular app. The app provides you with important stats including distance, speed, and calories burned. You can track your improvement over time and set new goals to meet.
Cost: FREE!
7. Clue Period Tracker
This app goes beyond predicting your next period. It estimates your chance of pregnancy at any given time of the month, and helps find patterns in your moods and symptoms. Not to mention the app is beautifully designed so you can see all your data in stunning graphics.
Cost: FREE!
