Get Well and Stay Well With These Six Free Apps
With more than two million apps available to Android and Apple users, choosing the app that’s best for you can be daunting. That’s why we gathered the six best free health and fitness apps to help you start your wellness journey or take it to the next level.
Fitness Apps
When it comes to fitness apps, it’s fair to say you have options, from a detailed analysis of each workout to a simple log to encourage you to get active. Below are two of the best on the market. Both have proven themselves over time, and remain favorites for both new exercisers and elite athletes.
My Fitness Pal
My Fitness Pal is a great all-in-one solution that allows you to not only track your fitness, but your nutrition as well! The app is particularly helpful as a tool to track your progress toward a goal. It offers a food log, calorie counter and exercise/wellness activities tracker.
Who this app is great for: Goal-oriented people who are looking for something to help them overcome their next hurdle.
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Map My Run
Map My Run offers a numbers-based solution to tracking your workouts. In addition to logging the activity you complete, the app also tracks distance, pace, calories burned and elevation.
Who this app is great for: Individuals motivated to improve their fitness through workout analysis.
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Nutrition Apps
Are you interested in counting calories, or are you just looking to move directionally toward a nutrition goal? The right app can help you succeed.
Calorie King
Don’t be fooled by the name, Calorie King is more than a calorie counter—it’s a food nutrition database, offering a quick and easy way to check macronutrients such fats and carbs.
Who this app is great for: People looking to manage their diet by logging their macronutrients.
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Habit Share
Habit Share offers a different approach to managing your nutrition by delivering a unique way to remain accountable to your goals. Share daily habits with your friends and family or set personal reminders to help you reach your goal.
Worried about privacy? The app offers customizable privacy controls and an extremely user-friendly design.
Who this app is great for: Individuals who are looking for accountability toward their goals.
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Mind/Body Apps
When it comes to mindfulness, people often think of ways to cut back on their screen time. But what if you could use your phone to help teach you positive mindfulness practices? These apps can help you prioritize your mental health.
10% Happier
10% Happier offers a simple app with daily videos and reminders to help you focus on the positives of life and improve sleep quality.
Who this app is great for: Individuals who are looking for a daily routine to help them master mindfulness and positive thinking.
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Calm
Calm is the #1 app for sleep meditation and relaxation, offering a great solution to a mind crowded with stress or anxiety. Who this app is great for: People who need a little help putting things into perspective and calming down daily anxieties.
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