2016 has seen plenty of technological accomplishments and trends throughout the year, but one thing has always stayed the same: the popularity and efficiency of the smart phone.
Whether your goals are to lose weight, increase your fitness levels, boost your immunity or improve your health vitals, your smart phone can help you achieve it all. Through the use of mobile apps, we’re more equipped to monitor our nutrition, stay organized, track our physical exercise and more!
To get you started in preparing for your upcoming New Year resolutions, the Your Weight Matters Campaign is bringing you a handful of healthy apps designed to get you to your goals.
5 Healthy Apps for Improving Wellness
Aside from the latest games, movies and social networking applications, consider these healthy living apps to improve your overall wellness:
- ShopWell – If you’re a fan of the ratings system, this is a great app for you. ShopWell allows you to analyze, track and improve your nutrition habits in a variety of ways. First, you can connect any grocery store reward cards you may have with the app to learn how healthy your cart really is! Then, use the app’s built-in grocery scanner when shopping to discover the ratings of different foods based on your own health goals. Finally, upload your grocery receipts at the end of your visit to receive better-for-you alternatives. (FREE)
Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock – A good night’s rest can improve your weight and health by boosting your energy, improving your metabolism and regulating your hunger. The app analyzes your sleeping patterns for you, and once you set your alarm for the time that you need to be up, it will wake you within 30 minutes before then at the most optimal time for your body. (FREE)- Buddhify – Are stress and anxiety getting a hold on your health? Buddhify can help. Use the app to practice meditation in a variety of ways – from traveling and sleeping to nutrition and technology management. By practicing mindfulness, you may notice that it’s easier to tackle the areas of your life related to your weight and health. A strong body requires a strong mind! (iOS – $3.99; Android – $2.99)
- The Walk – Not much of a runner, but want to get outside and get moving? The Walk may be just what you need. The app turns a classic physical exercise into a narrative journey while acting as a pedometer. You’re given a package that could save the world, but you need to walk the the length of the UK first. ($2.99)
- Fitocracy – Fitocracy has a powerful workout log that allows you to visualize your progress and set new challenges for yourself. By logging each of your workouts as well as your performance, you’re able to see how far you’ve come and even unlock personal achievements. This one is a great motivator! (FREE)
Do you know of any other apps targeted for health and wellness that you think other campaign challengers could benefit from?
Let us know in the comments below or email mstep@obesityaction.org for us to use in next month’s post!
