I love using fitness, nutrition, and health apps because…let’s face it, they make my life a bit easier! They help me to track progress, change behaviors, and learn about new topics. They don’t break the bank and they are so easily accessible. Anything to add organization to my life is always welcomed. Below is a list of some of my favorite apps to help support your health and wellness efforts.
Tracking & Accountability:
Name | Function | Unique Features | Price |
| Google Fit | Tracks your distance travelled, calories burned, and weight each day | Connects to a gmail account and will send you reminders to both phone and email if you have been inactive all day | FREE |
| MyFitness Pal | Tracks weight, calories/macros, and cardio | Has a database of over 5,000,000 foods—including some restaurants· Barcode scanner for easier tracking Can store recipes to make tracking food easier and more accurate Can pair with other fitness apps to better track your activity | FREE |
| Lose It! | Tracks food intake and weight for free With upgrade to premium version, tracks body fat, hydration, sleep, body measurements, blood glucose and blood pressure. | Allows you to connect with friends who also use Lose It!· Pairs with other fitness apps to track your entire day Barcode scanner for easier tracking Premium version features challenges and groups to keep yourself motivated and accountable
| FREEUpgrade to premium version for $39.99/year |
| Pact | Tracks meals, cardio, and work outs | You can choose to wager money that you will hit your goals; those who do get paid those who don’t have to pay | FREE |
| Argus | Pedometer, weight log, calorie counter | Track meals by taking pictures of them Can connect with friends to keep accountable Gives healthy recipe suggestions appropriate for the time of year | FREE |
| Moves | Tracks your activity | Features a pedometer and accelerometer Remembers the routes that you took for ease of passage | FREE |
Exercise & Cardio:
Name | Function | Unique Features | Price | |
| Swork It | Cardio, yoga, and exercise for all ages and in all settings | Gives a list and videos of exercises for each muscle group, perfect for new comers in the gym Has workouts to do everywhere, including in the office Track your progress with an upgrade to the pro version. | FREEPro version: $3.99 | |
| Nike+ Training Club | Gives workouts, tracks average calories burned | Allows you to add friends Allows streaming of workout videos Gives general tips from professional athletes | FREE | |
| Charity Miles | Tracks distance and time for cardio workouts | Donates money to a charity of your choice for each mile that you run | FREE | |
| JEFIT | Lists thousands of exercises Allows to create exercise plans Tracks progress | Allows you to connect with friends Shows animations of each exercise | FREE | |
Nutrition & Recipes:
Name | Function | Unique Features | Price |
| Fit Men Cook | Teaches you to cook easy, affordable, and healthy recipes. | Recipes all have videos showing how to make them All recipes contain nutrition information Recipes can be searched by ingredients or parameters such as vegan, low carb, etc. Apple products only | $2.99 |
| Fooducate | Teaches you how to shop/what to shop for to make healthy decisions.· Tracks both food intake and exercise | Take pictures of a food and get a grade of how healthy it is Fooducate community can post and answer questions With premium version, you can gain access to specialized meals for low carb, paleo, gluten-free, etc. | FreePremium upgrade for $14.99/year |
| Yummly | Recipe, directions, and nutritional information on thousands of meals | Allows you to search with parameters such as gluten free, vegan etc. Pairs with other apps such as MyFitnessPal, allowing you to add recipes onto them | FREE |
| Paprika Recipe Manager
| Gives list of recipes and makes a grocery list based on what you choose | Adds nutritional information where applicable Allows you to add custom recipes Allows you to scale the recipe up or down Search for recipes by source, ingredient, or name | $4.99 |
| Health and Nutrition Guide | Offers tips for health through the use of proper nutrition | Gives health tips such as weight loss for men and women, weight gain, and many more Gives sources of many vitamins and minerals Boasts home remedies for many common problems Calorie and macronutrient requirements | FREE |
Health Tools:
Name | Function | Unique Features | Price |
| Runtastic Heart Rate Monitor | Measures heart rate with your phone | Allows you to track and analyze your heart rate history Show your measurements in graphs to read easier | FREE |
| Blood Pressure Companion | Tracks blood pressure, heart rate, and weight. Just a log—need separate device to measure blood pressure. | Able to email results directly to your doctor Gives min, max, and average measurements for easy reading | FREE |
