3 Free Apps That May Help Boost Your Health - 4th Week
By Genevieve Cunningham
We live in an exciting world. It seems as though technological advances are happening every single day. The computers are getting smaller and more efficient. Phones are getting easier to use and yet more complex in their capabilities. We’re completely addicted to the changing world of technology. While this can be a good thing, it may be causing a bit of a problem in the health world. The more technology we have at our disposal, the more sedentary and unhealthy we are becoming. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you are one to enjoy the highly advanced elements of the world, just use your technology to help you along your fitness path. Take a look at these three great fitness apps to help you get fit and fabulous.
MyFitnessPal
This app is really beneficial. After you input your current weight, activity level, and goals, the app gives you an idea of the correct number of calories to eat to reach your goals in a timely manner. You can also input your food every day to help you keep track. There is a place to track your water intake, log your exercise, and even a blog with tons of great articles. You can do this one alone, or you can add friends to motivate each other as a group. As far as fitness apps go, this is a well-rounded app to meet multiple needs.
HealthyOut
One of the hardest parts of staying healthy is eating out. There are just too many delicious options at your favorite restaurant. Instead of giving up (and giving in!), use the HealthyOut app. It not only helps you find the most nutritious meal on the menu, but it also offers suggestions on how to make it healthier. Substitutions, deletions, or additions are part of the program. If you’re one who likes the nightlife, this is an excellent source for healthy eating.
Fitocracy
This is a fun app for those who like challenges and games. It gives you small goals to meet, and once you meet them, you unlock new aspects of the app. So when you reach a goal, you might get a whole new list of great workouts to try. This is another that has a great fitness community to interact with, which makes the getting fit process that much easier.
If you’re addicted to technology, but would like to take your fitness to the next level, these apps are the way to go. Just download them to your phone, keep them on your home screen for easy access, and any excuses for not working out are out the window! Give them a try (they’re free!), and enjoy the whole fitness process.
