Must-Download Physical and Mental Health Apps
April 17, 2020
Written By Cricket Jurgovan, Personal Trainer
Finding the right app to help keep you accountable in workouts, meal-planning, and health goals can be tricky, especially when there are thousands to choose from. I chose my top 8 free apps to share with you that have proven to be a great resource when it comes to accountability in so many areas of my life!
RP Diet App
Have you heard the idiom, “Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym”? This app is specifically made by nutritional experts and data scientists to get you results! It’s a diet coach in your pocket—whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain an athletic physique at peak performance—it’s all there! For each meal, you get to choose from a long list of healthy options, and the app tells you exactly how much you need of each food item to be on track with your goals.
My Water & Drink Reminder
If you struggle with drinking enough water like me, this is a simple app that sends you reminders and helps you track your water intake! It’s easy to use and intuitive, and best of all, FREE! It will give you a water amount based on you water weight or you can set your own goal within the app.
Daylio Journal
Mental health matters! Understanding what activities and moods trigger various things is important in understanding yourself better. This app is extremely helpful in keeping track of your mood and your activities. If you consistently chart, you’ll be surprised to see the patterns you follow that you have never realized before!
Calm
This meditation and sleep stories app is a lifesaver for those who have issues sleeping or well with anxiety the second their head hits the pillow. Explore the various music, stories, and videos this app offers for less stress and better sleep!
Workout Calendar – Motivation
Motivation provides you a calendar designed to keep track of your training sessions by showing you your completed days. Keep up with your workout days and what type of work outs you have planned ahead with this app’s simple layout and notifications!
Interval Timer ++
This app is a beautifully designed app to help you keep up with your work/rest intervals during your workout! This is perfect for HIIT, Tabata, running, and any workout that requires timing!
All Trails: Hike, Bike, and Run
Being outdoors is great fun, but sometimes it’s hard finding trails when you’re in a new area or if you’re looking to find a trail you haven’t explored yet. You can browse hikes and walks in your area and read others reviews and pictures. The app will guide you straight to the trailhead and advise you in which hikes are dog, kid, or wheelchair friendly. You can even save the hike for later or track your progress to share with family members or social media!
SmartGym & Home Workouts
This is a one-stop-shop for all of your fitness needs! It’s a great app that helps you create and manage your routines and gives you access to pre-made workouts designed by professionals for wherever you go! Due to world-wide circumstances, the makers have made all at-home workouts FREE. Track your progress as you go, and the app will keep up with your measurements and history and provide you with a wide library of animated exercises to follow as well as verbal cues!