While many health and fitness programs will tell you their way is the only way to reach your goals, the truth is that incremental changes, especially ones you enjoy, are key when it comes to taking care of your body. Remember, everyone is different, so play around and see what works for you!
Best Health & Fitness Apps
Here's our list of the best fitness apps we found to help you get healthy on the inside and out. For more iPhone tips, check out our Tip of the Day newsletter.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter - (Free)
This amazing free fitness app allows you to easily track the calories and macronutrients in your meals. Sync your Apple Watch to automatically see the calories burned through exercise to calculate your calorie deficit.
Journal - (Free)
Clear your mind by recording your thoughts and feelings through writing, voice memos, and media. Get suggestions based on your activities, memories, and prompts.
Welltory: Heart Rate Monitor - (Free)
Dive into your health with a focus on stress through your heartrate variability. Learn how to analyze your mood, sleep, diet, and exercise.
Calm - ($14.99/month)
Feel calm in just ten minutes with sounds and stories that improve your sleep, health, and more. For busy schedules, enjoy meditations as short as three minutes or as long as 25 minutes.
SmartGym: Gym & Home Workouts - ($9.99/month)
Enjoy easy-to-follow exercises across your Apple devices with your virtual personal trainer. Focus on specific body parts, build workout routines, and select your exercise equipment.
Map My Walk by Under Armour - (Free)
See maps of where you've been with detailed elevation, pace, and heart rate zones. Sync with Apple Health for even more accurate results.
Joggo - (Starting at $2.50/week)
Improve your running with a personalized program for all skill levels. Track progress, weight, and meals. If you meet your goal they will even refund your subscription cost!
Glo | Yoga and Meditation App - ($30/month)
Discover classes that fit your schedule and ability and stream them on your device. Try the daily live classes or download them for later.
Strava: Rune, Bike, Hike - ($11.99/month)
Stay safe exercising while your loved ones can track your real-time location. Sync with Apple Health, build a training community, and join and create challenges to win digital awards.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run - ($35.99/year)
Discover local trails reviewed by real hikers with useful feedback such as, "bring bug spray!" Download trails in advance to track your progress and location offline in remote places.
Apple Fitness - ($9.99/month)
Enjoy themed workouts, expert instructors, and perfect Apple Watch integration all in one app. If you're going to pay for a fitness subscription, this is the one.
Streaks Workout - ($4.99)
Get in the habit of daily workouts that match your availability and fitness level. Keep track of your streaks, get personal awards, and watch your consistency build!
Yuka - (Free)
Navigating beauty and personal care product ingredient lists can be tricky, but Yuka is here to help. Just scan a label or enter the ingredient list and get a safety rating.
BetterHelp - Therapy - (From $65+/week)
BetterHelp offers virtual therapy in a convenient and private format. While the service doesn't accept insurance, it has perks, like letting you easily switch therapists to find the right one for you.
SleepWatch - Top Sleep Tracker - (Free)
Poor sleep can affect every level of health. Analyze your sleep and get recommendations for improvements, and participate in studies to help learn more about sleep!
WaterMinder - ($14.99/year)
Set a water goal and stick to it! This app helps you track how much water you should be drinking and what you actually consume, offering awards and motivation.
Finch - Self Care Pet - (Free)
Make self-care fun! Set daily goals and send your finch avatar out into the world to explore. Add friends to keep each other motivated and watch your finch grow!
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