Wednesday, October 26, 2011

There's An App For That!


Everyone seems to have a common goal: to lose weight, shape up, or make some other positive changes for healthy living in their life. Now the help you need to reach your goals (and more) is now right at your fingertips—literally. Here, are our 6 favorite new smartphone and iPad apps to get you revved and help you stay on track with your fitness goals. The best  part is- they're all cheap or free. No excuses!
 


App #1: Tap & Track
 This comprehensive app calculates exactly how many calories you should be eating each day, factoring in things like your job to determine how active you are. You enter what you're eating and how much you're exercising and Tap & Track creates graphs that make it easy to see your progress, even if the scale doesn't dip that day.
Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Cost: $3.99

App #2: Self Workout
Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned exerciser, your can achieve your dream body with the help of SELF’s Workout App. Simply pinpoint a trouble zone you want to tone and choose from 20 get-lean routines that include 200 exercises. It’s like having your own personal trainer without the hefty price tag.
Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Cost: $1.99


 

 App #3:  iMapMyRUN
 A GPS for your runs, hikes, bike rides and other activities.  No running buddy in your city? This application lets you share and compare stats  (duration, distance, pace, speed, elevation, and calories burned) with friends around the world.
 Available for: iPhone, BlackBerry, Android
 Cost: Free

 
App #4: Exercise TV
If you like to watch your workouts while you sweat, this is the app for you. It sends you a new full-length workout video every day (workouts range from 10 to 45 minutes in length). Also, there are short circuit training videos for abs, upper body, lower body, total body and yoga/stretching.
Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Cost: Free


 

App #5: Nutrition Menu 
This app has it all! It counts your calories, tracks your weight and water intake, and has built-in exercises. With more than 93,000 foods to choose from (including popular restaurant picks), you'll know exactly how many calories you're eating (not to mention fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, and fiber), which makes it easy to keep track of your food intake, even if you're following specific dietary plans. It also has journal features to track all of your results.
Available for: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Cost: $0.99

App #6: Jillian Michaels’ Slim Down Solution
America’s toughest trainer has an app with exercises, recipes, and a customized experienced for fast results. She provides individual exercises and super-tough workout circuits for anyone looking for her signature take-no-prisoners attitude in their phone.
Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Cost: Free

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