Now that we have conquered the internet, Just the Facts Ma’am, let’s address some apps that can be easily used to improve your health and wellbeing. These apps are user friendly, accessible and a great addition to your practice. Here are 3 apps I recommend helping you begin to achieve “new year, new you”.
#1: Headspace: Meditation & Sleep
Developer: Headspace Inc.
Price: Free (In-App purchase available)
Available for: Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch with iOS 11+, Android phones or tables 5+
Desktop through: Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari
Description: Headspace offers daily guidance for improved health and well-being through the skills of meditation and mindfulness starting with just a couple minutes practice per day. Headspace offers a variety of guided sessions, ranging from managing stress and anxiety, sleep, productivity, exercise, and physical health. All in all, this app brings mindfulness to every part of your life.
Link to Headspace
Current Ratings: 4.9 (616k ratings) and rated #10 in Health & Fitness Apps
#2: Healthier: Break Reminder
Developer: LessApp
Price: $3.99
Available for: macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit processor
Description: Research has shown that prolonged sitting in front of a computer not only adversely affects your health, but also decreases productivity. This app helps with both issues by periodically reminding the user to take breaks from their computer. It also suggests healthier tips that are hand-picked and suitable for both your body and eyes that are easy to follow during the scheduled breaks.
Link to Healthier: Break Reminder
App Rating: 4.4 (26 ratings) & #7 in Health & Fitness Apps
#3: Aaptiv: #1 Audio Fitness App
Developer: Aaptiv Inc.
Price: Free (in-app purchase)
Available for: Apple devices (iOS 10.0 and above), Android, Windows Phone or Blackberry
Description: This app lets you work out when you want, where you want, and the way you want. This app provides you with unlimited access to audio-based fitness classes that are led by certified personal trainers. At the same time, you are able to listen to and find the perfect rhythm that works for you. On top of that there are over 2,500 different workouts ranging from running, elliptical, race training, rowing, strength training, stretching, yoga, and so much more.
Link to Aaptiv Website
App Rating: 4.7 (50K rating) & Editors Choice Award
These three apps are great resources that will encourage a healthier year and a healthier you. Download them, use them regularly and encourage your friends to do the same!
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