As Spring approaches and the weather starts to warm up, people are stepping outside more to help build their health, fitness and wellbeing. If you fall into this category, here’s a list of 5 apps to help aid your wellness journey – mental health included.
Sweatcoin
Sweatcoin is a free walking app with a twist. As you venture off on a walk, Sweatcoin like any other traditional step counter, tracks your steps but additionally rewards you for your activeness with a virtual currency which you can either donate to charity or spend on products like fitness kits, gadgets, experiences and more! This creates a fantastic incentive for outdoor activities and exercise – maybe it does ‘pay to walk’ after all.
Download Sweatcoin on iOS here
Download Sweatcoin on Google Play here
BetterMe: Health Coaching
No matter if you’re a beginner or a pro, the BetterMe: Health Coaching app caters to everyone. The app works around your busy schedule and provides you with a huge range of workout programs that you can do in the great outdoors or within the comfort of your own home. Meal plans, a water tracker, yoga workouts, and running workouts are also included making your journey towards health and fitness a smooth ride.
Download BetterMe: Health Coaching on iOS here
Download BetterMe: Health Coaching on Google Play here
Happify
Mental well-being is just as important as physical, and the Happify app seamlessly highlights this fact. Developed by a team of researchers, the app offers a variety of evidence-based activities and exercises to help you reduce stress. These proven techniques are crafted by leading experts and scientists who have dedicated decades to studying positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Download Happify on Google Play here
Headspace
Focusing again on the promotion of mental health and wellness, the Headspace app caters to those looking for techniques and tips and tricks for meditation, mindfulness and visualisation. Launched in 2010, the app guides users through videos, articles, meditations and animations to help people wind down. It’s even said that some of Hollywood’s biggest stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Watson use the app!
Download Headspace on iOS here
Download Headspace on Google Play here
Sleep Cycle
Sleep is a crucial part of our wellbeing and the Sleep Cycle app acts as your personal sleep tracker. Using sound and movement the app analyses your sleeping patterns and automatically wakes you up when you’re in the lightest phase of sleep. So if you’re a person who has an irregular sleeping pattern and you need a little help to get a better rest at night then the Sleep Cycle app has got you covered.
Download Sleep Cycle on iOS here
Download Sleep Cycle on Google Play here
If you like what you hear it’s time to get downloading! We hope that at least one of these five apps gives you the tools you need for a better version of yourself.