It has been known that spending time in warm weather overall boosts our mental health which stimulates inspiration and promotes a general healthier and happier feeling. In the current times, we are finally able to fix that broken gate or cut the overgrown hedge that is seeping through from our neighbor’s fence when prior in our busy daily lives there simply was no time. Why? Because many of us were always rushing. Rushing to birthday parties, school picks up, work meetings, beauty appointments, and squeezing a gym sech in on top of the daily mundanities. But for anyone that is looking to take a split from the news, or Coronation Street…or in my house Only Fools and Horses… (save me) and fit in a workout or cook a new healthy recipe turn to your smartphone. With all the brilliant apps available, our smartphone can become our very own personal fitness and health guru!
I have selected a few that if you are like me to looking to still maintain a healthy lifestyle within your backyard or privacy of your own home you can. And don’t worry if you resulting in kitchen equipment and household items in replace of weights…after all this is a very creative time.
Down Dog is a great Yoga app that offers many classes, and perks! Great way to start your day before the homeschooling and cleaning.
This is one of our favorites that we have talked about before. Headspace is a guided meditation and mindfulness app which has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety. It’s important to take a few minutes a day to ourselves. This app will leave you feeling zen.
Have you ever wondered how much sugar, saturated fat, salt, and calories are in your food? Change4Life Food Scanner is not only fun to use, but it also allows you to scan the barcode to find out. As the app states, “you will be surprised to see what is inside”.
MyFitnessPal you will be able to log your activities, track calories, create goals, and smash them. This is your diary to keep track of your fitness whether you are trying to lose weight, tone up, or invest in your overall health.
For anyone that is severely missing the gym, JEFIT is your new best friend and personal trainer. This app is free (with additional add-ins) and has over 1300 exercises along with demos to ensure you are doing them correctly. You can also connect with other users who have the same fitness goals. Missing your gym buddy? Download JEFIT.
Do you want healthy recipes that are hassle-free, healthy, and practical? Add a recipe to your “shopping list” and then tap off each ingredient as you pick it up in the grocery store. With over 500 recipes, you won’t run out of ideas of creating healthy and vibrant dishes!
