Written by: Kenzie Pigott | WVUGo Staff Writer
Are you looking for simple ways to switch up your daily routine?
Regardless of what your fitness goals are, there is no shortage of ways to help you stay on track using your smartphone. Apps exist to help with everything from workout plans to motivational podcasts to recipes for all levels of expertise. No matter if you’re a beginner in the gym looking for workout ideas, or if you’re a seasoned weightlifter looking to shake up your routine, these free apps are sure to help you find your fit– no matter what it is!
Strong
MyFitnessPal
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This app is unique because it’s totally customizable. You can create your own workout routines, or follow suggested workouts for each body part. Strong also has a list of movements and how to complete each one, perfect for beginners or those looking to incorporate new movements into their routine. After tracking your workouts over time, Strong tells you when you hit new personal records and tells you the time it takes for your workout. An upgrade is also available, which shows charts and analytics within your workouts. Whether you’re a beginner looking for customizable workout plans, or an advanced weightlifter looking to track your progress, Strong will definitely make a beneficial tool on your phone. |
Screenshots from: Strong App |
Tasty
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Under Armour’s app is one of the most well known food tracking apps on the market. When you download the app, it will ask for basic information about you and your goals, and come up with a caloric number to help achieve those goals. Within the free app, you can enter your daily meals and snacks and calculate the number of calories you eat vs burn with exercise. While a number of calories isn’t necessarily the most important thing for some people, the app also shows you how much protein, carbs, and other macronutrients are in each food item, which can lead to better overall health. An upgrade is also available in this app, which allows you to track macronutrients customize a diet that fits your fitness needs. |
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WVUGo
| Tasty by Buzzfeed is a name that many people have heard of, whether it be from social media or their popular cookbook. But did you know that there is a handheld version of that cookbook that features hundreds of recipes for any taste and occasion! Search by dish or browse recipes in categories such as on the go lunches, instant pot dinners, or meal prep ideas. When you find a recipe you like, and select the ingredients you need to make them. These ingredients go into a shopping cart that automatically shows prices from your local Walmart. Instead of wandering around the grocery store thinking of ideas, visit Tasty to find meal ideas and take the guessing out of grocery shopping! |
Screenshots from: Tasty App |
Down Dog
| The WVUGo app is your one-stop for all things happening at the Student Recreation Center. Find group classes to fit your schedule and register for them (if needed) all in one place. Add your preferred classes to the favorites list so you never have to worry about missing a class again. Reserve a court with ease, browse club and intramural sports, view trips through Adventure WV and more all in one place! |
Screenshots from: WVUGo App |
Incorporating the use of these apps into your daily routine is a sure-fire way to keep track of your progress and achieve your goals! Do you have a different app that helps you keep up with your fitness? We’d love to hear it! Send it to us @WVU_CampusRecon Twitter!
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This app is perfect for anyone interested in doing yoga on their own. When setting the app up, you can customize your level of expertise, the length and target area of the session to make it completely fit your needs each day. During the session, an instructor will talk you through the movements, while showing video of each movement for an experience that makes learning new poses easy. Track previous sessions, save your favorites and share your plans with friends on social media. Down Dog makes it easy to take a few minutes to yourself that fits your schedule– whether it be in the mornings before the day begins, or evenings to wind down. |
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About the Author
Kenzie has been a senior writer for the WVUGo Media Team since August 2019. She
is pursuing her degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with focuses in Advertising,
Public Relations, Creative Writing and Interactive Media Design and anticipates
graduating in May of 2020.
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