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The best fitness apps to help ya jumpstart a healthy year

 

Whether you ate too much during all those holiday parties and now you need to get back into shape, or you just have seasonal depression from the cold, post-holiday feelings can be a total downer. But lucky for you, there are plenty of fitness apps out there to get ya motivated and back to your healthy and active lifestyle! From apps that help you with sleep habits to getting more H2O in your system, you gotta check out these 5 apps that will make ya feel healthier and happier for the New Year. 

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    Sleep Cycle App

    Now that school’s started back up, are you always feeling groggy and exhausted when your alarm starts blaring? This alarm clock app analyzes your sleeping patterns and wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase so you feel more refreshed. You’ll even be able to see a report of your nights sleep, showing you the time you were in bed and your sleep quality each night. 

    Sleep Cycle App, $1, itunes.apple.com

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    Fooducate App

    The season of constant pies and cookies is over, and now you need to get back into healthy eating. But are you too lazy to check out all the nutrition labels when you’re grocery shopping? This app allows you to scan the barcode of the food product and it will automatically look up the nutrition facts for you then give it a grade from A to D. It will also show you healthier alternatives and help you track what you eat.  Plus, it’s free and available for iPhone & Android (woohoo!).

    Fooducate App, free, itunes.apple.com 

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    Lumosity App

    This is a workout but definitely not the kind you’re thinking. Designed to improve brain function, Lumosity is a totally free app offering scientific, cognitive and memory games to workout your brain. See, exercise can be fun, and a perfect way to get out of your winter funk. Doesn't get better than that!

    Lumosity App, free, itunes.apple.com 

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    Moves App

    We know it’s cold, but keep on movin', girlie. This app tracks all of your movement throughout the day, from walking or climbing stairs to biking and running. Each day you’ll be able to see the distance you traveled and how many calories you burned, just make sure your phone is always on you in a pocket or bag you are carrying!

    Moves App, free, itunes.apple.com 

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    Waterlogged App

    You’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day...but are you really drinking that much? Water is essential to your health, so it’s important to drink lots' of it. This app tracks your water intake and reminds you how much more you need to reach your goal for the day. Easy as that!

    Waterlogged App, free, itunes.apple.com

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by Cheyenne Dermody | 2/1/2016
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