It’s mid-semester and we’re back in the swing of things. You’re probably back to your busy schedule – and with midterms coming up, there are a lot of things that distract us from being healthy. Maybe we’ve fallen off our New Year’s resolution. Or maybe we didn’t have one to begin with. Luckily, we live in an age of technology. Here are seven apps that will help you keep your mind and body healthy throughout this stressful time of the semester!
Blender Girl Smoothies
Perfect for a meal on the go, Blender Girl Smoothies will give you a custom smoothie recipe with healthy ingredients to fit your needs. Just tell the app what you’re looking for and you’ll get a smoothie that will give you that burst of energy you need!
My Fitness Pal
Sponsored by Under Armour, My Fitness Pal acts as a fitness journal. You can log your food and exercise and also set goals for yourself and connect with friends to show support and encouragement!
Calm
Winning Apple’s 2017 App of the Year, Calm has seen a steady increase in users. Within the app, there are several different guided meditations and relaxing sounds to put on when you’re going to sleep. The Calm app is a great way to de-stress and practice mindfulness!
Moves
Similar to a FitBit, Moves turns your smartphone into a pedometer. It can track the distance between locations and calories burned while walking. Moves is the perfect app to use while you walk to class!
Couch to 5k
This app is for anyone who’s ever wanted to train for a race but hasn’t known where to start. While unfortunately the app isn’t free, it offers tips and tricks from real trainers to get you from the couch to the finish line!
Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle tracks your sleeping patterns and wakes you up when you’re in your lightest stage of sleep. The app analyzes what stage of sleep you are in by tracking your movements in bed (no external devices needed!). All you have to do is set a thirty minute window in which you’d like to wake up and Sleep Cycle will wake you up gently so that you start your day feeling awake and energized!
Is My Food Safe?
As college students, we may not yet know everything there is to know about cooking. Whether we live in a residence hall or off campus, this app is super useful! If you’ve ever wondered if your leftovers are still good or how to tell when something has finished cooking, this is the app for you!
