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I stumbled upon a great list of apps that earn high ratings for helping people live healthier lives. For the original article and direct links to the apps, visit http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/28/ifit-50-coolest-fitness-and-health…. If you are using or have tried any of these apps, I'd love to hear how they are working for you!
Tracking
Keep yourself motivated and on track with these fitness programs that monitor your progress to a happier, healthier you.
iPhit Fitness Tracking: This program allows users to combine their Nike + iPod sensor kit with their iPhone to keep track of their walking or running progress.
MyNetDiary: Get access to this Web-based diet and exercise program right through your iPhone. You’ll be able to quickly jot down what you had for dinner or how long you worked out, even when you’re on the go.
Gyminee: Sign up for this fitness tracking site and use the iPhone-optimized version to keep track of your workouts and your daily nutrition.
iPhodometer: This Nike + alternative allows users to keep track of how many calories they are burning as they walk or run.
WeightDate: This application makes it easy to see how your weight is changing over time, whether it’s going up or down. The program also provides an average to let you see how you’re moving towards your goal over the long term.
Limeade: Limeade aims to help users get healthy by giving them an assessment and helping them to develop personalized fitness goals. Best of all, the site has a version optimized just for use with the iPhone.
SparkPeople: Create diet plans that concentrate on nutrition and focus on fitness training through SparkPeople on your iPhone.
FitReach: This program allows you to view your gym training for the day, track your diet and manage your weight goals, all from the iPhone interface.
Calculators
Figure out how the numbers work out for your fitness and health with these calculators.
iPhone Calculator: Among other calculators, this program comes with a useful calorie calculator that can help you learn how much an exercise will help you burn off.
Calories Burned Calculator: Figure out how many calories your workout is burning with this helpful mobile calculator.
BMI Calculator: Get a good estimate of your Body Mass Index by using this calculator.
BMR Calculator: This calculator allows you to figure out your base metabolic rate, which means the number of calories you burn even when you’re doing nothing, so you can better figure out what to eat and how to work out.
Blood Alcohol Concentration Calculator: Are you safe to drive? This calculator can help you figure out where to cut yourself off when it comes to drinking.
Daily Calorie Calculator: Get an estimate of how many calories you should be eating each day with this calorie intake calculator.
Diet and Nutrition
Make sure you’re eating right at home or when you go out with these tools for your iPhone.
Food Information Database: This application provides nutritional information for thousands of restaurants to let you know how much you’re taking in even when you’re eating out.
Food Network: Get access to great healthy recipes and instructional videos through the Food Network’s iPhone site.
iPhone Nutrition: This application allows you to enter in a food and get all the nutritional information on it you’ll need.
Mindful: Track your food intake using this fitness tool. It features a built-in food database, calculation of your recommended daily calories, food preferences, activity levels and much more to help you lose or gain weight.
iPoint Calculator: Those following Weight Watchers will appreciate this calculator, which allows users to easily keep track of how many points they’re having at each meal.
SugarTracker: Diabetics can ensure they’re not consuming too much sugar with this helpful dietary tool.
One Trip Shopping List: Make a shopping list of all your healthy choices and stick to it with this portable shopping list tool for your iPhone.
101 Cookbooks: Check for recipes on just about anything on this site so you can eat right and enjoy your meals at the same time.
iPhone Diet: You can use your iPhone as a personal diet and health coach with this nutrition monitoring program.
Working Out
Get free workout videos and track your routines using these great tools for your iPhone.
Pump10: Using Pump10 you’ll have access to loads of workout videos that you can watch right on your iPhone.
Progio Mobile: Take your training program with you on your iPhone with this online iPhone-optimized program from Progio.
FitSync: Get access to training programs, log your workouts and compare your progress to others with this great iPhone compatible application for using FitSync.
CityRUNNR: Track your runs using this iPhone-based tool. You can watch yourself improve, make graphs, and refine your running.
SpeedoMeter: Measure how fast you’re running or walking with this helpful calculation tool for your iPhone.
MoboVivo: Download loads of fitness videos on this site and watch them right on your iPhone.
Health and Fitness Mobile: Health and Fitness magazine provides iPhone users with workout videos, tips and articles to help them get the most from their fitness programs.
Relaxation and Inspiration
These programs will help you to relax and meditate no matter where you are.
Bob’s Sheep Counter: Count these animated sheep as a means to get yourself sleepy or just to relax.
Yogi Says: Get inspirational quotes from the Amrit Yoga Institution using this tool. Every time you refresh, a new quote will come up.
Zen Timer: Give yourself a few minutes of peace and relaxation each day with this meditation timing tool.
Meditation Timer: This meditation timer can be used on your iPhone, iPod or even burned to CD to help you fit in meditation in your busy day.
Tracking
Keep yourself motivated and on track with these fitness programs that monitor your progress to a happier, healthier you.
iPhit Fitness Tracking: This program allows users to combine their Nike + iPod sensor kit with their iPhone to keep track of their walking or running progress.
MyNetDiary: Get access to this Web-based diet and exercise program right through your iPhone. You’ll be able to quickly jot down what you had for dinner or how long you worked out, even when you’re on the go.
Gyminee: Sign up for this fitness tracking site and use the iPhone-optimized version to keep track of your workouts and your daily nutrition.
iPhodometer: This Nike + alternative allows users to keep track of how many calories they are burning as they walk or run.
WeightDate: This application makes it easy to see how your weight is changing over time, whether it’s going up or down. The program also provides an average to let you see how you’re moving towards your goal over the long term.
Limeade: Limeade aims to help users get healthy by giving them an assessment and helping them to develop personalized fitness goals. Best of all, the site has a version optimized just for use with the iPhone.
SparkPeople: Create diet plans that concentrate on nutrition and focus on fitness training through SparkPeople on your iPhone.
FitReach: This program allows you to view your gym training for the day, track your diet and manage your weight goals, all from the iPhone interface.
Calculators
Figure out how the numbers work out for your fitness and health with these calculators.
iPhone Calculator: Among other calculators, this program comes with a useful calorie calculator that can help you learn how much an exercise will help you burn off.
Calories Burned Calculator: Figure out how many calories your workout is burning with this helpful mobile calculator.
BMI Calculator: Get a good estimate of your Body Mass Index by using this calculator.
BMR Calculator: This calculator allows you to figure out your base metabolic rate, which means the number of calories you burn even when you’re doing nothing, so you can better figure out what to eat and how to work out.
Blood Alcohol Concentration Calculator: Are you safe to drive? This calculator can help you figure out where to cut yourself off when it comes to drinking.
Daily Calorie Calculator: Get an estimate of how many calories you should be eating each day with this calorie intake calculator.
Diet and Nutrition
Make sure you’re eating right at home or when you go out with these tools for your iPhone.
Food Information Database: This application provides nutritional information for thousands of restaurants to let you know how much you’re taking in even when you’re eating out.
Food Network: Get access to great healthy recipes and instructional videos through the Food Network’s iPhone site.
iPhone Nutrition: This application allows you to enter in a food and get all the nutritional information on it you’ll need.
Mindful: Track your food intake using this fitness tool. It features a built-in food database, calculation of your recommended daily calories, food preferences, activity levels and much more to help you lose or gain weight.
iPoint Calculator: Those following Weight Watchers will appreciate this calculator, which allows users to easily keep track of how many points they’re having at each meal.
SugarTracker: Diabetics can ensure they’re not consuming too much sugar with this helpful dietary tool.
One Trip Shopping List: Make a shopping list of all your healthy choices and stick to it with this portable shopping list tool for your iPhone.
101 Cookbooks: Check for recipes on just about anything on this site so you can eat right and enjoy your meals at the same time.
iPhone Diet: You can use your iPhone as a personal diet and health coach with this nutrition monitoring program.
Working Out
Get free workout videos and track your routines using these great tools for your iPhone.
Pump10: Using Pump10 you’ll have access to loads of workout videos that you can watch right on your iPhone.
Progio Mobile: Take your training program with you on your iPhone with this online iPhone-optimized program from Progio.
FitSync: Get access to training programs, log your workouts and compare your progress to others with this great iPhone compatible application for using FitSync.
CityRUNNR: Track your runs using this iPhone-based tool. You can watch yourself improve, make graphs, and refine your running.
SpeedoMeter: Measure how fast you’re running or walking with this helpful calculation tool for your iPhone.
MoboVivo: Download loads of fitness videos on this site and watch them right on your iPhone.
Health and Fitness Mobile: Health and Fitness magazine provides iPhone users with workout videos, tips and articles to help them get the most from their fitness programs.
Relaxation and Inspiration
These programs will help you to relax and meditate no matter where you are.
Bob’s Sheep Counter: Count these animated sheep as a means to get yourself sleepy or just to relax.
Yogi Says: Get inspirational quotes from the Amrit Yoga Institution using this tool. Every time you refresh, a new quote will come up.
Zen Timer: Give yourself a few minutes of peace and relaxation each day with this meditation timing tool.
Meditation Timer: This meditation timer can be used on your iPhone, iPod or even burned to CD to help you fit in meditation in your busy day.