Technology for Kids

Get Fit Now: 10 Apps for Quick Workouts & Healthy Eating Tips

Check out these easy-to-use smartphone apps, featuring quick workouts, healthy eating tips, and exercise trackers, and download your way to being the most fit parent on the block.

By Claire Schillings October 1, 2013

For even the most health-conscious parents, it can be tough finding time to exercise between endless soccer practices, piano lessons, and school carpools. But fitness doesn’t always have to come second. Check out these easy-to-use smartphone apps, featuring quick workouts, healthy eating tips, and exercise trackers, and download your way to being the most fit parent on the block.

MyFitnessPal

As one of the trendiest apps around, MyFitnessPal offers a comprehensive health planning service to help you achieve your fitness goals. The app tracks your diet and food choices, your exercise routines, and allows you to share tips and encourage friends along the way to reaching your goal.

Why We Love It: With the largest food database (over 3 million!) of any smartphone app, MyFitnessPal makes keeping track of your nutritional choices super easy! Plus, it remembers your most-entered products, so you won't waste any time browsing.

Available at the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch, & iPad and Google Play for Android
Cost: FREE