(Apps recommended by doctors and dieticians – find out more at prevention.com)
1. MyFitnessPal – free to download (in-app purchases) – Android & iOS
As well as tracking your daily steps, MyFitnessPal allows you to record what you eat each day, so you can accurately work out your calorie-intake, courtesy of its huge database of foods. Plus, you can track your carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake.
2. Waterlogged – free to download (in-app purchases) – Android & iOS
Perfect for anyone looking to improve their daily water intake. Waterlogged allows you to set a daily goal and sends reminders to keep drinking throughout the day.
3. Lifesum – free to download (in-app purchases) – Android & iOS
As well as counting your calories, Lifesum helps you to plan meals and provides over a thousand healthy recipes to help you eat right.
4. Sworkit – free to download – Android & iOS
A digital personal trainer, Sworkit has free workout videos to follow along at home or the gym. It included workouts such as five-minute abs sequences, HIIT routines, daily stretches and more.
5. Fitbit – free with Fitbit Device – Android & iOS
The Fitbit app keeps all of your fitness readings in one place, including your steps, exercise, sleep and calorie consumption.