Apps that Keep Me Fit, Healthy, and Calm
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a strange and challenging year. As an extrovert who became a mom right before the world shut down, I’m considering it an accomplishment that I haven’t completely lost my marbles. There have been a handful of apps and programs that have made it a little easier, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites!
The Best Fitness Apps
Tone It Up Studio App
I’ve talked about this program for years! The Tone It Up Studio app and workout challenges have helped me maintain my workout routine this year. I’ve gotten in the habit of daily workouts before the kids wake up and it’s made a huge difference in my overall mood and stress levels! I’ve also been enjoying The Sculpt Society for dance workouts!
FitOn App
When I want to change up my workouts, I’ve really enjoyed the free videos on the FitOn app. (I still can’t believe the app is free.) They have a huge range of workouts so you can pick one based on time, intensity, and equipment.
Garmin Fitness Tracker
I’ve been a fan of fitness trackers for a long time and I love my Garmin. I set a goal to hit 15,000 steps a day and I can typically hit my goal thanks to my treadmill desk. As someone who is very goal oriented, this is a nice motivation.
The Best Social Apps
Marco Polo
If you haven’t downloaded Marco Polo, this is a great app for staying in touch with family and friends. You can record short videos and send them to friends or a group of friends. I have a chat with my high school friends and the ladies from my small group at church. It really helps me feel connected, even when we’re far apart!
Jackbox Games
I guess this technically isn’t an app, but it’s a pack of games that you can play in person or via Zoom. We’ve played a lot of these games with Alex’s family and it’s a nice way to keep our 9-year-old engaged on a phone call with faraway relatives.
Pokemon Go
I’ve mentioned this one before but this app has been the best way to get our 9-year-old out of the house. It’s totally free and you “catch” Pokemon on your phone while walking outside. We can put the baby in the stroller and get some exercise as a family!
The Best Mental Apps
Libby eBook App
I’ve been loving the Libby app for downloading ebooks from the library. Since we’re trying to avoid going indoors, my library trips are limited. Browsing on Libby makes it easy to borrow books from the library in a totally contactless way!
Screen Time Limits
Ok, this is kind of the opposite of an app, but setting screen time limits has been helpful for turning my brain off at night. At 8 pm, my phone locks all apps. Obviously, I can unlock them if I want to use them, but the extra step makes me think twice about mindlessly scrolling and typically results in an earlier bedtime.
Are there any apps or programs that have helped you this year? Leave a comment below with your suggestions!
Hey Liz,
Thank you for sharing such an interesting article. The digital world has made our lifestyle much more manageable. I have been using screen time limits for the past year, and I must say it helps a lot. Good suggest Liz. I will surely try all the apps you have mentioned.
Thank you for sharing. Keep sharing.
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Interesting that you brought up Pokemon Go in your piece here. While most people would look at it as just a game and nothing more, at one point, it was one of the most popular ways for people to get out of the house.
I have been using the Calm app for meditation and to relax. I sit on my exercise ball with my back to the wall.
I love that app, too! It’s so nice for when my mind is racing and I need to slow down!