Our picks of the best health and wellness apps

Step up your physical and mental wellbeing with these tried and tested mobile apps

For most of us, our phones are an essential part of daily life. As well as helping us connect with loved ones and keep updated about the world, we can also use our everyday tech to boost our health and wellbeing.

Here are our top picks of the best health and wellness apps available now. Each one is tried and tested (and loved!) by our team.

Down Dog: Great Yoga Anywhere

Why we love it: Yoga is great for the body and for the mind! Recently, Down Dog let everyone access all of their 7 yoga exercise apps for free for almost two months. Now they’re paid, but still very affordable with some great special offers.

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Calm

Why we love it: Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation, and it’s no surprise! There are guided meditations for better sleep, stress relief, and more. Plus, there’s also a Calm for Business option.

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Fitbod

Why we love it: Fitbod uses an innovative training algorithm to build a customized workout that adapts to your available gym equipment. Simply plug in your fitness goals and off you go!

Available on the App Store and Google Play (early access).

MyFitnessPal

Why we love it: MyFitnessPal is one of the simplest ways to track your calories. Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, or change your food habits, it’s a great app to help you get there.

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Headspace

Why we love it: Headspace is your guide to everyday mindfulness, and takes just a few minutes a day. There are hundreds of guided meditations to choose from, covering everything from managing stress and anxiety to help with sleep, productivity, and exercise.

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Runkeeper

Why we love it: Runkeeper uses GPS technology to track your physical activity, with the ability to see your training in real time. It’s a great app to help you set goals, follow a plan, and keep motivated—all you need to do is put on your sneakers and get going!

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

We hope you try one of them or explore other apps that can help you improve you metal and physical health. Apps like these can help us meditate, eat better, relax, move, exercise at our own pace. You can also use them to keep track of your progress and stay on track.