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 some of the best fitness apps for women; they’re easy to use, feature quick workouts, healthy eating tips, and exercise trackers, and download your way to being the most fit parent on the block.
Pocket Yoga
All you yogis out there will love this convenient app, which brings a customizable yoga experience right to your living room. Just grab your mat, select your ability level and time limit, and take advantage of your little one’s nap time to find your inner peace.
Why We Love It: With 27 different sessions and over 150 illustrated poses, you’ll never get bored with this app’s variety! Plus, you can play your own tunes, instead of their default music, for an even more personal experience.
Available at the App Store
Cost: $2.99
Fooducate
We all know that fitness is about more than just working out! Transform your (and your kid’s) diet with this awesomely educational app. With techie scanning capabilities, you can instantly see nutritional info and receive healthier suggestions, all while mid-grocery shop.
Why We Love It: The nutrition grading system is super easy to understand, so that the little ones can learn important foodie lessons, too! With over 400,000 products, Fooducate’s gigantic database is sure to include tons of healthy eating alternatives.
Available at the App Store and on the Google Play
Cost: FREE with the option to upgrade to Pro.
DailyBurn
Love your gym classes, but can’t seem to make their schedules work for you? This app offers the best of both worlds with its professionally produced workout videos for all levels of fitness. With customizable time limits and activities ranging from abs to kickboxing, you won’t be missing the gym anymore!
Why We Love It: With a variety of different experienced trainers teaching their own classes, you can figure out who works best for you. Plus, the app is super interactive, so you’ll get encouragement from the motivating instructors!
Available at the App Store and Google Play
Cost: FREE
Interval Timer by Deltaworks
According to fitness gurus everywhere, interval training is the best new workout plan to hit the health scene. This app makes intervals easy (well, at least timing them!) with its various set times, intensity levels, and rest breaks, allowing you to focus on your workout as you coast through your personalized intervals.
Why We Love It: This flexible timer allows you to customize your workout to fit your busy schedule. Only have time for a 20-minute walk? The Interval Timer will optimize your time to give you the most effective workout possible.
Available at the App Store and Google Play
Cost: FREE
MyFitnessPal
As one of the best fitness apps for women, MyFitnessPal offers a comprehensive health planning service to help you achieve your 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 20 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 and Google Play
Cost: FREE with the option of upgrading to Pro
Nike Training Club
Get fit with one of exercise’s most famous experts! This app from Nike provides personal training right in the palm of your hand (literally!). With tons of drills, exercises, and plans to choose from, Nike’s got convenience and quality figured out. Busy parents can customize workout times (15, 30, or 45 minutes), watch video demos to avoid confusion, and track training progress to optimize their exercise routine.
Why We Love It: For those of us that need a little more motivation, Nike unlocks exclusive workouts with celebrity trainers (like Rihanna’s!) to reward progress and dedication.
Available at the App Store and Google Play
Cost: FREE
