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.

Songza

It's tough to get the motivation to work out without your favorite tunes blasting. This ingenious app's concierge plays songs for all occasions, so you get the right music at the right time. With tons of unique exercise playlists, you'll never run out of tunes to keep that energy up! For a more customizable alternative, try Pandora (the Ke$ha station is perfect for getting pumped up).

Why We Love It: The variety of this app is awesome! From the "Girl Hold My Earrings" station to "Hipster Hop," you never know what you're going to get from these unexpected playlists, making for a dynamic exercise experience.

Available at the App Store for iPhone and iPad
Cost: FREE

What apps do you use to keep fit? Tell us below!

— Claire Schillings

App photos courtesy of iTunes Preview and featured photo courtesy of Be Grand Fitness.