AN APP A DAY

From lockdown restrictions to haphazard schedules, there are many things that can get in the way of a wellness routine. Here are 10 apps that can help you overcome hurdles and bad habits.

FOR THE MIND

Wysa iOS and Android

Here’s an AI-enabled life coach for mental and emotional wellness. A cute penguin chatbot helps you reframe your thoughts with friendly chats, employing cognitive behaviour therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy. The app also suggests audio clips for meditation and mindfulness based on your chats. Free

Calm iOS and Android

This popular app offers sleep stories, breathing programmes, masterclasses, and relaxing music. Meditation sessions—three to 25 minutes long—deal with topics like selfesteem, forgiveness, stress, anxiety, etc. One-year subscription costs `3,650

Insight Timer iOS and Android

It has over 80,000 free guided meditations by over 10,000 teachers—and a global community of meditators. The app also offers inspirational talks, discussion groups, and live events. One-year subscription costs `5,200 and gives access to 1,000 premium courses in addition to the freebies

Headspace iOS and Android

Headspace teaches you mindful living. Apart from meditation courses for stress, anxiety, creativity, focus, and anger, it offers courses on mindful eating, pain management, pregnancy, coping with cancer, and more. There are even SOS sessions for meltdowns. Subscription plans start from `120

Grid Diary iOS and Android

This is a personal diary system with which you can track your mood, develop good habits, and improve productivity. It offers tools such as a template library, prompt library, habit check-in, writing reminder, etc. to help you customise your journalling method. Subscription plans start from `260

FOR THE BODY

Cult.fit iOS and Android

This app gained popularity during last year’s lockdown when fitness startup cult.fit had to shut its brick-and-mortar centres. Within the app, cult.live has classes led by athletes, and it also offers real-time feedback with an energy metre that tracks your workout. Subscription plans start from `499

HealthifyMe iOS and Android

Need a virtual dietician who pushes you to reach your goals? Ria, touted as the world’s first AIpowered nutritionist, offers personalised suggestions. You can log your meals and track your day with a nutrition calculator as well as sign up for human coaching. Plans start from `199

Nike Training Club iOS and Android

Choose from equipmentfree programmes designed for training at home or basic- and full-equipment programmes perfect for the gym. You get access to over 190 free workouts across strength, endurance, yoga, and mobility, targeting your abs, arms, shoulders, glutes, and legs. Free

Sweat iOS and Android

Sweat is a personal training app co-created by ‘fitfluencer’ Kayla Itsines specifically for women. Apart from yoga, weight training, and power building routines, the app has a post-pregnancy programme with resistance workouts designed to increase core strength. Plans start from `1,549

Centr iOS and Android

Launched by actor Chris Hemsworth, Centr aims to help people stay fit in self-isolation. The app is your PT, dietician, chef, and wellness coach, all in one. It has meal plans, workouts and programmes, and practical techniques to keep your head in the game. Subscription plans start from `2,800