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Apps to kick-start the New Year in top shape

- by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

With the advent of smartphone­s and different calibers of gadgets, there’s no denying the fact that they have made life easier. And the app stores are filled with different applicatio­ns to help you in staying as healthy as possible. Here are a few apps to download to help you start the New Year on a healthier note.

Runkeeper: This app helps in keeping track of your daily runs, so it helps you show how far you have run, the days you have slacked, and developing a workable schedule for the runs so that you won’t feel the urge to quit. Calorie counter and diet tracker: Keeping tabs on what you have been eating and your calorie intake plays a major role in developing a diet that will actually tell you how many calories you have consumed Sleep better: There are a number of apps that can record how much sleep you get, but this also uses other factors that may affect the quality of sleep you get so that you can fully understand your sleeping pattern and work towards a better night rest. Headspace: This meditation app helps you develop a reasonable meditation habit that won’t consume too much time in your day, but effectivel­y help you de-stress and unwind from the activities and emotional distress of the day.

Habitbull: Habitbull makes a game of your new healthy lifestyle habits so that you have incentives not to break them and show your progress that will make you think twice before abandoning ship. After all, consistenc­y is key in any health journey. With additional informatio­n from the internet

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