Health and fitness apps

Simply downloading an app on your phone can open up a world of easy, accessible self-care. We share our favourite health and fitness apps we can’t live without

IF YOU WANT TO GET INTO YOGA

Asana Rebel, £8.99 per month, £28.99 year subscription

As someone with a short attention span, I’m never motivated to follow an hour-long fitness video at home. However, this app felt realistic for anyone with a busy lifestyle or beginning their yoga journey. The videos are quick and packed, lasting between five and 30 minutes. Chloe, features intern

IF YOU WANT TO TRACK YOUR CYCLE

Flo, £5.99 per month, £29.49 year subscription

Having used the free version of Flo, I was unsure how much benefit there’d be to the premium version. But, after leaning into the new features, I’d recommend it to anyone wanting to feel more clued up about their cycle. My favourite feature is the diary function, which offers in-depth insights on irregular cycles. Natasha, fashion editor

IF YOU WANT TO DECREASE STRESS

Glo, £19.39 per month, £197.91 year subscription*

For me, balancing my five life pillars is overwhelming, but using Glo, I feel more in control and on top of self-care. The app feels like a safe haven for all the essential activities needed to create and commit to a personal wellness practice. There are over 5,000 classes and programmes in yoga, Pilates, meditation and fitness. Jaime, digital design editor

IF YOU WANT A FITNESS COMMUNITY VIBE

Body by Ciara, £17.99 per month, £179.99 year subscription

I’ve been a fan since the pandemic when it was a private Instagram account. Now an app, the energy and family vibe remains. A live workout schedule is led by boss Ciara and her trainer squad, with fun interactive chat. The online library is constantly refreshed with sessions from HIIT to yoga. Anna, acting digital editor

IF YOU WANT TO MEDITATE ON THE GO

Superhuman, £25.99 per month, £159.99 year subscription

When I’m feeling worried, I crave verbal encouragement. I get plenty from my loved ones, but this meditation app is the perfect supplement. The audio clips are an uplifting mix: part intention-setting, part affirmation. I can’t sit still for silent traditional meditation, so this app suits me. Maddy, shopping editor

IF YOU WANT TO BUILD UP YOUR CARDIO

Couch to 5k, free

Before I started using the app, I hadn’t run long distance (yes, 5k is long distance to me) since cross-country at school. Even if you’re a total beginner, this programme builds gradually with running stints interspersed with walking. I was surprised at how quickly these sessions built up my fitness levels, and when it stepped up into straight runs, I was ready. Saskia, fashion director