Downloadable fitness
THERE ARE so many health apps, anyone trying to count them would have no time to jog, do yoga, or monitor the quality of their sleep. So, to make sure you do have time for those things, we have picked some for you. BEST FOR RUNNERS
Couch to 5k (Free; iOS and Android) The classic running app for getting started. Download today and nine weeks from now you could be fitter, happier and 5,000m further away.
BEST FOR CYCLISTS
Strava Running and Cycling (Free with optional in-app purchases; iOS and Android)
You have the bike. You have the unflattering lycra gear — but do you have an app that gives you easy-to-understand feedback on your distance, speed, elevation, calories burnt, heart rate, power, and cadence? You do now.
BEST FOR MUSIC FANS Spotify Running (Free but works best with subscription; iOS and Android) the tempo of your run and streams the perfect track to keep you motivated. It can be patchy in areas of poor 4G coverage but when it is working it is like magic.
BEST FOR WALKERS
The Walk Game (iPhone, £2.49 Android £2.59)
This gives you a reason to go for a brisk walk every day by building in a fun adventure story. Cheaper than a dog.
BEST FOR YOGA BUNNIES Daily Yoga (Free with optional inapp purchases; iOS and Android) Yoga is one of the best ways to prevent creaky joints. This app brings the class to you, in daily high-definition videos. BEST FOR HEADACHE SUFFERERS
Headache Diary Pro (Android £1.99) This NHS-recommended app helps you track when and where headaches strike and identify possible causes.
BEST FOR DIETERS MyFitnessPal (Free with optional in-app purchases; iOS and Android) Whether you are calorie-counting to build muscle or lose padding, this app’s database of more than six million foodstuffs makes the maths easy. Combine with a wearable fitness tracker such as the Jawbone UP3 and you can measure how many calories you take in and burn off. After all, it is the difference between the two that counts.