Healthy living

Whether you want to lose weight, get fit or de-stress, we’ve got the latest free apps to help you stick to that health kick

There’s a health app for that!

getting fighting fit Yoga wake Up (ios)

The alarm clock you’ll want to wake up to, this app delivers a 10-minute sequence first thing. each a little different, some routines focus more on meditation, while others concentrate on holding poses and balance moves.

Yonder (ios, android) This is for the wild adventurer and the backyard explorer. enter your location to find dozens of suggestions for hiking, biking and kayaking, with reviews and tips from fellow outdoorsy folk.

Eating well Fooducate (ios, android)

Want to give your shopping a health check? This scans food barcodes to reveal nutritional values. it also tracks sleep, mood and hunger levels to help you meet your health and fitness goals. That Sugar app (ios, android) With new guidelines at just six teaspoons a day, this helps you track the amount of sugar you eat and lets you set your own challenges.

Hapicoach (ios, android) Take photos of your meals and send them to a nutritionist, who will analyse your eating habits, helping you make changes to your diet. Pokémon Go (ios, android) Probably the most talked-about app of 2016, this addictive game may be all the motivation you need to move. go searching for Pokémon or clock up miles to hatch an egg. Who knew Pikachu would help you shed pounds?

Flexter Fitness (ios) Just have time for a seven-minute blitz, or want to dedicate a whole hour to a ‘Total Body Shred’? This app caters to both your strength and energy levels. There are helpful video tutorials, too.

Diet Point – weight Loss (ios,

android) Put the power back in your hands and shift that weight. This calorie-counting app has more than 130 diet plans to choose from, with dedicated shopping lists. also includes a Bmi calculator and weight-loss tips and reminds you when your next meal is due (never a bad thing!)

nutri Smart (ios) eating out can be problematic when you’re trying to stick to a healthy eating plan. But with nutritional values of menu dishes from around 400 popular restaurants and fast food chains listed – with carb, fat, protein and salt breakdown – this app makes it easy to stay on track.