Motivational Apps
Twenty years ago running in the morning, eating the right food and going to the gym were pretty much up to us. The years since then have seen massive technological growth especially when it comes to mobile phones. Our social lives have become like truncated shorthand writing and less and less lengthy conversation. From this perspective mobile phones have been blamed for ruining our ability to communicate properly. But is it all that bad? If it is so that our smartphones are our best friends, this friendship might actually have something to offer in return.
Lately, mobile apps have become more and more advanced and apps increasingly creative to the extent that your phone might make your heart beat like a phonebook in a tumble dryer (no I’m not referring to an angry phone call from your boss) but lately apps have been created to boost your exercise routine, remind you what and when you should eat to stay in shape and general health regimes.
One of the most remarkable and ingenious of these apps is called Runtastic Running App. If you thought thrillers are for the TV or the movie screens – think again. Runtastic Running App has a range of audio stories including thrillers to make you run faster. Indeed building up a mental sweat combined with physical sweat sounds like a good, fun combination.
We all know the health risks of smoking. Taking a cigarette away from a smoker is like stealing candy from a child: it results in tears. However, an app called Quit calculates how much money you’ve saved since your last cigarette and also the general improvements in your health as the smoke-free period continues.
Coach Alba is a text messaging app that helps you resist temptation when you’re trying to lose weight: tough love!
Myfitnesspal is one of the most popular apps aimed at motivating you to exercise. It offers a comprehensive insight into how many calories you’ve burnt. With this app you join a community of fitness trackers, much like Facebook, offering you positive reinforcement on those rainy days where running in the rain is just not appealing.
Lift is an app designed to keep you to your goals, albeit exercise routines, losing weight or learn Spanish!
Lastly, an app called Timeful is described as having made you a better person as its goal by prioritizing your tasks and time management in general.
Most of these apps are free and available on IOS and Android.
All in all, it seems that the pros are starting to outweigh the cons when it comes to the role smartphones play in our lives. The creativity that is starting to emerge in apps such as these are undeniably useful: gone with the naysayers! If the future of mobile applications continue with this trend, who knows what will be available in ten years’ time.