But first, let’s talk about diet. You’ve probably heard of that rule that the best recipe for weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise or that abs are made in the kitchen. Well, sorry if that brings tears to your eyes, but it’s true. And it’s not all about the calorie intake and macros. It’s about the quality of food that you eat. 

And who doesn’t want to eat healthily? Luckily, today we have many choices when it comes to food, such as organic food, for example. You don’t need to become a vegan or a vegetarian to shred a few pounds. It’s enough to pay attention to where your food comes from and choose the healthier version. Only then should you control the calorie intake. 

Organic food has become popular in the past few years. It’s basically food that’s free of all toxins and pesticides. Since you need to feed your muscles after every exercise, it’s best to do so with high-quality food. You are what you eat, after all.

Once you have your diet covered and planned out, you can move on to the sweating part, so here are some of the best apps that can help you with that.  

The Best Fitness Apps in 2020

We hope you put your running shoes on because this will be a marathon of great apps for all kinds of exercise enthusiasts out there. Let’s list them first: 

• MyFitnessPal 
• Glo
• Sworkit
• Strava
• Couch to 5k
• Zombies, run!
• Fooducate

MyFitnessPal

You probably know this one. Crème de la crème of fitness apps, MyFitnessPal has been quite popular for a long time now. It’s for those who want it all—it logs exercises, records calorie intake, does diet analysis, has a recipe builder, lets you download reports, calculates BMR, and tracks heart rate. There’s also a community forum for those who need someone to keep them going. As if that’s not enough—it’s free!  

Glo

Are you one of those folks looking for different ways of working out? Have you considered doing yoga? No, you don’t need to bend like a pretzel on your first try! Glo app gives you unlimited access to yoga, meditation, and Pilates classes. There are 16 styles for any level, instructors who are ready to help you, and more than 4,000 courses available. A 15-day free trial lets you decide if this is the app for you.  

Sworkit

Sworkit stands for Simply Work It. It has more than 400 unique workouts that you can choose from. It also recommends exercises based on your goals. There’s a group of certified trainers who can help you with nutrition or exercise. A free trial is available.

Strava

This app is for runners and cyclists. It tracks your running or cycling sessions, along with GPS watches and head units. You can use Strava to track your stats and analyze data after you’re done with your activity. There’s a 60-days free trial, and the app is billed $5 per month after the free trial expires.  

Couch to 5k 

You guessed it—this app is for couch potatoes who would like to include some physical activity in their lives. It was made by a guy who wanted to help his mom be more active. Couch to 5k is designed for absolute beginners, with a nine-week running plan, three runs a week, and everything in between. It’s created to build your stamina slowly.  

Zombies, run! 

Have you watched the Walking Dead? Zombies, run! the app is the Walking Dead scenario that helps you start and stay being active. You’ll have missions and collect supplies to build your base—all that while being chased by zombies. Those who tried it claim that it’s so good that you’ll want to play daily. If you’re looking to become the next Rick Grimes or Negan, this is your chance! 

Fooducate 

We’ve already mentioned the importance of food. So, if you’re downloading fitness apps, don’t miss downloading the diet apps, too. Fooducate is a free app that analyzes and recommends food based on the quality of ingredients. Even though it’s not strictly a fitness app, it promotes mindful eating and helps you with small but significant changes, so that you’ll live a healthier life and achieve your goals faster.

Summary

We’ve only listed a few apps to cover the variety of fitness needs and give you ideas about what to look for. Please have in mind that weight loss is a journey, and it’s best to observe it as a permanent lifestyle, rather than a temporary change. The best thing is that you have all the tools available—all you have to do is start.