Technology That Helps You Lose Weight: Top 5 Best Fitness Apps of 2017

2016 is here and certainly a few people have checked the “losing a few kilograms” or “lose weight” lines on their wishlists. Fortunately, the smartpone can be an important asset in this matter.

Most iOS and Android phones have powerful sensors that can monitor your physical activity, without the need to buy additional accessories such as bracelets or fitness bands. To ease your work, we made a top of a the best applications which you can download directly on your cell phone which will help you get in shape without paying absurdly large subscriptions amounts to a gym or nutritionist.

Best apps that help you lose weight – Lose It

Lose It is a free app for iPhone and Android that helps you easily achieve your goals. It comes bundled with a website so that you can view your information and statistics on a computer too. Also, Lose It helps you create a personalized fitness plan with clearly defined goals. You can also connect with other users, keep track of burnt calories and find nutritional information about various foods. Lose It connects with apps like RunKeeper, Nike+ and devices that have the same utility.

Best apps that help you lose weight - Lose It

Best apps that help you lose weight – Pact

Pact is a free application that helps you monitor physical activity and eat more vegetables. Basically, you make a pact with yourself, for a sum of money to reach certain points. The nice part is that you can earn money with the application, provided that you accomplish your missions. Of course, the amount is not fabulous, but somewhere between 0.30 and $5 per week. Pact is available for both iPhone and Android.

Best apps that help you lose weight - Pact

Best apps that help you lose weight – MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is perhaps the most popular app for losing weight. It includes access to millions of foods in a database, so it’s easy to enter the food you have consumed to determine the number of calories. You can also create a custom profile, which allows you to set your goals, both in terms of diet and exercise. It is available for free for both iPhone and Android and connects with applications and accessories like Fitbit, Withings, Runtastic, Endomondo, Jawbone UP, Pact and even Apple Watch.

Best apps that help you lose weight - MyFitnessPal

Best apps that help you lose weight – Diet Hero

If you don’t want to sit and count the calories, Diet Hero is an interesting alternative, which makes this often annoying activity a smart meal planning method. Basically, you write the foods you like, and the app will tell you how to consume it or what to do with it. If you don’t agree with its suggestions, you can always skip them and ask another variant. For now, Diet Hero is only available for iPhone.

Best apps that help you lose weight - Diet Hero

Best apps that help you lose weight – 7-Minutes Workout

If you’re a busy man and don’t have much time for exercises, the gym is probably not your best friend. Therefore, the application 7-Minutes Workout is a great option. As the name suggests, this app will only recommend exercises that train your body no more than seven minutes. The app can be accessed via the New York Times platform.

Best apps that help you lose weight - 7-Minutes Workout

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