Couch to 5K iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

The Couch To 5K (C25K) program was designed by Josh Clark and was created for people who are beginning the running process. The program consists of a nine week plan that alternates between walking and running. Each week is designed to contain a three day workout while allowing off days between each workout day. Each workout session is 30 to 40 minutes long, including a five minute warm up and cool down. To make the program even more accessible, you can use the C25K iPhone app, which also has Facebook integration. For each day and week of your workouts with the Couch to 5K program it will explain what you need to do and keep track of your progress. Get the App

Daily Burn iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

If you count calories, food journal, or are simply concerned with keeping track of what exactly you’re consuming each day, then you must try the Daily Burn iPhone app. Using the camera in your iPhone (any model), you can scan the UPC code on packaged foods and within seconds have the complete food label in front of you. The best part, it will also log all of those nutrition facts for you. Tracking and counting calories  has never been easier, as Daily Burn’s Food Scanner app has more than 200,000 foods in its database. You’re not just limited to scanning packaged, processed foods, you can also log fresh, whole foods – like fruits, vegetables, or meat. While you can’t scan these items’ UPC, you can access their complete nutrition information. Get the App

Don’t Eat That iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

As we all become more conscientious of the foods we’re eating and thus the ingredients that make up those foods, it certainly helps to have an ally, and the Don’t Eat That iPhone app aims to be that for consumers. The Don’t Eat That iPhone app simplifies the process of understanding food labels by providing a database of more than 1,500 food ingredients and additives to help you identify the good from the bad. Listed alphabetically in a number of categories, the food additives and ingredients are searchable and clearly identify the “safe” ingredients in black and the “harmful” ingredients in red. Even better, you can select each of the ingredients to read a definition of what it is, how it is used and what the problem is. Get the App

iCore Fitness iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

Using the iCore Fitness program for the iPhone is like having your own personal trainer without the expense. With six different applications offered, the entire iCore program is a vital and energetic use of your iPhone in an exercise setting. All narrated by personal trainer and acclaimed kinesiologist Alexandra Laws, there are separate iCore apps suited for beginners or the advanced and for men and women. Each app guides the user through step-by-step workouts  using video demonstration and vocal instructions that break down each motion to ensure proper form, and thus beneficial gain. With the iCore applications, you can maximize your workouts, utilize your time effectively, and be certain that you are executing the exercises correctly. Get the App

REPS Mobile Gym iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

Stuck in traffic? Waiting for the doctor? Conference call won’t end? Then it’s the perfect time to do some bicep curls if you have an iPhone. The REPS Mobile Gym iPhone app lets you use the phone as a virtual free weight to burn calories and tone muscle. The REPS Mobile Gym app allows you to set a target weight loss goal, has a rep counter, shows calorie burn rate and provides motivational messages. The iPhones weight less  than five ounces, so don’t be fooled into thinking you’ll be ripping muscle. But in the same vein as the Wii Fit, the REPS app introduces additional, simple movement into your routine, allowing you to burn calories and keep those muscles moving. Get the App

Weight Watchers Mobile iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

Weight Watchers makes it easier and more convenient to participate in its world-renowned weight loss pogrom by using its mobile app for iPhone. It’s simpler than ever to track and manage POINTS, access Weight Watchers recipes or create shopping lists. You can even use your ZIP code to find a local meeting and dine at a favorite restaurant with the built-in cheat sheets. You can also use the app to manage activity points when you track your exercise. For members, it’s an effortless extension of the the Weight Watchers Online tools; for non-members, it’s a simple way to use the basics of the program. Get the App

Jenny Craig iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

With more than 600 centers around the world and thousands of followers, Jenny Craig has been a leader in successful weight loss programs for more than two decades. Now offering its users even greater support managing their weight loss in real life, the Jenny Craig iPhone App is the perfect tool when dining out. You can search thousands of restaurants to get the nutrition information before you order. With a Jenny Craig username you can unlock more than 70 menus and a special “Hot Tips!” section, in addition to free weight management  eTools at JennyCraig.com. Also included in the unlocked section are healthy recipes, a weight loss progress tracker and online journal.

Skimble iPhone App

Best iPhone Apps for Diet, Fitness and Health

Skimble combines the goodness of the online site with the portability of your iPhone. Billed as the “Ultimate Companion for Active People,” Skimble helps you get inspired and get fit in a fun, social way. The app gives you the ability to track your achievements, share them with friends and motivate each other. The really interesting aspect of Skimble is the fact that it is not restricted to the traditional fitness activities like running and gym work, but also includes hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, yoga and many others. You can record GPS paths, distance, time, pace and level of difficulty; you can even geotag action shots. Activity points are awarded as you track workouts, progress and weekly activity stats. Your numbers are compared against friends on the leader board. The best part? It’s a free app! Get the App