12 Apps That Will Help You Get Your Summer Body

Here are the 12 Apps that will prepare you for summer and make that body sizzle. You may have heard of some of these apps, but I can assure you—most you have not. But, you need to check them out!

Easily clean up your diet AND enjoy your food. (That's possible?! It is.)

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1. Healthy Recipes by SparkRecipes

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How it will help you: Search through over 500,000 recipes by meal, ethnic cuisine, occasion, course, or prep time. Have an allergy? SparkRecipes caters to your dietary needs. Be sure of what you're putting in your body: check nutritional facts and values on the ingredients in each recipe. And don't get hung up on how-to's; the app provides video demonstrations so you can get dinner jusssst right.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

2. Fooducate

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How it will help you: It is not all about counting calories. Some calories are healthier than others. Fooducate looks beyond the calorie and displays nutritional value. Use your phone's camera to scan barcodes of foods mid–shopping trip to see what's really in your food. If necessary, Fooducate will show you healthier alternatives!

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

Set goals, and keep track of your progress.

These apps help you track nutrition and exercise activities:

3. My Fitness Pal

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How it will help you: So, you may have heard of this one, the world's most popular health and fitness app. But, for good reason! Their extensive food database allows you to keep track of the foods you're consuming by simply scanning the barcode on its packaging. MyFitnessPal is not just a calorie counter, they create a personalized diet and exercise program just for you. Aside from tracking your food, you can log your cardio exercises and strength training down to the very last rep (because it counts).

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

4. Instant Heart Rate

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How it will help you: Your heart rate reveals so much about your body. You get your best workout when you're in your target zone. Instant Heart Rate is the most accurate Heart Rate Monitor app for any smartphone, and without the uncomfortable, inconvenient external hardware! By simply placing your finger on your phone's camera, you can find and track your pulse.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

Keep your #fitlife fun and stay motivated.

It is just as easy to get bored with a workout as it is to get lost in it.

5. Fitness Against Friends

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How it will help you: There is nothing wrong with a little healthy competition between friends. Show your friends what you're made of; challenge them to a squat-off. Don't know what that is? You better get to squattin'. Whether you exercise as often as you breathe, your idea of exercise is walking to the kitchen on commercial break, or you're a fan of the occasional hike—Fitness Against Friends is the best app to get and stay motivated, with the encouragement of your friends.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

6. Lift Coach.me

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How it will help you: If you like to achieve the goals you set, this is the app for you. Watch yourself progress and celebrate your milestones. At Lift, they are firm believers of the snowball effect. If you let a snowball roll downhill, it will gather momentum until it has become an avalanche. Coach.me uses habit to turn each of your goals into achievements.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

Leave it to the pros.

It is crucial to use the correct form to prevent injury. Besides form, it's super beneficial to follow guided workouts to help target certain muscle groups day-to-day.

7. Ashley Horner

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How it will help you: Ashley Horner is a mom of three, a pro fitness competitor, triathlete, and a spokesmodel for bodybuilding.com. Her app provides daily workouts and meal guides to put you on your way to a smokin' bod. Her app isn't just for ladies; men will find quality workouts and advice as well.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

8. Runkeeper

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How it will help you: Another popular one, Runkeeper tracks your cardio activities, no matter your skill level. The app provides your total mileage, calorie count, pace, speed, mileage. Feel free to run as your heart desires or follow training programs built by renowned coaches.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

9. Nike Training Club

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How it will help you: There is no rock that you can live under that would shelter you from 'Nike.' This well known brand is a staple in the athletic industry. Their app is no different; it allows you to choose workouts, add friends, share results, and most importantly: it provides non-stop motivation. Customization is key. You simply download the workouts you want and then customize and choose specific drills that are right for you!

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

10. PocketYoga

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How it will help you: The benefits of yoga are endless. Pocket Yoga makes it easy for you to take advantage of those benefits at the comfort of your own home. Choose between 3 different practices, 3 different difficulty levels and 3 different durations and Pocket Yoga will guide you through your entire session. Don't know what a hamstring is? You will soon.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

How often do you skip songs during your workout?

It is a never-ending search for the right music to fit your mood, exercise, and environment. That all stops here:

11. Fit Radio

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How it will help you: Get in the zone. FIT Radio removes the hassle of manually constructing a playlist for the gym. A great, motivating playlist is waiting for you at the push of a button. See for yourself. And commercials? Ain't nobody got time for that.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

Are you lacking the energy it takes to get through the day?

Stop the madness; get a good night's rest.

12. SleepBot

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How it will help you: There is no need to wake up groggy anymore. SleepBot is an intuitive smart alarm and sleep cycle tracker that lets you record movements and sounds throughout the night. Set alarms to wake up gently each morning during your lightest sleep phase. Listen to soothing ambient soundtracks as you fall asleep.

Compatibility: iPhone and Android

Cost: Free

It is more than pumping iron…your body needs fuel too. This summer, you're going to be proud of those beach pics, I'm sure of it. Check these apps out, you won't regret it.

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