These are the best health apps of 2023

Who doesn’t A smart watch or activity bracelet Encourages you to wake up every hour, sleep more minutes or finish at the office 10,000 steps daily? Technology and physical activity go hand in hand not only in mobile devices but also in sports centers. game For rooms, there will be healthy conflicts between users over who to see burning Hitting too much or too hard on the bag.

There is a certain obsession with measuring all kinds of data, from the calories we eat to the people we spend in an exercise session, to parameters like a woman’s period or REM time, which are truly recoverable. Not in vain, predicts consultancy Allied Market Research (AMR). 2030 Global Application Market Exercise Reaching USD 120.37 billion, around EUR 111.47 billion, due to strong demand and adoption Smart devices.

Already in the 2021 report, 42% of respondents responded A colony Those who use a health app every day and 57% say smartphones are important during exercise. Not in vain, in 2020, the prevention of the coronavirus marked its emergence, when we all exercised at home, thanks to virtual trainers or connections with fitness experts through Instagram or Zoom.

While there are various factors such as technological issues, high procurement cost and data security, as per the aforementioned AMR study, the growth of the market may be restricted. Expansion opportunities „Artificial intelligence technological advances, machine learning and the rise in prevalence of diseases like hypertension” Actually, we at ZEN have already tested ChatGPT so that we can plan a metabolism training while not in the gym this vacation and it didn’t do badly, although it is a real flesh and blood expert. cannot be changed.

negative part

One of the criticisms was not in vain Health professionals For that Torture By constantly measuring health parameters, they can disconnect us from our inner feelings. It can’t be an app that tells you what and how much to eat, Marcos Vázquez, creator of Fitness Revolucionario, answered this question. “Measurement can help you understand and adjust habits, but not get stuck in them Risk of disconnection subjective feelings”.

As we contemplate these reflections and returns to duty, they are a way of motivating us. Feeling lost and not knowing what to install, the team at fintech firm Dipaldi Software Accounting has done various analyses health apps, From fitness to women’s health, to reveal which are the most downloaded and most profitable. Below is the result of your hard work study.

MYFITNESSAL

It tops the list as a health app High revenueWith 10 million dollars (about 9.26 million euros). MyFitnessPal A nutrition app that counts calories. It was launched worldwide in 2009 and is now commonly used in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.

The application allows users to create Track your progress Towards various goals including exercise, ie fitness, weight loss/gain, water intake and nutrition every day. In addition to calculating calories consumed from more than 14 million different foods, users can access more than 500 recipes and 50 workouts. It has a paid premium version to go deeper, like a “digital nutritionist”.

This is a very interesting application that calculates the calories an adult man and woman spend due to their NEET (non-exercise physical activity, and life-induced), but if it does, for example, CrossFit Those minutes count of training. Their food finder is definitely more accurate as they can be found by barcode and included by services/parts.

Positive? That life isn’t just about calories. Macronutrients They are very important in the overall calculation, and the application helps you to get an idea about it: what is carbohydrate, what is protein, if you do more of one or the other … negative? In fact, you’ll be bothered to count calories and save data every day, like it’s just another duty or burden on a long list.

peace

It is application Sleep and Meditation is at the top, although it is second in this ranking, earning more than six million dollars (approximately five and five million euros). As its name suggests, the app peace Provides various features to help users Sleep and restIncluding mindfulness and breathing exercises, mindfulness programs and audio visuals.

Users can also access Bedtime stories With celebrities like Harry Styles, Dame Mary Perry, Matthew McConaughey, Kate Winslet and Cillian Murphy, that’s probably one of the strongest points. In fact, this app has inspired many Spanish speakers. Millions of people They use it daily to relieve their stress and anxiety.

Flow period tracker and Strava

In this situation A Extreme heat, with an income of five million dollars (about 4.63 million euros). But they are not related to each other. Flow Period Tracker It is an ovulation calendar to control Duration is days, pregnancy and how the body feels at each stage, from mood to sexual activity and even energy for physical activity. It is very interesting for women, but, again, without obsessions: we should never stop listening to the body, even if sometimes we don’t want to practice, then we can feel better. In this study, it also gets an overall score of 8.14 out of 10, which is very respectable.

For its part, Strava It’s like a giant Facebook Or Instagram but sports, where users upload videos and photos of their physical activity. Many users share their routes, encourage others to move or proudly display their records, creating a certain desire for revenge. It was first released in 2011 and is now frequently downloaded in Brazil, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

If you’re not well prepared or don’t know the terrain, doing some crazy stuff at first is the least positive part. But it’s a fantastic database of the most successful, fun sports or how people cycle the most depending on the country. In fact, the type of health apps that make the most money Exercisethan 29 million dollars Income only in April 2023 (26.87 million euros).

Fitbit, Headspace and Weightwatchers

From fifth to seventh place, three applications again have the same number, earning four million dollars (about 3.7 million euros). Fitbit Application for Physical activity bracelet It tells you the time, calculates calories spent in training, records parameters such as duration, sleep and has an agenda, wallet, relaxation or Spotify. That means it goes beyond 10,000 steps or GPS for running. What’s more, it connects to each version and bracelet like a person’s ID, updating statistics instantly.

For its part, head It has reached a successful meditative stage Netflix. Its main characteristic is the voice Andy Buddicombe (Bristol, United Kingdom, September 23, 1972), a public speaker and teacher of meditation and mindfulness, moved to the Himalayas to become a Buddhist after losing a loved one. Founded in 2010, it has over 65 million users in 190 countries.

On the other hand, Weight Watchers It is a personalized plan that allows you to lose weight on your way. You’ll have a lot of flexibility to commit yourself, and that’s the foundation of 50 years of success. It’s based on the same method as an Alcoholics Anonymous session, where no one feels out of place and, instead, joins the process. It has many useful tools 24/7, although it is true that its contents are more complete and better in English, while in Spanish they are very limited.

Peloton AllTrails

With revenues of three million euros in 2023, two fitness apps: All tracksA guide Maps and walking routes And camping for the more adventurous, and PelotonA complete Training application Exercise anywhere with virtual trainers.

In the first case, you have to pay to avoid maps, off-route warnings, air quality filters, pollen filters and ads. 29.99 euros per year. The best thing is the accuracy of its search engine, which allows you to adjust the difficulty, distance, slope or rating of each route in different parts of the world.

For example, it costs Peloton $500 (about 463 euros) to get branded material for classes like cycling. Of course, for those who have the space at home and use it daily, it can be a great investment in health. The Classes have excellent production qualityWith good professionals, well-shot videos and they have variety from calm yoga to demanding strength exercises.

Better m

Last on the list is the annual income of two million, a very low 1.85 million euros at the exchange rate. Better mLike creating the best version of yourself, a leading publisher Integrating exercise and nutrition Available in 190 countries in a customized program with over 100 million downloads. Like almost all apps it starts with a free trial period, but you have to pay a monthly fee (From 5.49 Euro) should be used regularly.

Because sometimes it’s difficult to combine diet and exercise in a practical and efficient way, this helps a lot in planning your workouts and achieving goals. In fact, it has excellent ratings on Google Play and App Store. Again the reason for his success Flexibility of plans. All the exercises can be done at home and the diet includes foods selected according to the user’s preferences and can be easily prepared with video recipes. It’s also useful for drinking more water and allows you to get advice from a personal trainer.