{"id":84267,"date":"2017-01-02T01:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T01:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=84267"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:54:39","slug":"apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-year-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-year-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep your New Years Resolutions with these Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Congratulations! You survived another New Year\u2019s Eve. Hopefully you fared better than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/arts-and-entertainment\/wp\/2017\/01\/01\/mariah-careys-disastrous-new-years-eve-performance-is-a-fitting-end-to-2016\/\">Mariah Carey<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Perhaps you partied a bit too hard and are feeling a little pain or maybe you just spent a quiet night at home with friends and family. Either way, chances are good that you have been thinking about New Year\u2019s Resolutions and how you can keep them this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Good news: there are plenty of apps that can help you. With the help of Softonic\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>ApplCrawlr<\/b><\/span><\/a> app recommendation site, we\u2019ve picked out some of the best apps to help you keep each of the most popular New Year\u2019s Resolutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">New Year\u2019s Resolutions are a mixed bag. So many of us set them in an effort to start the New Year with the intent of becoming better people. There\u2019s a lot of great intention there, but for most of us, New Year\u2019s Resolutions are difficult to keep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.statisticbrain.com\/new-years-resolution-statistics\/\">According to research from StatisticBrain.com<\/a>, only 75% of us manage to keep our resolutions past a single week. As time goes on, it gets worse: only 39% of people in their twenties keep their resolutions for the year. Over 50? It drops down to only 14%<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">In order to keep you on the better side of those odds, we\u2019ve put together some helpful suggestions for apps designed to help with some of the most common New Year\u2019s Resolutions, as compiled from a variety of different sources, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/us\/en\/insights\/news\/2015\/2015s-top-new-years-resolution-fitness.html\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Neilsen<\/b><\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/consumer\/2017-new-year-s-resolutions-most-popular-how-stick-them-n701891\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>NBC News<\/b><\/span><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/378105\/new-years-resolution\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Statista<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">We\u2019ll take a look at apps designed to help you with the following common but challenging New Year\u2019s Resolutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Lose Weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Get Organized<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Spend Less, Save More<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Stay Fit and Healthy<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Learn Something Exciting<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Quit Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Apps to Help You Lose Weight<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Losing weight is a very common New Year\u2019s resolution, and the entire fitness industry depends on it. It\u2019s also a notoriously difficult resolution to keep, or even to start! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/money\/2014\/12\/17\/371463435\/episode-590-the-planet-money-workout\">On\u00a0a recent podcast on NPR<\/a>, it was revealed that half of the people who sign up for a membership at the popular Planet Fitness gym chain never actually show up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Weight loss is at the top of our resolutions list, which isn\u2019t surprising as many of us make this same promise to ourselves every year. But while January may see us buy a gym membership and start to diet, come February the pull of chocolate and chips \u2013 not together of course \u2013 can prove too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So how can you set yourself up for success if your goal this year is to shed some of those pounds? Fortunately, your choice in apps to keep you on-track and motivated is enormous. Here are some of our favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Noom<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84320\" title=\"Noom\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/food-568x300-568x300.jpg\" alt=\"Noom\" width=\"568\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/food-568x300.jpg 568w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/food-568x300-256x135.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Noom<\/b> is an easy to use app, which provides <strong>multiple convenient ways to track calorie intake<\/strong> against a recommended limit based on your size and how fast you want to lose weight. It also color codes for foods, to help you eat more healthily \u2013 another commonly broken resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you set realistic weight goals, then Noom is a great aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/noom.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><b>Download Noom for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noom-weight-loss-coach.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Download Noom for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>MyFitnessPal<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90735 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/myfitnesspal600.jpg\" alt=\"MyFitnessPal Screenshot\" width=\"390\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/myfitnesspal600.jpg 390w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/myfitnesspal600-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>MyFitnessPal<\/b> is the heavyweight of calorie counter apps and has built up giant community of users over the past several years. Now owned by athletic apparel maker Under Armor, MyFitnessPal boasts over 1 million ratings, a score of 9.0 for the Android version, and a stunning 9.9 score for the iOS version on AppCrawlr.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MyFitnessPal helps you track everything you eat and count the calories. It makes things simple and easy with a large database of foods (over 6 million) and the ability to quickly scan bar codes on packaged goods. It also integrates with several other fitness application to help track how you\u2019re doing and burning those same calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Users rave about the product, calling it, \u201can awesome way to keep count of your caloric intake\u201d and, \u201cThis app is the most useful health tool on the market.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calorie-counter-diet-tracker-by-myfitnesspal.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><b>Get MyFitnessPal for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitnesspal.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Get MyFitnessPal for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FatSecret<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90736\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/fatsecret600.jpg\" alt=\"FatSecret Screenshot\" width=\"338\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/fatsecret600.jpg 338w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/fatsecret600-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Like MyFitnessPal, <b>FatSecret<\/b> helps you lose weight by tracking what you eat. It is first and foremost a calorie counter app. It also features a bar code scanner and even an image recognition feature that lets you simply take photos of the food your eating to count the calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Android version of FatSecret has lower user-satisfaction ratings than some of its competitors on AppCrawlr due to technical challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios\/calorie-counter-by-fatsecret\"><b>Get FatSecret for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/calorie-counter-by-fatsecret\"><b>Get FatSecret for Android<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Apps to Help You Get Organized<\/h2>\n<p>Another common New Year\u2019s Resolution is to get organized. This one has appeared on our\u00a0own personal lists several times, and many of us can attest to just how challenging it can be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no end to the advice you can find on the Web about getting organized. Everything from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.keepinspiring.me\/20-ways-to-organize-your-life-now\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>simple tips<\/b><\/span><\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/gettingthingsdone.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>complete organizational systems<\/b><\/span><\/a> to implement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Regardless of how far you need to go to get your professional and personal life organized there are a number of apps out there to help out. Here are some of the best to try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Evernote<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90737\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/evernote600.jpg\" alt=\"Evernote Screenshot\" width=\"388\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/evernote600.jpg 388w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/evernote600-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Over the past few years, <b>Evernote<\/b> has emerged as the leading note-taking and organizational app out there. With good reason. It\u2019s the ideal app for collecting all of the information bouncing around in your head and keeping it organized in one safe place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Evernote excels at <strong>collecting all sorts of different information<\/strong> \u2014 everything from written notes to images and even sound recordings. It also keeps everything synchronized across your devices, making it perfect for people who are often on the go. And these days, who isn\u2019t?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Evernote has over 1 million ratings and the Android version has a rating of 9 on AppCrawlr (it fares slightly worse on iOS with an 8.5 rating). Users have called it a, \u201cVery useful way to organize ideas and information.\u201d and a, \u201cMust have and life changing productivity app.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios\/evernote\"><b>Get Evernote for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/evernote\"><b>Get Evernote for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Wunderlist<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90741\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/wunderlist600.jpg\" alt=\"WunderList Screenshot\" width=\"393\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/wunderlist600.jpg 393w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/wunderlist600-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you don\u2019t need the complexity of Evernote and are just looking for an application that helps you create and manage to-do lists, then <b>Wunderlist<\/b> could be just the thing you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/greatist.com\/happiness\/make-a-to-do-list-get-shit-done\"><b>Maintaining lists is one of the most popular forms of organization<\/b><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\">, and with good reason. They\u2019re simple and effective, and who can deny the quiet satisfaction that comes with ticking off each item as it is accomplished. Some people, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stephanie-Winston\/e\/B000APNTE4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>organizational guru Stephanie Winston<\/b><\/span><\/a>, have advocated maintaining multiple lists to stay truly on top of things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Wunderlist brings it all together is a very <strong>easy-to-use format that helps you create and maintain multiple to-do lists<\/strong>. It syncs your list across devices and even lets you share lists with other users of the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The basic version is free to use. The Pro version, which requires a $4.99 per month subscription, adds several features including the ability to access Files and assign sub-tasks. It\u2019s the complete solution for lovers of lists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wunderlist.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Get Wunderlist for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">LectureNotes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90738\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/lecturenotes600x375.jpg\" alt=\"LectureNotes Screenshot\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/lecturenotes600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/lecturenotes600x375-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re a student struggling to keep pace with your classes, then LectureNotes may just be the perfect app for you. <strong>It\u2019s designed primarily for tablets and facilitates note-taking directly on-screen<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Although there are many options for note-taking out there, LectureNotes stands apart from the pack with extensive features and seamless integration with Dropbox for safe cloud storage of your notes. It also plays nice with more robust organizational apps like EverNote and OneNote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">LectureNotes is currently only available for Android devices. iPad users, don\u2019t despair. There are several <a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios-apps\/best-apps-note-taking\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>note-taking apps for iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a> to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/lecturenotes\"><b>Get LectureNotes for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Apps to Help You Spend Less and Save More<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Who doesn\u2019t want to save money and find great deals? The urge, and often the need, to stretch your money further throughout the year is a familiar one. It hits home for many people immediately after the holidays following a significant increase in spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Once again, apps come to the rescue. There are several apps designed to help you save money on a variety of common purchases. You\u2019ll also find great apps that help you get better about <strong>managing expenses and improving your saving habits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>RetailMeNot<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Looking to save money with coupons? <b>RetailMeNot<\/b> is one of the most popular coupon apps on the market and features thousands of discounts, sales and promotions, all tailored to your current location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can get automatic notifications of nearby deals, and a bar code scanner for coupons so that you can simply show your phone at checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">RetailMeNot has a 9.3 rating on AppCrawlr with over 200,000 ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retailmenot.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><b>Get RetailMeNot for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/retailmenot-coupons.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Get RetailMeNot for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">Mint<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90742\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/mintscreenshot600.jpg\" alt=\"Mint Screenshot\" width=\"409\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/mintscreenshot600.jpg 409w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/mintscreenshot600-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Is your New Year\u2019s Resolution to finally get your financial life in order? <b>Mint<\/b> is one of the best apps for reining in all of your otherwise disconnected financial information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It assists with everything from <strong>managing your checking accounts<\/strong> and paying bilsl to <strong>preparing detailed budgets to help you save money<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mint is now part of the Intuit family of financial products, meaning that it integrates both with QuickBooks and with TurboTax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The iOS version has a very high rating on AppCrawlr (9.1), but the Android version receives many complaints and Android users might want to look for alternatives (see below).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios\/mint-com-personal-finance-manag\"><b>Get Mint for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/mint-com-personal-finance\"><b>Get for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>AndroMoney<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90743\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/andromoney600.jpg\" alt=\"AndroMoney Screenshot\" width=\"387\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/andromoney600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/andromoney600-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Using an Android device? Although Mint (see above) is the undisputed champion of personal finance apps, Android users have several alternatives to consider. One of the most popular is <b>AndroMoney<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This app gets glowing recommendations from users and has an overall score of 9.7 on AppCrawlr. The app tracks all of your spending and provides detailed reporting by category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/andromoney-expense-track-money\"><b>Get AndroMoney for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Apps to Help You Stay Fit and Healthy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Losing weight is of course a popular resolution, but for many of us, it\u2019s just a start. A very common resolution is to stay fit and healthy. This requires establishing commitment and good habits. These apps are here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">C25K &#8211; 5K Running Trainer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84321\" title=\"C25K\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/5k-568x300.jpg\" alt=\"C25K\" width=\"568\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/5k.jpg 568w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/5k-256x135.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">C25K &#8211; 5K Running Trainer is a free app that gets you up and running for 30 minutes three times a week, until \u2013 after eight weeks \u2013 you are comfortably running five kilometers at a time. By setting achievable goals, C25K gets you active and finding time to train, perhaps the hardest thing to get used to as you begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/c25k-5k-trainer-free-couch\/id485971733?mt=8\"><b>Download C25K &#8211; 5K Running Trainer for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.c25k&amp;hl=en\"><b>Download C25K &#8211; 5K Running Trainer for Android<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are looking for more of a challenge, then Runtastic\u2019s suite of apps are particularly good \u2013 specifically 6 Pack (<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/runtastic-six-pack-abs-workout\/id685857245?mt=8\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a>|<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.runtastic.android.sixpack.lite&amp;hl=en\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Android<\/b><\/span><\/a>) and vanilla While Zombies, Run! (<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/zombies-run!\/id503519713?mt=8\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a>|<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sixtostart.zombiesrunclient&amp;hl=en\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Android<\/b><\/span><\/a>) is a great way to spice up a run workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">Runtastic, MapMyFitness and RunKeeper<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Getting out and running more is a very popular New Year\u2019s resolution. Running is easy to do \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0307266303\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>our bodies were built for it, after all<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Running is all about progression. You get stronger and faster slowly over time as you increase both your distance and time spent running. Of course, there are several apps to help you track and report on your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The three top apps in this category, <b>Runtastic<\/b>, <b>Runkeeper<\/b>, and <b>MapMyFitness<\/b> all have roughly the same features and functionality, so it comes down to trying them out and seeing which one suits you the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get Runtastic &#8211; (<a href=\"https:\/\/runtastic.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/runtastic.en.softonic.com\/android\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Android<\/b><\/span><\/a>)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get Runkeeper &#8211; (<a href=\"https:\/\/runkeeper.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/runkeeper.en.softonic.com\/android\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Android<\/b><\/span><\/a>)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get MapMyFitness &#8211; (<a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios\/mapmyfitness-gps-tracking\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/mapmyfitness-fitness-app-gps\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Android<\/b><\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Looking for more running resolution ideas for the New Year? Runners World has an article on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/running-tips\/12-new-years-running-resolutions\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>New Year\u2019s Resolutions specifically for running enthusiasts<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">7 Minute Workout<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90739\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/7minuteworkout600.jpg\" alt=\"7 Minute Workout Screenshot\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/7minuteworkout600.jpg 337w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/7minuteworkout600-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Can you get fit and in shape in just 7 minutes per day? Several years ago, the <i>New York Times<\/i> published an article highlighting <a href=\"http:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2013\/05\/09\/the-scientific-7-minute-workout\/?_r=0\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>the scientific benefits of a high-intensity 7-minute workout<\/b><\/span><\/a> and then followed that up with a more <a href=\"http:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2014\/10\/24\/the-advanced-7-minute-workout\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>advanced version of the workout<\/b><\/span><\/a>, but still clocking in at 7 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are several apps available that help you perform a 7-minute workout, including <a href=\"http:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2014\/10\/24\/for-a-7-minute-workout-download-our-new-app\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>one that the <i>New York Times<\/i> created themselves<\/b><\/span><\/a>. However, the most popular one by far is simply called the, <b>7 Minute Workout<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7 Minute Workout takes you through a cycle of 12 exercises performed for 30 seconds each and very short rest breaks. This is known as a High Intensity Circuit Training loop. It can be tough to perform at first, but hey, it\u2019s all over in just 7 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7-minute-workout.en.softonic.com\/iphone\">Get 7-Minute Workout for iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7-minute-workout-challenge.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Get 7-Minute Workout for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Apps to Help You Learn Something Exciting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The New Year often brings a sense of wonder and excitement at all the opportunities in front of us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The arrival of the New Year creates the opportunity to learn new skills and embrace new experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We all want to expand our knowledge, so it should be no surprise that learning something new is a regularly made \u2013 and broken \u2013 resolution. The problem is, when it comes time to study, our resolve dissolves faster than a Snowman vacationing in Hawaii. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Luckily, there are plenty of apps out there that improve\u00a0the process to fool your brain into thinking you are having fun. And hey, maybe you actually will.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Duolingo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84325\" title=\"duolingo\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/duolingo-568x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/duolingo.jpg 568w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/duolingo-256x135.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re seeking to learn a new language this year, then <b>Duolingo<\/b> is a great starting point. Download the app, pick a language, and get to learning with its various touchscreen quizzes. In fact the app is more for homework than anything else, with the main learning happening on the website where you can login for full lessons that will prep you for fun learning on the app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duolingo.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><b>Get Duolingo for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duolingo.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Get Duolingo for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Khan Academy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If language isn\u2019t your focus, then Kahn Academy offers hundreds of lectures and seminars around dozens of subjects to expand your mind. From physics to art history, this completely free learning platform will make sure you are fully versed on every topic you are interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/khan-academy-you-can-learn\/id469863705?mt=8\"><b>Get Khan Academy for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/khan-academy.en.softonic.com\/android\"><b>Get Khan Academy for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Apps to Help You Quit Smoking<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Smoking is a tough habit to tackle, and that\u2019s why quitting smoking shows up near the top of the list of New Year\u2019s Resolutions every year. According to the CDC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/data_statistics\/fact_sheets\/adult_data\/cig_smoking\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States<\/b><\/span><\/a>. It claims more than 480,000 lives every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s no wonder that so many people are motivated to quit. And once again, there are several apps that can help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Quit Smoking Now with Max Kirsten<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90740\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/quitSmokingNowScreenshot.jpg\" alt=\"Quit Smoking Now Screenshot\" width=\"384\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/quitSmokingNowScreenshot.jpg 384w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/quitSmokingNowScreenshot-192x300.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Max Kirsten is a UK-based columnist and self-help expert who has built a loyal following, and most importantly, a long list of successful quitters that include celebrities like <a href=\"http:\/\/ewanmcgregor.net\/\">Ewan McGregor<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/adele.com\/home\/\">Adele<\/a>. This app remains steadily popular with over 480 ratings and a 9.9 score on AppCrawlr.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Users have called it, \u201clife changing.\u201d It sells in the App Store for $6.99.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios\/quit-smoking-now-with-max-kirst\"><b>Get Quit Smoking Now for iOS<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">Get Rich or Die Smoking<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This insanely popular anti-smoking app for Android has over 10,000 ratings and a 9.8 score on AppCrawlr. Despite the quirky name, it has an almost cult-like following. Fans call it everything from, \u201cReally inspiring and a great motivator\u201d to \u201cThe best stop smoking app I could find.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The app combines practical quitting advice along with a sophisticated rewards system to keep you motivated. Most importantly, the app recognizes that <strong>it\u2019s tough to go it alone<\/strong> and brings together a solid community via a chat system where you can interact live with other real people trying to quit smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/get-rich-or-die-smoking\"><b>Download Get Rich or Die Smoking for Android<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This popular iOS app from the health and fitness gurus at LIVESTRONG.com combines a physician-approved process and a personalized plan to set you up for greater success when trying to quit smoking. It features rewards and badges, motivational tips and even charts and graphs of your consumption history so that you can track your progress towards quitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The app is completely free to use and offers the ability to purchase an in-app item to remove advertisements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios\/livestrong-myquit-coach-dare-to\"><b>Get LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach for iOS<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\">Smoke Free<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84328\" title=\"smokefree\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/smokefree-568x300.jpg\" alt=\"smokefree\" width=\"568\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/smokefree.jpg 568w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/smokefree-256x135.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Much like the fitness focused apps we looked at previously, Smoke Free tracks multiple metrics to <strong>keep you focused and on track<\/strong>. These include the money you have saved, the hours of your life you have \u2013 in theory \u2013 reclaimed, and your general health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Much of this is theoretical, but tracking things other than how many days you have gone without a cigarette is certainly <strong>a good way to stop you from fixating on what you are missing<\/strong> and focus on the benefits. Plus tracking it all on your phone keeps your hands busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Smoke Free has over 11,000 ratings and maintains a 9.1 overall score on AppCrawlr.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/smoke-free-quit-smoking-now\/id577767592?mt=8\"><b>Get Smoke Free for iOS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android\/smoke-free-quit-smoking-help\"><b>Get Smoke Free for Android<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Want to see more? Check out AppCrawlr\u2019s complete list of apps for <a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/android-apps\/best-apps-stop-smoking\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Quitting Smoking on Android<\/b><\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/appcrawlr.com\/ios-apps\/best-apps-stop-smoking\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Quitting Smoking on iOS<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">In Conclusion&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There you have it: an exhaustive list of apps that can help you get going and stay focused on achieving some of the <strong>most popular New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Remember that no matter what your resolutions might be, you\u2019ll improve your chances of success if you set realistic goals and stay focused on achieving small wins. The apps we&#8217;ve highlighted in this article will help you get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t forget to celebrate your many accomplishments along the way. And most of all, have a <strong>Happy New Year<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations! You survived another New Year\u2019s Eve. Hopefully you fared better than Mariah Carey. Perhaps you partied a bit too hard and are feeling a little pain or maybe you just spent a quiet night at home with friends and family. Either way, chances are good that you have been thinking about New Year\u2019s Resolutions &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-year-resolutions\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Keep your New Years Resolutions with these Apps&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2040,"featured_media":90744,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[2441],"tags":[],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-84267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2040"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84267"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":328866,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84267\/revisions\/328866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84267"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=84267"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=84267"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=84267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}