While we typically write about subscription boxes—namely the kind of subscriptions where you get a real product in the mail—we’ve been hearing a lot of buzz around digital subscriptions and apps. This month is Wellness Month here at MSA, so there's no better time to find out more about any type of service that can help us feel better both physically and mentally.
Some of the most popular ones are those that promote mindfulness, wellness, diet, and fitness. We have to admit that though we’ve heard good things, we haven’t yet tried them ourselves.
Have you tried any digital subscriptions or apps that have helped with healthy eating, exercise routines, or meditation?
We’d love to hear your experiences with the following services we’ve been so curious about:
Fitness and Nutrition App Subscriptions
Noom
What is Noom? Noom is a fitness and weight loss app whose goal is to make the world a healthier place through healthier habits. The app is said to provide "a scientifically-proven psychological approach to weight loss and behavior change that works." This digital service offers a personal Goal Specialist, in-the-moment guidance and feedback on your food choices, a customized program with as much support and accountability as you want, plus custom meal and workout plans.
Sign up to try Noom. The price after your trial depends on the length of your custom plan. Monthly auto-recurring plans are $59.00, 2 month auto-recurring plans are $99.00, 4 month auto-recurring plans are $129.00, 6 month auto-recurring plans are $149.00, 8 month auto-recurring plans are $159, and annual auto-recurring plans are $199.00 for US residents.
Available on: iOS and Android.
Aaptiv
What is Aaptiv? Aaptiv is an audio-based fitness workout app. Subscriptions provide access to 2,500+ trainer-led, music-driven workouts in categories like running, elliptical, race training, stretching, yoga, and more. Music includes new and classic tracks that are perfectly paced to your workout.
Sign up for a free 7-day trial. Subscriptions (unlimited access to all classes) are $14.99/month or $99.99/year. Aaptiv offers a 100% money-back guarantee for the annual plan within 30 days.
Available on: iOS and Android.
Openfit
What is Openfit? Openfit "makes healthy living simple and fun by putting your fitness, nutrition, and community support in one app." This service offers live and on-demand classes (running, barre, yoga, Pilates, walking, cardio, and more) via the app so you can get your workout in at home on your schedule. Subscriptions also include access to a virtual fitness community and a personalized nutrition program.
Download the app for free; subscriptions are available as in-app purchases. Plans are $14.99/ month, $39.99/quarter, or $99.99/year for US-based subscribers. Openfit offers a 100% money-back guarantee for all plans within the first 14 days.
Available on: iOS and Android. Stream using your TV, laptop, or app with Roku and Chromecast.
Meditation and Learning App Subscriptions
Glo
What is Glo? Glo is a yoga, mat Pilates, and meditation app "designed to help you feel better in body and mind." Subscribers get unlimited access to more than 4,000 classes from Glo's global network of world-class instructors. New users answer a 3 question survey for a customized practice plan.
Try Glo free for 15 days. After your free trial, subscriptions are $22.99/month.
Available on: iOS, Android, and Roku.
Headspace
What is Headspace? Headspace is a "personal meditation guide, right in your pocket." The app offers themed lessons focused on stress, sleep, focus, and anxiety plus bite-sized meditation sessions. It also features sleep sounds, bedtime exercises, and a new meditation exercise every day.
Try Headspace for free for up to 2 weeks. Annual subscriptions are $69.99/year (that's $5.83/month, includes 2 free trial weeks); monthly subscriptions are $12.99/month (includes a 1-week free trial).
Available on: iOS and Android.
Babbel
What is Babbel? Babbel is a language learning app with short, effective lessons to help you learn to listen, speak, and write in a new language. The app has speech-recognition technology to help you perfect your pronunciation as well as a review feature that's optimized to help you retain what you learn. Babbel offers 5,000 language courses in Spanish and 13 other languages.
Download the app to take a free lesson. Plans start $6.95/month for a 1-year plan.
Available on: iOS and Android.
Have you tried any of these fitness or wellness digital subscriptions?
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