Now that a large part of Australia is back under lockdown, it’s time for us to stay home and help stop the spread of coronavirus. This doesn’t mean we have to be inside feeling isolated and bored – thanks to technology, there are plenty of apps out there to keep us entertained and support our wellbeing.
From mood changing playlists to calorie-burning workouts, we’ve collated a list of the top apps that will keep you feeling good this lockdown. For mobile application trends and statistics keep reading.
- Strava: The longer you’re at home, the more important it is to exercise and make the most of your one daily fitness outing allowed within restrictions. Strava is a social platform for tracking exercise. Whether you’re going for a walk, run or cycle, the app allows you to record your movements through its GPS map and track kilometres completed, calories burned, and speed, all with the ability to share it with your network of friends. The app makes doing exercise feel a lot more social, something that is much needed in lockdown!
- Moodagent: This app is a music streaming service that specialises in interactive playlists and personalised music recommendations based around your mood. It makes discovering music more exciting than ever – start with just one song or artist and the platform instantly creates a tailored playlist for you. Whether you’re feeling blue in lockdown or want to dance like no one’s around (literally), Moodagent will have the playlist for you.
- Headspace: This mindfulness app makes guided meditations super easy. It has endless meditation options, whether you’re struggling with sleep, stress or just want to take the first step into understanding the importance of everyday mindfulness. With lockdown triggering a mix of emotions in many of us, a meditation at the end or beginning of the day can make a huge difference to managing those feelings. Self-care and mental health is even more important during the stressful times of lockdown.
- Tigerhall: While lockdown is a good moment to take a pause on life, plenty of us will still be looking for ways to stay productive. If that’s you, you need to give Tigerhall a try. Tigerhall is a mentor media platform where leading business executives share their hard-earned insights in bite-sized, digital formats for viewers like us. Through the app, anybody can access tips from people at the top of their industry and get insights that you won’t find anywhere else.
- KIXXFIT: If you’re struggling with motivation to stay fit while stuck inside, then KIXXFIT could be your solution. The health and fitness app connects people with coaches and virtual workouts that fit their preferences. On the app, you’ll find yoga, pilates, strength weight loss, stretching, meditation, recipes from nutritionists and more. From the comfort of your own home, KIXXFIT will help you get your sweat on.
- TikTok: Everybody has heard of TikTok by now. After the first lockdown, even the most stubborn of us were converted and why should the fun stop there? TikTok is an addictive video-sharing focused social networking service. It has videos from all kinds of content creators across the world. From cute puppies to hilarious skits, the content is incredibly entertaining and you can easily spend hours scrolling through the app. If you’re after mindless entertainment, there’s no shame in tuning in.
- Pinterest: Lockdown is the perfect time to get inspired for projects and Pinterest is the go-to platform for inspiration. The image sharing app is a great place to discover trending style tips, home projects, recipes, and create your own mood boards for some upcoming DIY projects. Whether you want to redecorate your home, find inspiration for events, or find some style hacks, the platform delivers.
- Todoist: With over 25 million users worldwide, the Todoist app is known for being the best way to organize, plan, and collaborate on tasks and projects on the fly. Lots of us are still working from home and managing other commitments, whether that’s caring for family members, running side hustles or other errands. Todoist can help you keep track of all those little things that need to get done, even if they are all from the inside of your house.
The list could go on, but these are just a few of the apps that we’ve turned to during lockdown!
