It’s not big news that apps have become the go-to technology source for all kinds of information and games. But some students may not know the prevalence of apps in the realm of fitness and health. Personal workout plans, weight-loss plans and food journals are only three examples of the different types of apps provided to people at little to no cost. Cellphones have become the new sources of health and fitness information, so now no one can say they cannot afford to work out. Apps can guide students through their health and wellness journeys and are ideal because they are quick, easy and cost nothing.

Here are my top three health and fitness apps for fitness fanatics and weekend warriors to download or purchase.

The first app that is all the rage is Hot5.com. Hot5.com contains a variety of core, yoga and cardio workouts that are all about five–minutes long or shorter. There is a wide range for different kinds of workouts, and the workouts only contain a maximum of five moves. Hot5.com workouts are also used for post-workout stretching or strength training for the busy exerciser.

Myfitnesspal is the second health and wellness app students should download and use to track their fitness and dietary goals. Myfitnesspal serves as a food and physical activity tracker where users put in their daily food intake and exercise to see if they met their goals for the specific day. One reason I love this app is because it is personalized to fit everyone’s needs. A plethora of food and exercise tips can be found on the app when users get their calorie and fitness goals for the week.

Healthyout helps when eating out. Ordering at restaurants can be tough if consumers do not know the nutrition facts of many of the foods on the menu. With this app, users can type in the restaurant they are eating at and their meal to get nutrition facts. Another advantage of this app is it gives a list of the healthiest meals on the menu of that specific restaurant.