6 Apps to Keep Kids Fit

By Meredith Carey

Keeping kids active can be tough when they're glued to a screen. Put the mobile back in mobile app and try these tech tools to get your children off the couch and invested in a healthy lifestyle.

Super Stretch Yoga

(Free for iPhone and iPad) 1 of 7

Follow yoga super hero Super Stretch and his cast of animal characters through downward dogs fit for any age or skill level. The app brings 12 yoga poses alive with animation and music, teaching self-control, flexibility and coordination. The app's website offers additional tools for young yogis, like activity books and flashcards for an extended experience.

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The Walk

($2.99 for iPhone, iPad and Android) 2 of 7

This step counter/audio book hybrid is perfect for older children. The app features a mystery spy story that unlocks with more steps. New pieces of the plot are unlocked as a far-off operative guides the character through Scotland. A total of 500 miles are walked to complete the 23 episodes in this app, which does not track the user's actual position.

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Eat & Move-O-Matic

(Free for iPhone and iPad) 3 of 7

How many laps around the block to burn off that lunchtime PB&J? Spin the wheel in this app to match foods kids commonly eat with the amount of activity required to convert those snacks into energy. The app not only gives children a reason to get moving, but also adds tips on how to eat healthier.

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NFL PLAY 60

(Free for iPhone, iPad and Android) 4 of 7

Run, jump and turn while holding the device, and the customized character does the same in this endless runner game created by the NFL and the American Heart Association. Children collect coins during play to dress characters in NFL gear and can compare their stats with former NFL players such as Emmitt Smith and Eric Dickerson.

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Yuvi

(Free for iPhone and iPad with in-app purchases) 5 of 7

Follow Yuvi on his 10-episode journey, helping him get back all the stolen toys in the world with exercise. Match Yuvi's jumping jacks, yoga and running in place to move the main character on to the next challenge.

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LaLa Lunchbox

(Free for iPhone and iPad) 6 of 7

Introducing kids to healthy eating has never been so simple. Take the stress out of meal planning by empowering children to make their own choices from a customizable library of fruits, snacks, veggies and proteins. As they build their lunchbox, the app automates an organized grocery list, saving you time, money and wasted unwanted lunch food.

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