Health and fitness apps for you

A selection of top iTunes paid and free health and fitness apps by country.

TOP health and fitness apps around the globe include a new app that creates an immersive thunderstorm experience to calm frazzled nerves, and another that helps Paleo dieters stay on track. Here are details on a selection of top iTunes paid and free health and fitness apps by country for the week, recorded on July 10.

US: Thunderspace

This new app, which launched July 5, helps you relax by creating an immersive stereoscopic thunderstorm, complete with stereo audio and flashing lights in sync with the thunder and lightning you hear. US$0.99

France: Pacer 
This easy-to-use pedometer tracks your activity, including calories burned and steps taken, and logs and tracks your blood pressure. Also offers a tool to help you manage your weight. Free.

UK: MyWater
This app lets you track your water consumption throughout the day, view your progress over time, and set goals for drinking H2O. Free.

Malaysia: Food RX - Paleo & zone diet app
This free version of Food RX features a food and workout database featuring hundreds of Paleo-friendly foods and Crossfit WODs (workouts of the day). Also lets you track your weight, search databases, and set fitness goals.

Columbia: Sworkit Pro
The app offers randomised circuit training workouts to keep you fit. Choose workout length and target different areas. No weights or extra equipment needed. US$0.99

Mexico: Argus by Azumio
This app transforms your iPhone into a “health and fitness companion” by monitoring and tracking your workouts, sleep, food, hydration, and weight to help you reach your goals. Free. – AFP Relaxnews

France: Pacer 
This easy-to-use pedometer tracks your activity, including calories burned and steps taken, and logs and tracks your blood pressure. Also offers a tool to help you manage your weight. Free.

UK: MyWater
This app lets you track your water consumption throughout the day, view your progress over time, and set goals for drinking H2O. Free.

Malaysia: Food RX - Paleo & zone diet app
This free version of Food RX features a food and workout database featuring hundreds of Paleo-friendly foods and Crossfit WODs (workouts of the day). Also lets you track your weight, search databases, and set fitness goals.

Columbia: Sworkit Pro
The app offers randomised circuit training workouts to keep you fit. Choose workout length and target different areas. No weights or extra equipment needed. US$0.99

Mexico: Argus by Azumio
This app transforms your iPhone into a “health and fitness companion” by monitoring and tracking your workouts, sleep, food, hydration, and weight to help you reach your goals. Free. – AFP Relaxnews