Apps on the right track

The start of a new year may have prompted you to make some grand plans: shedding extra weight, saving money or learning some new skills. Here are some apps that can provide motivation for you to keep those New Year's resolutions.

Fitstar

Developer: FitStar Inc

Price: Free with in-app purchase

Platform: iOs

With FitStar Personal Trainer, you can design your own workouts, and videos of professional trainers will walk you through every move. The app also tells you how many calories you should burn from a certain exercise, and tells you how much time you need for each exercise. FitStar's videos offer clear clear instructions for each exercise, most requiring little to no equipment - making the app good to use while traveling.