It’s a new year. Most of us have our list of resolutions. Have you noticed that some resolutions seem to crop up almost every year? Quit smoking, lose weight, start exercising. It can be hard to stick with it. But, if you happen to own one of the new smart phones, you may be able to get some extra help sticking to your resolutions this year.

Of the thousands of apps that are available for download to your smartphone, many are geared toward helping you improve your health. Here are several examples:

iFitness: This app provides a comprehensive exercise program that provides detailed information about 230 separate exercises. Workout routines can be customized according to the needs of the user, whether you are trying to lose weight or improve your strength and flexibility. Workout logs can be emailed from the phone so that you can keep track of your progress.

Quit Smoking Now with Max Kirsten: Kirsten is a New York Times columnist and clinical hypnotherapist. This app brings his self-help methods right to your phone to help you quit for good.

WebMD Mobile: This app gives you instant access to all of the functionality of WebMD, including the symptom and drug information databases and basic first-aid techniques.

Women’s Wisdom Perpetual Calendar: A 365-day calendar written by women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup. The calendar provides inspiration, health tips, exercise suggestions, and health information designed especially for women.

RunKeeper: This running/walking app uses Global Positioning System (GPS) data to track your distance. The app also provides maps. You can track your activity over time by synchronizing the RunKeeper app with RunKeeper.com.

Livestrong.com Calorie Tracker: This app that integrates with the Livestrong.com program called MyPlate to let you keep a daily food log. The Calorie Tracker also provides you with instant nutritional and caloric information for whatever you eat.

GlucoseBuddy: This app helps diabetics monitor blood sugar levels by logging food intake and exercise.

Meditation Timer: This app helps you work in a few quiet minutes of meditation into your busy schedule.

aSleep: The importance of a good night’s sleep to a healthy lifestyle has been proven. This app uses a simple interface and provides soothing sounds of nature to help lull you into a deeper, more restful sleep.

Many apps are free but some charge small fees. Go to smartphone.net to find many of these apps and more.