For some people, the best way to get workout motivation is simply a notification to their phone. There are so many workout apps that offer different approaches to a daily workout, it is hard to figure out which one is right for you. Read up on some of the most popular fitness and health apps below and get to downloading!
C25K: If you are truly starting from scratch, Couch to 5k is a great app for you to use. This training app helps runners cross the finish line. Log onto the app for 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week for nine weeks. In that time, you will work your way up to finishing a 3.1-mile race. This app is $2.99.
Charity Miles: Need a little extra motivation? Download Charity Miles. This free app tracks your run or bike ride and donates to the charity of your choice for each mile you complete. For a bike ride, it donates 10 cents a mile and for a run, it donates 25 cents a mile.
FitOn: FitOn helps you get fit anytime and anywhere. Free home exercise videos and fitness plans help you whether or not you have space, time, or equipment. Video options vary from HIIT, to dance, to barre, to boxing. A subscription is available for recipes, news, and to help track your weight but most videos are free.
Foodility: Half the battle with health is based on your diet. Use this food and fitness diary to keep track of your meals, exercise, water intake, and weight. This free service can help you simplify your diet in no time.
Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout: Break a sweat in 7 short minutes with an abundance of Johnson & Johnson workouts. This free app allows you to share your progress and work your way into longer workouts. String together a few videos for a longer workout, or use the ten-minute break you have to get your body moving.
My Fitness Pal: This app is a great all-around app for food and exercise. Track every food you eat so My Fitness Pal can count the calories and keep you balanced. Scan barcodes to make meal tracking easy and stay motivated with a community for advice, tips, and 24/7 support.
Sweat: Start your free trial now for this women’s fitness app. Sweat features the world’s top female personal trainers so you can train at home anytime. Keep your heart rate up with a community of women who all have the same goal. This app is free to download and offers in-app purchases.
Sworkit: Sworkit is another great fitness app for those who are new to working out. This app offers 5-minute workouts to 45-minute workouts which you can fit in no matter how much free time you have in your day. Pick whether you want to get leaner, fitter, or stronger and the app will put together a 6-week program designed specifically for you. The app is free to download and offers free kid’s classes, adult classes work on a subscription. Use your free trial now!
