It's been a tough time for everyone with a pandemic that has relegated most of us to work from home. Remote working has its benefits, but there are also many drawbacks. With gyms and other recreational amenities closed, getting enough exercise can be difficult.
Daily exercise is vital for your physical and mental health. Working out from home usually isn’t about not having space or equipment to do it, but that you don't have the motivation to get started in the first place.
Fitness apps guide you on your exercise journey, motivate you, and keep track of your progress. That said, there are hundreds of fitness apps, and selecting the right one is essential to your well-being.
This article looks at some of the best fitness apps that have been designed for a wide variety of people. We have include apps that are ideal both for weightlifters, cardio enthusiasts, and cross-trainers.
We’ll look at some of the best fitness apps you can download and use. We have done our best to include ideal fitness apps for all people, whether for beginners or seasoned exercise veterans. Moreover, we have also done our best to include both free apps as well as paid ones.
Best Fitness Apps
Fitness Buddy
One of the most popular fitness apps is Fitness Buddy, which is essentially a virtual personal trainer. At the same time, it's also a virtual nutritionist. The main feature is the personal trainer that guides you through hundreds of different exercise routines.
This app is designed more for strength training and weightlifting than it is for cardio. There are hundreds of tutorial videos that guide you through various exercises, ideal for beginners and more advanced weightlifters. All videos feature clear step-by-step instructions to teach you proper weightlifting techniques, so not only will you build muscle, but you will be safe while doing so.
Another feature is that this app allows you to make personalized meal plans. It can help you plan your meals and provide you with various healthy meal ideas ideal for you.
This app works on both iPhone and Android smartphones, but be aware that the iPhone version has a much better rating in terms of functionality. This app is free to download, although there are in-app purchases to gain access to all features.
Map My Run
Suppose you’re more into cardio than you are weightlifting. In that case, Map My Run is going to be one of the best for you. However, this app is not designed to help guide you with exercise. Instead, it is more like a tracker designed to help you keep track of your activity.
The main focus of this app is running, and it will help you keep track of your routes and the distance you run, time spent running, and calories burned. However, this app can be used for well over 600 cardiovascular-related activities.
Whether you are cycling, walking, or running, this app will keep track of all of your data and progress. It allows you to keep track of your weightlifting, strength training, and cross-training routines, but it's more designed for cardio. This app has a so-called gear tracker that allows you to track how many miles you run in a specific pair of shoes.
Other features allow you to do things like finding nearby places to run. In addition, this app can connect with over 400 different fitness devices to import and analyze your most important data. Something that you might like about this app is that it is free. As far as we can tell, there aren't even any in-app purchases.
Runkeeper
This is a fitness running app from ASICs, the company that makes running shoes. Unlike the other fitness app we looked at, which is for all sorts of exercises, this one is just for running. Runkeeper is explicitly designed for running and nothing else.
The Runkeeper app tracks your runs, and keeps track of your distance to set measurable goals, and allows you to review your stats. So whether it's how far you traveled, how long you ran, or what route you took, this app will enable you to keep track of all relevant running stats.
The app comes with motivating voices to keep you going when things get tough. Six motivating voices will provide you with information about your pace, distance, time, and more. This can be very useful in providing you with the motivation you need to get out of the door.
Runkeeper app offers various challenges that can provide more motivation, and there are virtual running groups you can join for support and inspiration.
This app is rated better for iPhone than Android, as it seems much more functional on iPhone. Runkeeper is free to download, although you will need to make in-app purchases to gain access to the complete set of features.
30 Day Fitness at Home
If you are just getting into fitness and you have no idea where to start, the 30 Day Fitness at Home app is a great one to consider. It will provide various 30-day challenges or workout routines designed for specific parts of your body.
There are workouts for your glutes, abs, biceps, triceps, and everything in between. All challenges will target a specific area of your body. In addition, the app has various video tutorials, exercises, and other guided routines that target specific areas.
It also has a fitness tracker to track your progress and goals. It also comes with motivators and reminders to help you get out of bed, stay motivated, and actually work every day. This app is free to download, although you have to make in-app purchases to access all features.
Home Workout – No Equipment
If you want to work out at home but you don't have the equipment, this app is one you definitely want to check out. As the name implies, it's about working out from home without the need for any equipment. But, of course, not needing any workout equipment saves money and saves space in your home.
This app provides you with hundreds of exercise tutorials, little animated videos that show you how to do various bodyweight exercises. Bodyweight exercises are specifically beneficial for the health of your muscles and bones. Most exercise routines target specific muscle groups such as your ABS, glutes, biceps, and more.
The app is constantly evolving, with the list of possible workouts to engage in continually growing. Even better is that it also allows for customizable workout plans.
It also comes with a fitness tracker to keep track of your progress and achievements. This app is free to download, although you will have to buy the in-app purchases to access all of the features.
FAQ
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What is the Most Effective Workout App?
Many people say that FitBit Premium is the best. However, we didn’t include it in our reviews because it is pretty expensive.
What are the Best Free Fitness Apps?
Some of the best fitness apps that are totally free include 7 Minute Workout, Adidas Training, FitOn, and Map My Fitness.
How Do I Choose a Fitness App?
Choose a fitness app based on your health goals and the type of exercise(s) you plan on doing.
Recommendations
As somebody who is just starting with a home workout routine, our top recommendation would be the Home Workout – No Equipment app. That said, all options we reviewed are the best of their kind, so they are all great choices. It really just depends on your needs.
Conclusion
We have listed just five of the hundreds of fitness apps out there. As far as body, weight, cardio, and strength training apps go, we have tried to list the very most popular. The rest is up to you.
