Fire Up Your Fitness Workouts with These 7 Applications

Author: Garry Everrett

If you haven’t already jumped into a more active lifestyle, there are many reasons to do so without any delay. Beyond its aesthetic benefits, an active lifestyle improves one’s physical resiliency, builds self-esteem, and can even help relieve stress, depression, and anxiety.

Committing to regular physical activity can lend your everyday life a sense of control and structure—all while improving your overall physical health. And with the new year rolling in, it is a perfect opportunity to embrace healthier lifestyle choices. Physical fitness is a great place to start.

While it’s a no-brainer to bookmark exercise routines on your Instagram feed, maintaining an active lifestyle and yielding positive results is easier said than done.

Thankfully, there’s an abundance of technology available to help you keep it up. With these fitness applications and programs, incorporating physical activity into all components of your life can be more convenient. Some of these fitness-related apps can even help you take your workouts to the next level, whether you’re a runner, a budding yogi, or a HIIT enthusiast.

If you’re unsure what works for you, that’s alright, too. Many programs offer free trial periods, so you’re welcome to test the waters and find a program that sticks.

Another great thing about fitness apps is they welcome users no matter what level of physical activity you’re prepared to commit. With customizable features and a diverse range of offerings, you’re sure to find a program that works for you.

All geared up to sweat it out?

Here are the apps you can look into.

Blogilates

Blogilates’ founder, Cassey Ho, a certified fitness and pilates instructor, shot to fame with her YouTube workout videos and the subsequent blogilates.com. Body by Blogilates amps it up by providing a catalog of her workout routines, handpicked every day for users.

The interface of the app itself pops, complementing its aim of becoming one’s “personal training space,” complete with motivational challenges, monthly workout calendars, an online forum, and badges for workout milestones. This app is free on Apple and Android with optional in-app purchases.

Nike Training Club

The Nike Training Club app is a classic choice for fitness enthusiasts. It comes with a wide variety of expertly designed workouts, no matter your fitness level or workout interests.

Expect flexible training plans that take your schedule and progress into consideration. You can choose from a range of programs, from cardio and yoga to bodyweight strength, whether you’re in the gym or working out at home. Nike Training Club is free on Apple and Android.

Sweat

Sweat is a popular fitness app pioneered by personal trainer Kayla Itsines, who is now joined by a powerhouse of female fitness gurus creating professionally designed workouts for a range of fitness interests.

Looking for a high-intensity routine or a quick yoga flow? Want a workout that focuses on the body and mind? Aiming to build muscle? Sweat has a workout for every need.

The Sweat community encourages progress—you can even join in-app challenges with other users and participate in an online forum. Aside from these capabilities, the app provides meal plan templates and an easily navigable interface. Join free, then enjoy the app with a monthly plan of $19.99 on Apple or Android.

Apple Fitness+

If you’re a full-fledged Apple lover, then you’re probably already well-versed in the health and fitness features of Apple devices. Take it up a notch with Apple Fitness+, the tech giant’s fitness offering entirely built around the Apple Watch.

Choose from a variety of workouts, with everything from HIIT to walking, plus new workouts every week. Because it works on the Apple Watch, you can enjoy the convenience of tracking your progress in real-time. Apple Fitness+ is $10 per month.

Obé Fitness

Try Obé Fitness and you’ll understand the frenzy surrounding it. From its bright-colored aesthetics to funky workout offerings, Obé proves that fun and fitness go hand in hand.

Obé, or Our Body Electric, offers 20 live classes every day plus 7,000 classes on-demand so you’re guaranteed not to miss a beat, whatever your mood, style, or fitness level.

You can even share a workout with your friends and turn it into a Workout Party. Join free on Apple and start a plan for $19 monthly.

8fit

8fit employs a holistic and customized approach to achieving transformation through body positivity and lasting changes. Apart from a range of custom no-equipment workouts, it also offers nutrition plans and self-care guides.

Advocating whole-body health, 8fit promises not only diverse exercise routines, live classes, and meal plans but also meditation and stretching guides and progress trackers to help you along your fitness journey. Enjoy a free trial on Apple or Android and pay an annual fee of $79.99.

Aaptiv

Feel like you’re taking a class at a fitness studio from wherever you are with Aaptiv. This app offers unlimited access to thousands of on-demand audio classes held by professional trainers and synced to great workout music—just like in a live class.

Whether you’re into elliptical workouts, strength training, yoga, or race training, there’s something for everyone with Aaptiv. Their multi-week plans are designed to take you closer to your fitness goals, with the vibe of high-powered boutique fitness classes, all from the comfort of your own home.

Aaptiv is free with optional in-app purchases on Apple and Android.

Commit to the fullest – not just pocket workouts

Now, you’ve got the apps down and found workouts that fit your style.

Beyond getting motivated to exercise, remember that truly committing to a healthier lifestyle means actively making better life choices.

You don’t have to hit the gym day by day, but you can maximize the essential amenities in your home—take in some fresh air on a run, go for a swim, or join a yoga class. Incorporate more greens into your diet, have balanced meals, and skip out on junk food. Finally, make sure you’re getting enough sleep and downtime.

With exercise seamlessly integrated into your routine, everything else will follow suit.