18 Home Workout Apps That'll Keep You Fit and Feeling Good
18 Home Workout Apps That'll Keep You Fit and Feeling Good
There are two types of people in the world: those who like working out, and those don't. (OK, there are probably some folks in-between there, too). But no matter what category you fall into, you might be looking for a way to switch up your fitness routine. And with gyms closed across the country, that probably means resorting to some of the best workout apps.
The good news is there are lots of exercise apps that let you break a sweat from home. Maybe you like the soothing flow of yoga, or a jog around the neighborhood, or the feeling of punching a boxing bag. Either way, there's an app idea for you. There are also fitness apps that are essentially games, apps that will help you finally learn how to run, and apps that promise to keep your workout to a super-short seven minutes.
Ready to find the best home workout app for you? Here are the top contenders.
Down Dog
$7.99/month; $49.99/year
Already a regular yogi? Down Dog is one of the most customizable apps for your next flow. Input the amount of time you have, your level, any areas of the body you want to hit, and how long you want your savasana to be for your next perfect asana practice.
Nike Run Club
Free
Nike Run Club gives you access to audio coaching from top Nike trainers who are always positive and want you to do your best. There are even timed or distance runs coached by Headspace mindfulness teachers. Track a quick run or set up a half-marathon training plan built around your weekly performance. Better yet: it’s free.
Aaptiv
Free for 30 days; $14.99/month
Watching a video while working out can annoying. Aaptiv is an entirely audio-based workout app with classes from running to yoga to strength training. They upload 30 new classes every week.
Nike Training Club
Free
Once a paid app, Nike Training Club is free to all Nike members until further notice. You’ll get strength training, yoga, HIIT and more all designed by Nike’s Master Trainers. The app also included nutrition advice, healthy recipes, and mindfulness tips for whole-body wellness.
C25K
Free
Always wanted to be a runner but never made it very far? The Couch to 5k program has changed that for a lot of people by encouraging small progress toward a 5k goal, and the free app brings that philosophy to life with audio coaching and upbeat music.
Fitbit Coach
$7.99/month; $39.99/year
You don’t need a Fitbit to work out with the company’s Fitbit Coach app. For a fee, you’ll get access to workout plans that adjust to your daily fitness, feedback, and goals.
Jefit
$6.99/month; $39.99/year
If you happen to have a robust at-home gym and love strength training, Jefit can help you keep track of your progress and find new workout routines. The app is focused on serious strength training using weight and has an active community to help keep you motivated. If you don't mind apps, you can get it for free.
Keelo
Free for 14 days; $7.99/month
Keelo is a HIIT app that focuses on functional movements and strength. If you’ve got the ability to lift at home, you can keep track of your attempts by inputting weight and reps completed, but there is plenty of bodyweight instruction, too.
Shred
Free for basic; $99.99/year for the full version
Whether you love the gym or want to work out at home, Shred builds your weight training or bodyweight sessions and gives you a number of reps to complete. Try dumbbell or kettlebell workouts, train like an athlete, or get a cardio session.
Daily Burn
Free 30 day trial; $19.99/month
Daily Burn has thousands of workouts in their library, including Barre, Pilates, Kickboxing, HIIT, intro to exercise and classes for people who are pregnant or postpartum.
Pure Barre
Free for a week; $29.99/month
Barre fanatics will be happy to know they don’t have to give up those tiny, devastating movements anytime soon. Pure Barre Go features Barre workouts from 5 minutes to 60 minutes and requires only a few simple accessories like lightweight dumbbells.
TRX
Free for 14 days; $4.99/month; $39.99/year
If you’ve already got a TRX suspension system at home, you might as well get guided workouts directly from the source.
Fightcamp
$37/month
Fightcamp won’t only get you a good workout, it’ll also teach you how to kick butt. Bring your own gear or buy a home boxing kit from the company. Their technology allows you to track punches, output and more.
Peloton
$12.99/month
Peloton might seem synonymous with pricey workout equipment, but the Peloton app actually offers way more than cycle and treadmill workouts—and you don’t need any equipment to use it. For a fee, get access to thousands guided classes in running, yoga, and strength.
Seven
$7.99/month
Ever heard of the seven-minute workout? Seven is based on that. Boasting effective and mercifully short workouts, it’ll customize recommendations to you based on your gender, workout frequency and goals. Some features are free, but the premium version does cost some money.
SWEAT
$19.99/month
If community helps motivate you, SWEAT might be just the ticket. Branded specifically as a fitness community for women, the app offers recipe recommendations and weekly meal plans in addition to HIIT-style workouts, weight training, circuit training and yoga.
Ladder
$99/month
If you’ve always wanted a personal trainer but never been able to float the cost, Ladder offers you a deal. For just under $100 a month, you’ll get a custom-designed workout and nutrition program from a personal trainer, and you’ll be able to chat with them whenever you want. Although your trainer won’t be working out with you, you’ll still get access to their sage advice and regular pep talks.
Zombies, Run!
Free
Some of us just need a little extra motivation to do cardio, and Zombies, Run! gamifies the experience so your sprints aren’t just 400-meter dashes—they’re life-saving jolts of activity away from zombies. There are now several seasons of storytelling on the app, so you’ve got miles to go before you have to stop.
Gym or no gym, you can still get a good workout!