Who Needs A Gym? 10 Workout Apps To Download From Your Couch
From dance cardio to zombie running, there's an app for just about every workout.
Want to dance in your living room? There's an app for that! Want to train for a marathon during your one daily outing? There's an app for that! Perfect that downward dog? There's an app for that! With gyms and studios closed for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile apps are a great way to keep up with your fitness routine or even start one from scratch. From yoga to cardio dance parties, here are the 10 best workout apps to download right now.
Running: Nike Run Club
Whether you're a marathon runner or just lacing up your sneakers for the first time, this is the perfect app for all levels. Not only does it track your progress and set goals, but you can access hundreds of guided runs that will help you reach your goals or just relax. May we suggest the Headspace x Nike run collection that provides tools to decompress and chill while you run, jog, or walk.
Price: Free
Running: Zombies, Run!
Need that extra bit of motivation to begin your run? Might we suggest zombies? The running app is more of an exercise game in which you run away from killer zombies and try to save all of civilization. Talk about a heart-pumping workout.
Price: Free
Running: Adidas Runtastic
Created by Adidas, the app tracks your distance on runs, jogs, and walks. Runtastic also provides feedback and pairs with your shoes to track miles.
Price: Free for 90 days
Yoga: Yoga Wake Up
Working out isn't always easy. If you're having a hard time getting your day started in the new work from home era, just set an alarm and the app will play a meditation or yoga track to help guide your day.
Price: Free
Yoga: Down Dog
Roll out that mat and get started on improving your downward dog. The app features countless videos to enhance your yoga practice. And due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the app is free along with its sister brands Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute workout. Get to downloading now.
Price: Free until April 1st
Dance Cardio: Steezy Studio
Calling all the undiscovered dancers of the world! The app offers free online dance tutorials that can be easily streamed in your living room. Right now, it is offering a free week trial of the programming. All levels are welcome and dance shoes not required!
Price: Free week trial
Dance Cardio: Pure Barre
If you love the studio classes at your local Pure Barre, you are going to love the app version. It's precisely the same, except you don't have to travel to a busy studio or compare yourself to the person next to you in class. Win, win.
Price: Free
Variety: Sweat at Home with Kayla Itsines
Popular Instagram fitness star Kayla Itsines created her own workout app. It's full of different fitness routines as well as nutrition programming.
Price: $119/year
Variety: 8 Fit
Want an app catered to your needs? Meet 8fit, the app that creates personalized workout, diet, and wellness plans. The content features a variety of full-body HIIT training with workouts like cardio boxing, and yoga as well as nutrition and meditation tips and tricks.
Price: First month free and $25/month after
Variety: Gold's Amp
The iconic Gold's Gym was the first of its kind to launch a personal training app. The app features results-driven workouts plus a curated playlist for your at-home experience. The app has over 600 indoor and outdoor exercises and categories include bodyweight, core, outdoor run, outdoor walk/jog, stretching, meditation, strength, and more.
Price: Free until May 31st
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