If you still can’t get back to the gym, have run out of an expensive gym membership, or want to get a good workout in at home or in the office, there are a number of great apps available that can help you exercise from your mobile phone. There are plenty of paid apps out there ready to make you sweat, and some of them may be worth it in the right circumstances. But you don’t always want to pay. Whether you want to keep moving or kill some time, here’s a list of the best free workout apps for iOS and Android that will help you break a sweat no matter where you are.
(Without a doubt, these are the best free fitness apps, but if you want to explore other options, including paid ones, we have lists of the best fitness apps for Android as well as the best fitness apps for iOS.).
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Nike Training Club
Nike has a long history of combining smart technology and fitness. It was one of the first major training brands to gain a foothold in the mobile phone and smartwatch markets. So it makes sense that the first app on the list is its flagship: Nike Training Club.
The Nike app offers a series of short, guided workouts so you can train at your own pace. Plus, it pairs easily with Apple Watch, adding another layer of functionality if you’re using an iPhone.
Like most services these days, you won’t be surprised to learn that the Nike Training Club app offers paid premium content, such as training programs with a selection of videos led by professional trainers, but the free version is also reliable.
From yoga and bodyweight exercises to tips on weight lifting and muscle toning, the Nike Training Club app offers a comprehensive dictionary of home workouts and run tracking features with smart integration built into it all.
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Just yoga
Simply Yoga comes with excellent instructional videos of varying lengths to help you master all the basic yoga poses, making them easy to do at home, although you’ll likely need a yoga mat and towel.
It’s a fairly simple app that’s good enough for a good workout, although as expected, the free version is ad-supported. If you need a little more functionality and are willing to pay for it, check out our guide to yoga apps.
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Adidas Runtastic
Adidas Runtastic is a personal trainer for runners. Track all sorts of running metrics, including distance covered, pace per mile, and, if you’re wearing a smartwatch that tracks your heart rate, how many calories you’ve burned.
Like many other training apps today, the Adidas Runtastic app brings a social aspect to competitive leaderboards and the ability to create groups of runners.
If you have a WearOS watch, you can put your phone down and the watch will track your progress and sync with the app. This app is free and contains ads, but offers the usual option to pay a small monthly fee to remove them.
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7 minute workout
The explanation is in its name. The 7 Minute Workout offers a simple list of short workouts you can do whenever you want (or when you feel bad about eating pizza).
Each exercise comes with a video tutorial to help you get started. The app is fully voice-activated, allowing you to keep your eye on the prize rather than the timer on your phone.
We’ve highlighted the Android version in the screenshots above, and since this app isn’t available for iOS, we’ve included a great iOS alternative below.
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MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is essential for millions of users in their fitness journey and is much more than just a calorie counter. With detailed food and calorie tracking, motivational reminders and notifications, hundreds of in-app workouts, and the ability to sync with multiple smart devices, MyFitnessPal fits perfectly into your plan for a healthier life.
If you have a fitness goal, MyFitnessPal can help you achieve it. Take advantage of everything this application offers you in the free version. You can scan barcodes on food packaging, import recipes, and track your activities by viewing macros.
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FitOn
FitOn offers personalized plans, workouts with celebrity trainers, and fitness club memberships—all for the low price of $0.
In fact, they really promote it with their motto: the best workouts, always free and active. The FitOn app offers an extensive range of instructor-led exercises, including HIIT, Pilates, yoga, arm exercises, cardio and more.
Like most great fitness apps, FitOn can sync with Apple Health and your smartwatch to help you track your progress more closely.
Start training now and get on the leaderboard with this free app. If you like detailed recipes and personalized meal plans, check out the PRO version of the app, which helps support the free version.
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Free for a limited time
Platoon
With millions of us currently stuck at home, Peloton is offering an extended 90-day free trial of its fitness app.
Don’t worry, you don’t need one of their exercise bikes to use this app. The Peloton app offers instructor-led workouts in all major fitness categories.
The app offers thousands of on-demand and live classes for that spin-class feel, but with social distancing in place. The app also features guided programs ranging from 4 to 18 weeks to help you get fit at your own pace.
There’s no word yet on how long the extended free trial will last, but it’s worth a try while it’s free.
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Source: Digital Trends
