Despite the likelihood of Toronto entering the grey zone of the reopening framework this February, most businesses that are recreational in nature such as gyms will remain closed.
5 Best Home Workout Apps that Health Enthusiasts Need to Use Right Now
Thankfully, there are a lot of apps out there that can guide and inspire fitness enthusiasts and avid gym-goers who have no choice but to continue exercising at home nearly a year into the pandemic.
What Makes a Good Workout App
Whether you’re a yogi or more of a HIIT person, a good workout app provides clear instructions via video and/or audio and can be tailored to your needs.
On top of the workout proper, they should also, ideally, cover warm-up and wind-down exercises — two key steps that are highlighted in Gala Bingo’s guide to toning up.
Warm-up exercises such as seated leg raises are able to lessen the risk of injury and reduce muscle soreness. On the other hand, wind-down routines like spinning arm circles can help regulate blood flow and prevent blood pressure from dropping too quickly.
Good workout apps also provide you a wide range of exercises to try out so that you never get bored, and these should offer easy ways to plan out your sessions and monitor your progress.
The Best Home Workout apps
Peloton
If you are the type of person who likes working out alongside others, may it be co-gym buffs or coaches, Peloton would be the perfect app for you. This app can provide you with live sessions that are led by professional coaches who can offer plenty of encouragement and advice.
They also have a collection of recorded activities and a huge library of workouts that require little to no equipment. With Peloton, you will not only be able to achieve your fitness goals but also support hunger relief efforts through their workout-based challenge called Pelothon.
Aaptiv
Sometimes having to constantly look at a screen can get in the way of working out. If this applies to you, the workout app Aaptiv is right up your alley.
Instead of using videos to demonstrate what you should be doing, Aaptiv will talk you through every activity. The detailed and easy-to-follow audio instructions also come with licensed music, saving you from the hassle of setting up a different music app.
Fitbit Coach
Made for those who like Fitbit wearables, Fitbit Coach is a workout app that can help you make the most out of the latest tech you wear day in and day out.
This app uses the daily activity logged by your fitness tracker to help you track progress and to recommend different workouts.
With this feature, you don’t have to manually track your progress and change up your routines and goals, since the app will automatically do it for you.
Workout Trainer
For those of you who like to keep things simple and straightforward, Skimble’s Workout Trainer would be the best home workout app to download. This app asks first-time users to complete a questionnaire that will measure physical fitness.
Based on the results, Workout Trainers will recommend exercises and workout plans that will help you attain your personal fitness goals.
To ensure that users stay focused and consistent, there is a feature where users can track streaks and statistics, as well as hire one-on-one trainers that have different fitness specialties.
Nike Training Workout App
If your fitness goals are largely influenced by your favorite pro athletes, the Nike Training Workout App will be the right one for you.
This app offers over 180 routines and a wide array of content from top trainers and world-renowned athletes like Serena Williams and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Depending on how intense you want your workout to be, programs within the app can be quick or last up to 45 minutes.
To accommodate all types of fitness enthusiasts, the Nike Training Workout App also has numerous programs — from yoga to weight lifting.
For more advice on the best apps to get, check out our article on the 14 of the Most Useful Google Apps You Never Knew Existed.
