Get inspired and hold yourself accountable in your health and fitness journey with these sports and fitness apps.
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People have their own fitness routines and workouts that work best for them—some people want gyms and coaches, others would prefer a solo experience, some people want to work out with other people, and some people want guidance for their fitness journey on-demand and on-the-go. These days, they also want to be able to track their progress and share it to social media.
Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or want to switch things up by being more organized and consistent, there’s plenty of help available. Aside from trainers and YouTube videos, more and more mobile apps are offering different functions and guides to help you with your health and fitness goals.
If you’re someone who wants some extra guidance and accountability, these apps could be the key to making your fitness routine proper, progressive, and consistent so you can reach your personal goals. Check them out below.
STRAVA
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
That distance tracking app on everyone’s Instagram Story is Strava, which brings fitness tracking and social media together into one platform. You can record your runs, hikes, bikes, and other sports and share them with your community. BINI Aiah uses it, too, and even made a “BINI route” that other runners can follow. It’s completely free to use, but there are premium features.
NIKE RUN CLUB
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
The free Nike Run Club app is one of the most popular running apps you can download right now. It offers a guided running program and training to be a better runner, whether you want to run for exercise or are training for a marathon. Nike coaches help you through the exercises, motivating you to take that running start and all the necessary next steps. It can help you track your distance and activity, personalize your running, and create or join challenges made by other users. It can even connect to your shoes and tell you which one benefits you the most when running or when it’s time to get a new pair.
NIKE TRAINING CLUB
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
If staying indoors is your thing, or the weather won’t allow for some running, the Nike Training Club app has your back. Choose a training program or exercise from expert trainers and coaches, try guided meditations or healthy recipes, and build your own workout and wellness routine from the comfort of your own home. Improve your cardio, strength, flexibility, or endurance while also being mindful of the holistic aspect of health and wellness with the variety of offers in this app.
CLASSPASS
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
ClassPass is basically a subscription membership that gives you access to studios, gyms, spas, programs, classes, and appointments for a variety of things. It lets you know if there are any classes or appointments at the top locations near you, and you can reserve your slots as well as earn credit to try other activities.
RUNNA
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
With the uptick in running as an exercise and hobby, and an increase in people participating in marathons, you can never run out of apps to help you. Another app is Runna, a comprehensive running companion that helps you train for 5K, 10K, half-marathons, marathons, and ultra marathons. There are also personalized holistic plans including ones for injury recovery, diet and nutrition, and stamina-building.
STEPSAPP
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
Whether the recommended steps you take per day are 5,000 or 10,000, any sort of movement or activity is beneficial to your health. Walking is the easiest and most accessible activity for many, and the StepsApp allows you to track each step and gain insights about your activities (like progress, distance, time, and active calories).
WORKOUT FOR WOMEN
Get the app on iOS/Google Play
This free workout app offers a wide selection of exercises and activities that are perfect for beginners and more advanced fitness girlies. Workout for Women has exercises that target different muscle groups and allow you to work towards your own personal goals. With guided video demos, you can try cardio, yoga, strength training, and flexibility workouts and build a routine that works for you.
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