When you’re short on time, money or motivation, the mere thought of going to the gym can be enough to put you off exercise for the rest of the year. Working out at home, however, can help you out on all fronts.
But where do you start? Well, no matter what your fitness goals, these apps all let you test your abilities and push your limits from the relative comfort of your living room. Best of all, you can do all of these workouts without any additional equipment.
Crunch out some abs
From simple hip lifts to plank walks, the Core Crunch 2.0 workout in Nike Training Club will get you working every muscle in your core – and all within 15 minutes a day. Yes, you’ll definitely feel the burn with this one, but a dedicated cool-down session will help keep you limber.
Burn calories, quickly
Want a challenge? Fiit’s Circuits #57 workout gets you moving straight away and offers little let-up during its 25-minute duration. Taking you straight from in-and-out squats to burpee variations, this workout’s for hardcore HIIT fans.
You can run through the workout on your own or schedule in a group class if you need the motivation of others to keep you going.
Enhance your upper body
Got the hang of core workouts and cardio? Keen to focus on toning up your arms, chest and back? Zova’s Chest & Tricep Strength workout will help. Multiple reps of 13 different exercises are crammed into this quick-hit nine-minute workout that will leave your arms feeling like wet spaghetti.
Get fighting fit
Looking for a completely new type of exercise? Boxx will help you get fighting fit by, well, fighting. Not with other people, obviously, but you’ll show that air what’s what.
Turning boxing techniques into heavy duty workouts, Boxx’s BoxxHIIT30 Beginners workout will help you get to grips with the basics while building up your cardio, core and arms.
Recover the right way
Workouts don’t always have to be high-speed, high-impact explosions of energy. Yoga can help you chill out and tone up while giving your body a better balance. If you need a break from squats, planks and sit-ups, the Restore and Return workout in Asana Rebel has you covered, no matter what your level.