HIIT | Down Dog 9+

I started downdog HIIT (and yoga!) during 2020 when my gym closed, and I’ve been doing it regularly ever since. I take my iPad with me on the road and never have to miss a workout. When my gym re-opened, I didn’t go back. I love that every workout is different, the visuals and explanations are clear, and they constantly add new exercises to the app so I don’t get bored. It’s so easy to dial up and down the difficulty based on how I’m feeling each day, and I love that I can get a challenging workout in with a short amount of time. You can even tell it if there are certain moves you’d like less of. My go-to is full body rotation at level 3 for core and legs and level 2 for arms! Also, Carlos is my favorite voice. I do wish I could skip some songs, but that’s only come up with some of the recently added songs. I’ve only tried the option to add weights a few times and think it could be good, but it’s not in my heavy rotation yet. There used to be an option to download workouts for offline use, but that seems to have gone away in the last few months. Would love to see that come back,

If you’re like me and stopped going to the gym when COVID hit, finding these in home work out apps seriously saved me. The yoga app is my absolute favorite but I’m starting to use the HIIT app as well and I’m going to check out the Barre app. All of their apps are included in the subscription!!!! By far the best bang for your Buck out there and I HATE paying for subscriptions but this one is 1000% worth it. They show you how to do the poses and guide you through the workout as you’re going. It is fairly different every time but there is some repetition in some of the yoga poses but it’s still entertaining and not boring like going to the gym is for me. You also don’t need equipment except for maybe a yoga mat but that’s it! I definitely recommend these to anyone! Beginners or advanced!

***update - the HIIT app is fantastic. I’ve never done HIIT before but it’s easy to follow and it’s an awesome workout. I still highly recommend these apps. Home workouts are totally possible you don’t HAVE to go to the gym or classes to get a great workout.

This App is simply amazing. It exceeded my expectations. I use it as a substitute to my gym classes due to COVID-19 pandemic and quarantining. I always feel so good after I finish a workout. The simulated workouts are comparable to a personal trainer but also gives the feel of a group workout because I do it with my husband! We are able to get in our workouts before the three children awake. I love the pop music (you have a choice of genre) and the fresh routines. I also appreciate the flexibility of this app to be able to customize my workout intervals, recovery time, dynamic (is circuit rotation v. Isolated muscles), duration, level, etc. Lastly, the App company believes in social responsibility and altruism. They were kind enough to give this quality app for free during quarantine and discounted for students. I have shared this all with so many friends. Despite my skeptical of simulated workouts, this one instantly made me a believer. Thank you to the app developers! This app has contributed to my wellness and sanity. I highly recommend.