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Find the Perfect Fitness App for You
No matter how ambitious your fitness goal, the motivating videos, guided workouts and runs, and supportive communities in these apps can help you reach it.
For cardio
StepsApp Pedometer is a powerful tracker that measures your daily steps, walking workouts, runs, and hikes (as well as wheelchair pushes, through its Apple Watch app). Customize your goals and track calories burned, floors climbed, and distance traveled. Beautiful charts help you visualize your weekly, monthly, and yearly progress.
Nike Run Club’s voice-guided sessions deliver motivation and guidance for experienced and novice runners alike. Programs designed to prep you for everything from 5Ks to full marathons help you figure out which days to run, how far, and at what pace, plus—just as important—what days to rest. Feeling stressed? Check out the mindfulness runs made in collaboration with meditation app Headspace.
For high-intensity interval training
HIIT is all about short, intense bursts of exercise that get your heart rate up and keep it there. The workouts in Seven last exactly (you guessed it) seven minutes, and are designed to help you burn calories and build muscle mass without eating into your precious free time.
Whether you’re looking to build overall muscle or focus on your abs, FitOn lets you tailor its high-intensity sessions to your needs and the equipment on hand (even if that’s none at all). Don’t miss the celebrity workouts with stars like Gabrielle Union and Jonathan Van Ness.
For yoga
Yoga Studio is a great introduction to the mental and physical aspects of the practice. There are over 200 video classes (from Earth Salutations to Hip-Hop Yoga), as well as a library that dives into the specifics of hundreds of poses. Mix and match videos to customize your own routine.
Taking you from stationary poses to flowing movements, Asana Rebel is packed with more than 100 yoga-based workouts to help you build strength, improve your flexibility, and learn to relax. Choose from collections such as Desk Dwellers, Tight & Toned, and—for those with little time—Espresso Five-Minute Workouts.
For general fitness
The Peloton app streams more than 10,000 workout—not just cycling but pilates, cardio, running, yoga, stretching, and more. (There are great workouts for the family too.) Prefer more personalized motivation? Take one of Peloton’s live studio classes, taught by top-tier (and always high-energy) instructors in New York City.
Strava is more than a way to track your bike rides (and swims and runs): It’s a thriving community for fans of pedal power. Pairing metrics like distances covered and altitude gained with a social community, Strava gamifies your training sessions, pushing you not only to hit your goals but help others who follow similar routes on their morning commutes and weekend rides.