6 Health Apps That Make Exercising Too Fun to Skip

Since the dawn of time, humans have used exercise as a miracle cure. It is free, simple to begin with, has no side effects when done correctly, and requires no prescription. Exercise would be the most cost-effective medicine of all time if it were a drug. The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that people should engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercises (moderate intensity) every week for substantial health benefits. Having said that, certain benefits can be seen with as little as 60 minutes of workout per week.

Over the past couple of years, living a healthy lifestyle has been in trend. Nowadays, being healthy entails being attractive, successful, and physically fit. Obesity and sedentary office work are becoming more widely recognized as causes of health issues. Adverse health conditions motivate millions of people over the world to participate in sports. That is precisely the reason why fitness apps have become so popular in recent years. According to Research Dive, the global market for virtual fitness solutions is estimated to garner a revenue of $59,650.3 million and surge at a CAGR of 33.5% by the year 2027. Apart from the reason that gyms and other fitness institutions have been shut to comply with the social distancing norms, virtual fitness has become all-the-more popular with nation-wide lockdowns and people having more time on their hands to finally spend some on themselves.

Top Home Workout Applications at a Glance

The apps mentioned below provide workouts that people can do at home, though many also provide ideas, advice, and encouragement for exercising outside or at the gym. There's also a combination of free and paid app choices on the list; so there's something for everyone's budget.

1. Best for small and quick workouts: The 7 Minute Workout
2. Best for meditation: Headspace
3. Best Trainer-In-Your-Pocket: PEAR Personal Fitness
4. Best for Beginners: Sworkit
5. Best Budget App: Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer
6. Best Overall: My Fitness Pal

Each app has some unique features and there are some pros and cons to each application. They are discussed below.

• Best for small and quick workouts: The 7 Minute Workout

The 7 Minute Workout is ideal for people with hectic schedules who don't have time to go to the gym, are frequent travelers, or those who are just getting started and need to set smaller goals. On the home screen, the app provides three workouts: a seven-minute HIIT sweat session, a basic workout, or seven minutes workout based on your abs. The app's users adore the app's informative pre-workout demos and the manageable time sessions of the workouts

• Best for meditation: Headspace

• Best Fitness Trainer-In-One’s-Pocket:  Fitness Coach from PEAR

Personal Health Coach from PEAR is not just an activity tracker and calorie calculator. It connects to other wellness apps, such as my fitness coach, and gathers data from the user's smartwatch or smartphone to generate a customized workout according to his or her benchmark details, like weight, BMI, etc. To top it off, the PEAR application works with several wireless headphones, allowing users complete freedom of activity while working out.

• Best for Beginners: Sworkit

Sworkit is a popular app on iTunes and Google Play because of its versatility; users choose a target from the strength, yoga, exercise, or stretching categories, punch in the amount of time they have to work out, and Sworkit builds a workout for them automatically. Gradual increases in workload and variety of classes make this a perfect option for beginners who want to try new exercises—plus, with no gym membership or equipment needed, users have no reason not to get in shape. The variety of exercises can keep them interested, and users can personally text the app's trainers with any concerns or questions.

• Top Budget App:  Fitness Trainer for Daily Workouts

Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer is a good, and free, choice for someone who is just settling into a daily workout routine or fall short on budget. It provides five-to-thirty-minute workouts for men and women, all at home, so that people don't have to go to the gym if they can't afford a membership or are uncomfortable working out in front of others. The workouts are well-liked by reviewers for striking a balance between being simple to follow but challenging enough to experience the burn, as well as the clear video instructions for each session.

• Best Overall: My Fitness Pal

My Fitness Pal has been at the top of the charts for a while, with top publishers praising it for its almost limitless features. It's the wellness app for anyone who wants it all; it tracks workout stats and monitors calorie consumption, assists users in changing their routines to achieve personal health goals, and provides unrivaled customization for each of its features.

Fitness apps are a fun way to perform workouts and monitor progress, from rep counts to weekly miles. Keeping a track of a user's behavior will help them stay motivated and assist them in achieving their fitness and health goals. Users can also view the workouts and complete them anytime and wherever they want with the help of fitness apps. Aside from the motivational and convenience advantages, workout apps are less expensive than getting a gym membership or hiring a personal fitness trainer.

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Princy A. J

Princy holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. University at Chennai, India. After a successful academic record, she pursued her passion for writing. A thorough professional and enthusiastic writer, she enjoys writing on various categories and advancements in the global industries. She plays an instrumental role in writing about current updates, news, blogs, and trends.