COVID-19 is raging in Russia, and the best way to fight it is to stay at home and try to keep a low profile. The task is not difficult, but due to the lack of movement, many (including us!) have begun to gain fat, and you can no longer go to the gym or even go for a run. Habr's editors tried apps for exercising at home for a week, launching new ones every morning.
| We decided to talk about fitness applications as part of the Remote Marathon on Habr Career. We started this soul-saving movement so that we ourselves would not go crazy in isolation. At the same time, we hope that this activity will help someone improve their remote work skills, make their home office more comfortable, and simply add variety to their quarantine routine. Topic of the week: workplace |
1.Workout Trainer
Every woman should download this app. This is functional for everyday exercises. You choose a goal, and the trainers in the app help you achieve it. Slimmer figure? Strong arms? You can choose from thousands of exercises and training programs. The program supports reminders and combines workouts with playlists. The diary is indispensable for athletes.
Workout Trainer
Developer: Skimble Inc.
Number of installations: 10,000,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
2.7
★★★★★
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Nike Training Club
Platform: iOS, Android
Nike Training Club offers 185 free workouts including yoga, strength, endurance and mobility training. The application supports Apple Watch, develops adaptive programs and personalized recommendations. In addition, you can follow programs developed for famous athletes: Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan and others.
The Nike app is very similar to Adidas Training - similar functionality, similar interface, even the need for authorization. Unless Nike does not have the ability to log into the application through a Google account - only through Facebook or a separate registration in the service using an email address and password.
The first drawback that immediately catches my eye and became critical for me is that there is no version of the application for iPad. To use it, you have to be content with the iPhone version, which needs to be stretched to see at least something - however, this is also inconvenient, since their screen aspect ratios do not match - you have to endure black bars on the sides. Of course, this is a drawback only for tablet users - for others it does not play any role. However, it seems to me that a large screen is the most convenient option for studying - put it in front of you on a table or bedside table and study. The large screen allows you to see everything that is happening in the video instructions.
2.Freeletics Bodyweight
Freeletics is a base of exercises that you can do both outdoors and at home. It is important to note that the actions do not require the use of any accessories. Everyone will be able to use their body weight to strengthen a specific muscle. Exercises are adjusted depending on the level of advancement. Beginners and accomplished athletes alike will find ideas for workouts without equipment on this platform. Freeletics is also full of social features. You can share your lesson results with friends. After purchasing a subscription, you will be able to access additional features, including a training plan.
Freeletics Bodyweight
Developer: Freeletics
Number of installations: 10,000,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
4.6
★★★★★
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Read also: Best apps for working out at home
Charity Miles (Free)
Just download Charity Miles and get out there. The app will measure the distance you have walked, run or biked. This way you will earn money for charity: 10 cents per mile for cyclists, 25 cents per mile for walkers and runners. All this is possible thanks to the kind sponsors: Timex Sports, Humana and Lifeway Foods.
JEFIT Workout
It's a free app with access to over 1,300 exercises with precise descriptions and animations. The functionality gives you the chance to create your own training plan. The built-in training diary collects statistics and tracks progress. In addition, you can join the Jefit user community and compare your results with other people who love a healthy lifestyle. This way you will be able to support each other in the fight for the figure of your dreams.
JEFIT Workout
Developer: Jefit Inc
Number of installations: 5,000,000+
Android
Price: Free
4.4
★★★★★
Install
Fitocracy (free)
Fitocracy makes working out fun. Fitness with Fitocracy is more like a game where you track your work, get points, unlock new achievements and fight in quests. The application is very simple and interactive. In the blink of an eye, you can organize and track your workouts. The best fitness instructors ensure that the exercises are performed correctly. Follow your fitocrats for your daily dose of inspiration.
Sworkit Personal Trainer
Sworkit is an app for people who often don't have enough time for a full workout. The algorithm and set of exercises are very simple. You tell the app what type of workout you want to do and how much time you have for it. The platform immediately provides a list of personal recommendations. The basic version offers more than 200 training exercises, many of which involve using your own body weight to strengthen a specific muscle group. You will not need additional equipment or inventory. The program allows you to create your own workouts.
Sworkit Personal Trainer
Developer: Nexercise Inc
Number of installations: 5,000,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
4.5
★★★★★
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How to exercise using the app
We consulted with a fitness trainer at one of the federal chains of sports clubs, Alexey Malakin, on the issue of exercising at home using selected applications. He named the main points in favor of such activities.
This is relevant
Many of these fitness apps are very relevant now because they allow you to train on your own. Most of these apps facilitate home workouts by acting as your digital personal trainer, which makes them really useful for many people, especially those new to the sport.
This is a gain of experience
Subsequently, beginners begin to become more and more interested in the sports lifestyle, and for me, as a personal trainer, it is much easier to work with people who already have basic knowledge of exercise and nutrition.
5.Aaptiv
Aaptiv bills itself as an "audio fitness app." There are 3,000 individual workout programs available that can be combined with playlists. The tracks in the database are mostly modern hits. Aaptiv is considered the first workout app for Android and iOS. The functionality was created to allow sports enthusiasts to train anywhere. Some sessions take as little as seven minutes. Once you install the platform, you will find everything from cycling to yoga. A monthly subscription to the paid version of Aaptiv costs $15.
Aaptiv
Developer: Aaptiv
Number of installations: 1,000,000+
Android
Price: Free
3.8
★★★★★
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Interesting fact. Regular fitness classes, a properly selected diet, maintaining a low weight, quitting smoking and alcohol prolong a person’s life by at least 10 years, according to published statistics from doctors from Harvard. Source - RIA Novosti.
Fitness for weight loss by Verv
Another fitness app that helps you lose weight with personalized workouts. The first results can be observed after 6 weeks.
Advantages:
- availability of training for problem areas;
- the ability to create personal training plans;
- the presence of an artificial intelligence platform that adapts to personal progress;
- workouts take from 6 minutes. in a day.
Flaws:
- Among the disadvantages, the most often noted is the inflated cost of Premium access and automatic renewal of the subscription even if the application is deleted.
The program works on iOS 10.3 and higher. The app itself is free, but access to personal training is paid. The cost of a weekly subscription is $9.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/fitness-for-weight-loss-by-verv/id1215301573?mt=8
Recommendations: short but intense workouts are suitable for those who cannot always find time to exercise, but want to lose weight.
6.Fitbit Coach
The app will help you easily track your daily activities and workouts. You can compare the result and overall progress with friends and family. This will further motivate you to take action. When you order a special bracelet, this is an additional upgrade. The app will also remind you of your daily water intake. You can add dishes to your diet and track your weight. The functionality is available for free, but you can buy a VIP package with an increased number of functions.
Fitbit Coach
Developer: Fitbit
Number of installations: 1,000,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
4.3
★★★★★
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Lose weight! Calorie counter from Webimatic invest llc
Using the application, you can choose a suitable program for weight loss, count calories, and select exercises. In addition, there is a database of 51,000 dishes.
Advantages:
- 150 tips for fighting extra pounds.
- 83 types of workouts.
- Constant replenishment of recipes.
- BJU consumption schedules and recording of water consumed.
- Control of body parameters and weight.
- The ability to choose or create your own training program, create a schedule.
- Built-in calorie counter.
- Physical activity tracking.
Flaws:
- data failure;
- there is no synchronization with the pedometer;
- periodic debiting of money.
To install the application, iOS 7.0 or higher is required. Can be downloaded for free on iTunes.
https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/lose weight-calorie-counter/id969787389?mt=8
Recommendations: the application will help those who have difficulty losing weight. Based on the information about meals entered by the user, the system will give recommendations on training and nutrition. A workout log helps you manage your weight, track your progress, and count calories.
7.MapMyFitness
MyFitnessPal is an app for healthy eating enthusiasts. The application database contains more than 5 million products! Each is described in detail with nutritional information. All you have to do is scan the barcode. The app can calculate the calorific value and nutritional value of cooked meals (adding ingredients). The database contains more than 350 cardio and strength exercises. You can add friends, compare your progress and motivate each other by playing sports every day.
MapMyFitness
Developer: MapMyFitness, Inc.
Number of installations: 1,000,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
4.8
★★★★★
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Yes, this application is not intended for sports, but you can find a lot of useful things there for your training. Both professional athletes and amateurs share training programs on Instagram, chiropractors tell us how to properly develop joint mobility, improve posture and relax tight muscles, nutritionists talk about nutrition and point out the most common mistakes. Here you can find training programs for home, street, gym, learn new interesting exercises and be inspired by the excellent form of other users. The main thing is to approach everything “wisely” and in any case consult with specialists.
Price: free
8.StrongLifts 5×5
StrongLifts 5×5 (Android, iOS) is a platform based on five sets, five reps, and five core exercises. You can hit the gym to do squats, bench presses, deadlifts, overhead presses, and a variety of other barbell activities. To get results, three minutes of training per week is enough. The application reminds you which exercises to perform in each block. The training is accompanied by video tutorials. The program advises how long to rest between sets. As you log your reps, StrongLifts 5x5 will graph your progress in a weekly or monthly view. Upgrading the program to the paid version opens up additional exercises for the arms, muscles and legs. Paid functionality syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit.
StrongLifts 5×5
Developer: StrongLifts
Number of installations: 1,000,000+
Android
Price: Free
4.9
★★★★★
Install
Read also: Best apps for counting calories
Woman fitness for weight loss abishkking limited
The application, developed specifically for women, allows you to safely lose excess weight in just 30 days. It offers not only a training program, but also more than 100 types of diets.
Advantages:
- Track your weight loss progress and calories burned;
- gradual increase in exercise intensity;
- choosing a suitable training program.
Users do not note any negative aspects in the application.
The program works on iOS 8.0 and higher. The app itself is free, but you may need to purchase built-in products. Their annual price is $39.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/ua/app/woman-fitness-for-weight-loss/id1266612768?l=ru&mt=8
Recommendations: fitness for weight loss is recommended for women who want to improve their physical shape and lose weight.
9.FitProSport
A simple and effective application for training in the gym without a trainer. Here are 4 workout programs for men and women and a list of over 200 exercises for all muscle groups, including cardio and swimming. In addition to the gym programs, there are two home workout plans.
FitProSport
Developer: FitProSport
Number of installations: 1,000,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
4.7
★★★★★
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Seven
Platform: iOS, Android
The app's format involves exercising for only seven minutes a day. The developers claim that Seven workouts are based on scientific research and provide maximum benefits to the body in the shortest possible time. The application itself develops a weekly training program in different categories: general and dynamic training, stretching exercises and unloading exercises. In total, Seven offers more than 200 exercises of varying degrees of difficulty and video instructions for them.
Seven is well suited for people with a busy schedule and those who do not set themselves extreme goals such as losing tens of kilograms. The application has a simple interface and does not impose a paid subscription. And in the latest update, the developers added the ability to practice together with other users around the world.
The main difference between the application and the others is the seven-minute format. It does not have separate programs for CrossFit or training for individual muscle groups, and the set of classes is most reminiscent of exercises at a children's camp. But, since I usually lose in the war against laziness, Seven, with its short and simple exercises, stands out from the rest for the better.
10.Yoga Studio
A yoga exercise app will help strengthen your muscles and calm your nerves. You will be able to explore the secrets of meditation and perform your favorite asanas. After installation, video instructions, different difficulty levels and music for home exercises are available.
Yoga Studio
Developer: Fit For Life LLC
Number of installations: 100,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
3.9
★★★★★
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11.You Are Your Own Gym
You don't need expensive gym memberships or large pieces of equipment to stay fit and healthy. You Is Your Own teaches you how to use your bodyweight to perform over 200 exercises based on Marc Lauren's system. The man thought through the program well, working for ten years and training about 1,000 soldiers in the United States.
You Are Your Own Gym
Developer: Leafcutter Studios
Number of installations: 100,000+
Android
Price: 377 RUR
4.1
★★★★★
Install
SportsSetter
The developers of SportsSetter think there are several ways to improve your fitness. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things that will make your mind and body stronger.
The application has a fairly interactive interface. Go to the app, sign up and find your workout routine. Then activate the pass and go to the specified location to check the data transfer. You will need these passes on an ongoing basis to access training. A non-activated pass is valid for 30 days. One entry costs $7.99
12.GymUp
Free application for training in the gym. You can store detailed statistics and personal records. Here you will find exercise guides, professional training programs from sports champions, fitness calculators and even bodybuilding positions. The functionality will help you calculate body proportions, fat percentage and much more.
GymUp
Developer: Iron Lab
Number of installations: 100,000+
Android
Price: Free
4.7
★★★★★
Install
Runtastic PRO push-ups
Application for training arms, back and chest muscles, push-ups. At the same time, no equipment or trips to the gym are required.
Advantages:
- maintaining personal statistics;
- voice accompaniment;
- 3 levels of training program;
- automatic push-up counting;
- the ability to compare your results with other users;
- awarding with motivational badges.
Flaws:
- The only negative nuance users note is frequent advertising.
The application is installed on iOS 9.3 and later versions. Cost – 169 rubles.
https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/push-ups-runtastic-pro/id570180361?mt=8
Recommendations: Runtastic PRO push-ups are suitable for those who want to train their arms and add definition to their upper body.
13.Keelo
If you want to find exercises for the whole body, this platform will be a good choice. Keelo offers intense, fast-paced workouts, each customized based on your recent stats. Exercises in Russian generally last from 7 to 20 minutes.
Developer: Throwdown Labs, Inc.
Number of installations: 50,000+
Android, iOS
Price: Free
5.0
★★★★★
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Bottom line
For the most part, the applications are very similar to each other in both functionality and the number of different exercises. ProFit
was unpleasantly surprised - the application has a fairly high rating in the App Store, but without a paid subscription you can’t do anything at all in it - just walk through the interface.
Moreover, this same subscription is also the most expensive among the entire selection. Personally, I was not able to make friends with Nike Training Club
- it is completely incomprehensible why such a large company still, in 2022, has not acquired a version of the sports application for iPad.
But I really liked Workout Trainer
and
adidas Training
.
The first captivates with a wide range of programs and exercises, in which you can find anything in your own way - but only if you know English. And the second, on the contrary, is without frills - minimalistic, convenient and with full functionality. Seven
also seemed interesting, at least as an assistant for morning exercises.
Curator's choice
Evgeny Rossinsky, director of technology at ivi:
I’ve been doing sports at home for eight years now, I do it every day for 20 minutes. I was very sorry to spend a lot of time going to the gym. It was important to develop a habit and then stick to it. To exercise on my own, I have been using the Stark Fitness app for a very long time and pay an annual subscription. Everything is simple there: you say what kind of exercise equipment you have (if you don’t have any, it’s okay, there are plenty of exercises there without using additional tools), you choose the duration of the workout and you get a ready-made option.
14.ASICS Studio
ASICS Studio is a platform that gives subscribers access to guided audio workouts. Even a beginner can achieve various fitness goals. Those who install the application will have access to strength training or cardio, CrossFit, etc. The exercises will be accompanied by recommendations from professional trainers and motivating music.
Videos and photos can be used as tutorials, while timers and audio prompts make it easy to keep track of your workout pace. You will be able to download functionality for offline use. The application is available with a free 14-day trial. After this period ends, you will have to subscribe.
ASICS Studio
Developer: ASICS Digital, Inc.
Number of installations: 10,000+
Android
Price: Free
4.1
★★★★★
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