The 4 Best Fitness Apps to Boost Your Exercise Routine

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Plus, each one is completely customizable.

Don’t feel like trudging to the gym? No problem. The latest, greatest virtual workout offerings deliver sweat sessions customized to your specific fitness needs and goals. We’ve got the full download on what exercise apps to download next. If you need some elevated workout gear to get you extra inspired, shop our favorite workout dresses and matching sets here. And if you need even more encouragement: Remember that even 10 minutes of working out per day could have astronomical effects, according to new research. So, scroll on and get ready to break a sweat (while you’re at it, try to avoid these six common exercise mistakes, too).

This easy-to-use app offers all the perks of a fitness studio from the privacy of, well, anywhere. Simply choose the type of workout you want—options include HIIT, boxing, Pilates, and barre—and start working virtually with a personal trainer. You can pay by session or buy a package of four, eight, or 12. FlexIt also offers virtual physical therapy, nutritional coaching, meditation and mindfulness classes, and pre- and post-natal support.

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Basic in the best way, this app offers a large selection of straightforward body-weight training, weight lifting, and cardio classes. Here’s the cool twist: The more you work out, the more customized your plan becomes. Fitbod utilizes algorithms to analyze your workout history and suggest specific improvements and new exercises you may benefit from.

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Ideal for the easily bored, Obé has a library of 7,000 on-demand classes of all different modalities and lengths. Post-pandemic, the company noticed that people are looking for more bespoke programs, and they have expanded to meet the need. Now members can complete a questionnaire about their goals, preferred workout types, time commitment, and unique needs. The app synthesizes the data into personalized programs incorporating strength training, cardio, flexibility, and self-care practices.

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Now you can have an elite trainer at your fingertips 24-7. After answering an in-depth questionnaire, you get paired with a pro who designs a plan that addresses your goals and accommodates your lifestyle (including what kinds of activities you like, where you’re working out, and what equipment you have). Along with a weekly program outlining exactly what to do, you get audio coaching delivered to your app to listen to while you work out. Future’s app tracks your progress and sees what workouts you finish (and don’t), allowing your trainer to fine-tune your routine as you progress.

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Bethany Heitman has spent 15 years producing content for women; she is the former editor-in-chief of PeopleStyle and has held senior leadership positions at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York

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