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Eight workout apps to help you stay in shape
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Workout apps can help you achieve your fitness goals. (Shutterstock/-)
Install these workout apps to get your own virtual personal trainer at home and keep you motivated in achieving your fitness goals.
For bodybuilders or regular gym-goers who dislike complicated user interfaces, JEFIT provides an interesting option. You can create your own workout plans or use the app's featured programs such as "Six Weeks Six Pack Abs" or "Toning Those Curves". Once you sign up, you will be given access to more than 1,300 free animated exercises.
Available on: Android and iOS
Designed for women, Nike+ Training Club allows you to work out at your own pace. It has different levels of training, from beginner to advanced. The training comes with video guidance, equipped with audio and step-by-step images. It allows you to choose specific goals such as "Get Lean", "Get Toned", "Get Strong" and "Get Focused". You can also stay motivated by doing workouts featuring Nike pro athletes and designed by Nike master trainers.
Available on: Android and iOS
Running, walking, cycling, kayaking and mountain biking are among the activities supported by Endomondo. It conveniently allows you to see your duration, speed, distance and calories. It can also be synced with Google Fit or MyFitnessPal and is compatible with fitness devices such as Pebble, Android Wear and Apple Watch.
Available on: Android, iOS and Windows Phone
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The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout
The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout features videos of Chris Jordan, the man behind the original seven-minute workout. Over 1,000 variations are available based on the app’s customized 72 exercises and 22 workouts. Also, circuits, music and time can be adjusted when you are working out.
Available on: Android and iOS
Zombie enthusiasts will enjoy using this app as it takes you into a world full of zombies to encourage you to keep running. The audio guidance will tell you when the zombies are trying to catch you in each mission. This award-winning app has 200 missions that will make you run everywhere, including at the gym. Just like in a zombie apocalypse, it also features a "Base Builder" where you can gather supplies to rebuild your town.
Available on: Android and iOS
Daily Yoga features HD videos that show over 400 yoga poses. It also provides a schedule designed by professional yoga instructors to keep your wellness in check. Some of the exercises available include "Yoga for Glowing Skin", "Yoga for Flexibility" and "Morning Yoga". Daily Yoga also features a Health Data Log that tracks your calories.
Available on: Android and iOS
(Read also: Studies: Beyond scales, fitness, and body fat key for health)
MyFitnessPal is an app that merges healthy food and exercise, then counts your calories based on them. The app has a database of over 6,000,000 foods, so it can easily recognize what you are about to eat. It also allows you to import recipes from the internet and track them.
Available on: Android and iOS
Pocket Yoga allows you to set the duration and level of yoga sessions based on your preferences. The app has audio guidance that will tell you when to inhale or exhale and calming music to accompany your session. It also features a yoga dictionary that shows the right yoga poses, with a description, advantages and other information.
Available on: Android, iOS and Windows Phone
