Five Free Fitness Apps

By Andrea Drever

Content and Editorial Director

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This app, which received a $1.5 million investment from Mark Cuban after appearing on “Shark Tank”, functions as a sort of playlist for exercise. You can choose between bodyweight strength exercises, stretches, cardio, or yoga, depending on your mood at the moment.
Available on iOS and Android.

7-Minute Workout

Developed by Johnson & Johnson, this app lets you fit in quick workouts whenever you have a few moments to spare. You don’t need equipment, and can choose from 72 exercises and customizable workouts all designed to keep you motivated and moving.
Available on iOS and Android.

FitOn

FitOn gives you free access to workout classes from celebrity trainers, like Cassey Ho and Jonathan Van Ness. You can browse by category, body part you want to focus on, length of workout and intensity. There are even 10-minute workouts when you just want something quick.
Available on iOS and Android.

Yoga for Beginners | Mind+Bod‪y

Looking for an entry point into a yoga practice? This app is a great place to start your journey. The app has a section entitled “beginner yoga” which teaches you all the basics. And once you’re ready, it’s easy to scale up the difficulty of your sessions.
Available on iOS and Android.

Zombies, Run!

This app gets major kudos for creativity. With this “exergame”, you’ll be introduced to a zombie-themed storyline that requires you to complete “missions” that entail walking, jogging or running, all in an attempt to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Available on iOS and Android.

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