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Fitness apps?

jcelo24
jcelo24

I am trying to get back into shape. I would love to have a trainer, but unfortunately, I don't have the money to pay somebody to help me work out right now. I would try work out videos, but I go to the gym to work out more than working out at home because I am a student living in a small apartment. I wanted to ask for other people's recommendations or suggestions on fitness or exercise apps for iPhones? Thanks!

Brooke911
Brooke911
You got this! You can do it! The Iphone has the health app already on it that tracks your steps. I would start with that.
wavewater
wavewater
I would focus on a specific piece of equipment-- dumbbells, barbells, kettlebell or with whatever equipment you want to work.

then look up specific exercises.

the book "starting strength" by rippletoe is all about barbell exercies, but I'm sure there are lots of free youtube videos. plus, blogs and other fitness websites.
wavewater
wavewater
(apps I've used weren't that helpful, but this was a while ago. haven't tried any recently.)
meaganrae23
meaganrae23
The nike app is a good app I have used in the past!
MamaFluff1989
MamaFluff1989
I currently use "MyFitnessPal" to help me track my calorie and food intake and I also use the app to track my exercise. I have a FitBit that communicates with MyFitnessPal to help me track the calories I take in and the exercise I complete to help me stay under my daily goal. It's a free app and works great with iPhone.
BL9
BL9
MyFitnessPal is my personal favorite free nutrition tracking app. there's a lot of more advanced features that you have to pay for, but the basics are all free and super easy to use.

Good luck!