Best for the Time-Conscious: Sworkit
iOS and Android
$14.99 per month or $89.99 per year
This is the perfect app for those who don't have much time to work out. It’s a practical tool if you’re busy, physically active and don’t want to miss out on a workout. Sworkit’s customized programs mean you can fit a workout in whenever you have the time.
First, choose what type of routine you want: stretching, yoga, cardio or strength. Next, enter how many minutes you have available. You will be given a precisely timed, sports scientist-approved workout to fit the time you have, whether it’s 5 minutes or 60.
Recently added features include the long-awaited small equipment workout series starting with kettlebells. Runners now have six new supplemental workouts.
Best for Runners: Runmeter
iOS and Android
Free
$9.99 for Elite
This app is highly customizable and helps people collect data about their runs. The free app works by using your phone’s internal sensor and GPS to gauge distance, speed, duration and more. It’s a great stand-in for a runner’s watch and offers you maps, graphs, training plans and more.
View pie charts and bar graphs summarizing your workouts. Plan, track, train, analyze and share. With the Elite membership, your experience will be ad-free and you can enjoy many extra features.
Best for Pilates: Fitivity Pilates Training
iOS and Android
Free
$4.99 for the entire Pilates program
Fitivity helps you start training your core, especially your hips, back and abdomen. You won’t just strengthen your muscle groups but you'll also improve your flexibility and coordination. The routines are simple to follow and doing them can help you with balance and posture too.
Experience multiple training programs and switch between them. In addition to weekly workouts, Fitivity Beats is an engaging exercise experience that combines mixes by DJs and supportive trainers. You can try it for free for three weeks and then upgrade to the paid version if you find it useful.
