Clicks BroNation: 5 Fitness apps that will help you crush your exercise goals

“Smartphone apps all serve a purpose," explains Suné Smit, a registered biokineticist. "Some act as a digital trainer, guiding you through new workouts, while others help you track your activity and give you new insights into your nutrition. While fitness apps can help optimise your training, combining technology with expert guidance from a health or fitness professional ensures the best results.”

Try these fitness apps:

1. Strava 

Strava is a social fitness platform that enables you to track activities, connect with friends, and participate in fitness challenges. It effectively tracks running, cycling, and swimming, providing detailed insights into speed, distance, and elevation. “It's an excellent app for cyclists and runners,” says Suné.

2. Leap Health Fitness 

Its daily routines hit all major muscle groups, letting you build muscle at home. No equipment is needed – just your bodyweight. It offers abs, chest, legs and full-body workouts, all designed by experts at leaphealth.fitness. A tip from Suné for tracking your progress: “Muscle growth is tricky to track with apps. While smart scales can estimate mass, measuring circumferences (arms, chest) might be more practical.”

3. Fitify

Fitify offers personalised workout plans for all fitness levels, including strength, HIIT, and yoga routines with video guidance. “It's ideal for bodyweight and functional strength exercises,” says Suné. Its offline workouts and premium content provide flexibility for home or gym use. While apps offer valuable guidance, Suné reminds us that supervised sessions can prevent injuries and ensure long-term progress.

4. Nike Training Club

The Nike Training Club app offers over 180 workout routines led by top trainers across categories like yoga, strength, and mobility. Whether you are doing bodyweight exercises or diving into a fully equipped gym session, it has got you covered with options ranging from quick-hit sessions to 45-minute burners. You will also have access to exclusive content from Nike legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin Hart, and more.

5. My Fitness Pal

Don't know how many calories are in that burger? My Fitness Pal can help you out. With its massive database of food information, you can easily log your meals and keep tabs on your calorie intake. Plus, it can help you set the right weight loss goals based on your current weight. It’s the ultimate tool for anyone serious about nutrition and lifestyle improvement.

Invest in a fitness watch

“Fitness watches deliver real-time workout feedback right on your wrist, making performance monitoring seamless.” says Suné. “While apps have their perks, fitness watches can also provide one of the best experiences for immediate insights and effective performance tracking.”

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