There was a time when having a personal trainer was a certain status symbol, like an Equinox membership or a bike in the first row of SoulCycle. But now, with fitness routines and classes becoming more and more varied, and time more and more precious (sometimes that 7 a.m. prework training session just isn't going to happen), the stress of keeping a trainer on your schedule might just drive you to Chipotle. Luckily, a slew of apps can offer you the same benefits as a one-on-one training session, and they're all just a download away.
Fitness Buddy
Recommended by both LifeHacker and ESPN, Fitness Buddy has an archive of over 1,700 unique exercises (plus 1,000 HD videos and animations to guide you), so you'll never get bored. You can also specify particular routines specific to your goals, from losing weight to building bulk in your chest.
FitStar
FitStar gives you an array of routines developed by personal trainers and exercise physiologists. Most routines range from 10 to 50 minutes, and vary by difficulty level (they also progress in level as you get more fit, so you'll always feel challenged). Virtual trainers—NFL all-star Tony Gonzalez and yoga guru Tara Stiles—are on board to provide a little extra dose of motivation.
My Fitness Pal
Of course they motivate you in the gym, but you can't always have your personal trainer reminding you about calorie counts and carbohydrates while you're at home or dining out. Enter My Fitness Pal, an app that not only logs your workouts, but keeps track of your calories (because everyone knows the perfect body is not built by burpees alone).
Nike+Training Club
Nike knows more than just how to dress you at the gym. The athletic juggernaut's app presents over 100 workouts engineered by Nike Master Trainers, each with video tutorials to show you the ropes. A community "Sportfeed" keeps you motivated with your friends' progress, while you can also upload your own photos and videos to show your newly enviable pecs.
Runtastic Pro
If you know that pounding the pavement is your favorite way to get in shape, lace up your sneakers and download Runtastic Pro, a GPS-enabled running app that will track your distance, speed, pace, calories, and duration. You can also automatically bring up maps of your running locations, so going that extra mile won't leave you in the middle of nowhere.
Source:MSN
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