If you’re trying to walk more in a day, lose weight, or push yourself through a brutal morning workout, fitness apps can help. Mobile apps are perfect supporters for fitness, health and weight-loss, because they’re always with us. In fact, we’re pretty sure you use your handheld more then you use your gym membership, so we’ve rounded up some top downloadable apps that can be streamed on- demand to give you the greatest virtual fitness routines that meet your requirements and better yet… suit your schedule!

1. Sweat with Kayla App
From personal trainer Kayla Itsines comes the world’s leading female fitness app (free at itunes.apple.com), Sweat with Kayla. Not only do you get step-by-step workout plans, but meal plans too. You can also receive the app via the Apple Watch for even easier access.

2. Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout® App

It’s no surprise that this super well-polished, fast, simple, anytime anywhere app (free @ itunes.apple.com) has over 2 million downloads. It helps anyone get at least some exercise in a very short amount of time, adjusting its level of difficulty based on your current fitness level. There are also workouts that take longer than 7 minutes for the more motivated.

3. Beachbody On Demand App
Out of the tonnes of workouts available that focus on cardio, strength-training, dance, yoga, and even P90X®- the 90-day home fitness system, the Beachbody On Demand fitness app (free @ itunes.capple.com) offers one of the simplest and stress-free premium workout plans to follow. A nifty “playback” feature also allows you to even backtrack during every workout until you’re assured you’ve grasped the moves. There is also an Apple Watch version of the app with instantaneous calorie tracking and heart-rate monitoring.

4. TrainersVault App
For the decisive in boutique fitness regimes try TrainersVault where you’ll discover expert trainers and their high-profile clients. Choose one that takes your fancy and without restrictions that some sources place, you can download your workouts any time.

5. Sworkit
Sworkit coaches you through workout routines designed to meet your objectives — be it to become more flexible, improve your cardio health, gain strength, or other. The app (free @ itunes.capple.com) also has sections where you can choose to work on certain parts of your body. Another feather in its cap is that it comprises music options from Spotify, so you can stream a premade workout mix. 

We’re pretty sure you’ll gain more from your handheld than you will from your gym membership!