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Which app for home workouts?

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mindandsensespurified · 19/11/2023 14:48

Struggling to find the time to get to the gym but WFH 80% of the time, so thinking short lunchtime home workouts could be the way to go. I've tried choosing workouts on YouTube in the past but end up a bit blinded by choice so thinking I might be better off paying for an app which is ideally a bit more directional. Has anyone used / would they recommend RWL, Joe Wicks - or something else? Thanks!

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florenceandthemac · 19/11/2023 16:18

Caroline Girvan. She has an app, CGX I think it's called, however the has so much content on YouTube that I've not felt the need to get the app despite doing her workouts 3+ times a week.
She has so many programs on YT that she's still very directional even though it's free.
If you look on her website, there's a raft of information describing the format of each program.
My favourites are Iron Series and Beastmode

turtletum · 19/11/2023 16:21

I enjoy the Sweat app. I like the structured workouts that progress over time. Mostly HIIT and strength on there, but does have other workout types too (yoga, barre).

han01uk · 19/11/2023 16:44

If you are looking for a meal planner too then JW is great. I do the workouts but not the food yet, however very supportive, a lot of workouts to choose from and many people see great progress (when they do it right!)

Lovetotravel123 · 19/11/2023 16:47

Fiit is really good and has a huge variety

LuckyLuchi · 19/11/2023 16:51

FitOn app! It's free and amazing. I tried so many apps before this, some were for money but FitOn is the first one that I am happy to do consistently for more than 2 years now. They have 10-15 min workouts - hiit, weights, barre. My favourite is weighted cardio which is very short but intense, and barre w Sydney.

Snowfairyxx · 19/11/2023 18:46

I like Lucy Wyndham-Read on You tube. I did Joe wicks for a bit but found Lucy better for myself, I felt I did too many squats with Joe!

WeeSleekitCowrinTimrousBeastie · 19/11/2023 18:52

Les Mills is great

ollypollymolly · 19/11/2023 18:53

Jillian Micheals ‘fitness app’ so
many choices of things to do

Manzana · 19/11/2023 20:45

I second Lucy Wyndham-Read on YouTube, she does 7 & 5 minute routines which are easy to follow, and targets different parts of the body.

newyorkbreakfast · 19/11/2023 20:48

Les Mills has everything from strength, to balance to cardio, and you feel like you're in a group exercise class (without the annoying people!). About £12 per month. Maybe Black Friday deals make it even cheaper.

MsMartini · 20/11/2023 08:40

Another vote for Les Mills, if you can get a good deal.

I agree with you about too much choice - main thing is to find one programme with enough variety and structure for you (many offer free trials if they are paid) and stick to it.

mindandsensespurified · 20/11/2023 09:00

Brilliant, thanks for all the recommendations! I think I'll do free trials for a few of them and see which I like best 💪

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