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4Fitness Apps That Are Good for Your Body and Wallet
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With many of us spending a lot more time in our house during this past year, finding interesting ways to workout at home may have been a challenge.
Fortunately, the tech world has stepped up to meet the demand for home-based workouts. In many cases, the apps, products, and programs are a great way to save money compared to a monthly gym membership — plus, you can enjoy your workout from the comfort of home. So, save that $50 or $100 a month for the local fitness club, and check out our top picks for at-home fitness that won’t break the bank.
BEST YOGA APP Yoga Glo
For those with eyes on the mat, Yoga Glo offers a wide array of yoga, pilates, and meditation courses for every level — from beginners to experts. The filter option allows you to narrow down which virtual class to take (by time, skill level, type of class, and more), and a scheduling option allows you to plan your workouts ahead of time. The best part? All of this is included for a mere $18 per month.
BEST FOR CARDIO/HIIT Beach Body
When it comes to getting your heart rate up, there may be no better option than Beach Body on Demand — a subscription program that includes access to a wide variety of classes and courses, including the popular P90X and Insanity programs. While the program includes classes of all types — including nutrition, barre, dance, and more — their high-energy cardio and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes are what puts them on this list. For everything mentioned, you’ll pay just $59.85 a quarter, or $99 a year if you pay annually.
BEST FOR HIKING Relive
While you don’t really need an app to hike, there are benefits to tracking things like distance, altitude, and speed if hiking is your main game. The Relive app, on the other hand, adds a different dimension to your hiking experience (or cycling, or walking) by allowing you to take photos along the way, which are then incorporated into review videos of each adventure. The app has a free level, allowing photos, videos, and hike data, but if you want to boost your experience with 3D interactive replay, HD videos, and music, go with the Plus version for only $6.99 a month.
BEST FOR GETTING STARTED Couch25K
If you’re not really active but want to be, a great place to start is with the C25K app (which stands for Couch to 5K). Designed to get an inactive body to 5K capability within a matter of weeks, the program has been adapted by a number of entities who have put out a wide variety of versions. Fortunately, it’s easy to get started — depending on which app store you use and which app you purchase, it can be free to a few dollars to purchase outright.
At Spero, we pride ourselves on helping you strengthen your financial health.
After all, we consider it just as important as your physical health! We offer many ways to support you and your family as you make financial plans and establish budgets to get both physically and fiscally fit.
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