If You're Just Starting to Work Out, These Apps Will Jump-Start Your Fitness Journey

Cost: Free.

The only app on this list that's free, Active by POPSUGAR features hundreds of workouts from celebrity trainers and POPSUGAR Fitness experts. You can schedule your workouts in advance and get notified when it's time to get started. Plus, you can filter each workout based on difficulty, duration, and type — so if you're looking for a beginner workouts for 20 minutes, this app has got you! Plus, you can download your favorite workout videos to play online, just in case your mom's basement doesn't have WiFi.

Cost: $15 a month. $100 when you sign up for a 12-month plan (plus first seven days free).

Aaptiv is one of the most popular audio fitness apps looking to disrupt the boutique fitness game. This app is like having a personal trainer right in your ear. With over 2,500 audio guided workouts in 12 categories, you're bound to find something you like. There are programs for every level and you can choose from over 20 certified trainers and listen to music right on the app. It also tracks your progress with minutes, calories, and activity.

Cost: First seven days free. $20 per month, month-to-month, or $15 per month for a yearly subscription.

Gixo has workout classes scheduled throughout the day, so it's like going to a boutique fitness class without the price tag. There are up to 19 hours of live workouts every day, and you can choose from indoor or outdoor workouts. There's a variety of classes including cardio, strength training, or a mix of both. You can even do a workout for as little as 15 minutes if you need to squeeze something in. Track your progress with stats for minutes, pace, distance, and steps.

Cost: First seven days free. $15 a month, $30 for a three-month subscription, and $99 for a one-year subscription.

The workouts on the My Fitness by Jillian Michaels app are completely customizable: you can choose from beginner, intermediate, or advanced; swap exercises, adjust transition times, select available equipment, and play your own music. The Beat Sync adjusts the beat of your music to the pace of your workout. You can also choose workouts in increments of 10, 20, 30, or 45 minutes. It includes personalized meal plans and daily advice, plus you can track your progress.

Cost: First 15 days free. Then $18 a month.

If you're looking to start a yoga practice, YogaGlo is the perfect place to start for yoga and meditation. The app has thousands of classes and programs in a variety of styles, levels, and durations. You can follow your favorite yoga teachers and download yoga classes to be viewed offline so you can practice anytime, anywhere.

Cost: First seven days free. $17 a month for a one-month membership, $15 a month for a three-month membership, $13 a month for a 12-month membership.

Fit Body by Anna Victoria (formerly Body Love) is great for beginners because it features no-equipment workouts you can do right at home. The workouts range from 30-60 minutes and are available in beginner, intermediate, or advanced. It also has a custom meal plan component where you can calculate your macros.

Cost: One-time purchase of $3.

If you're a true beginner and looking to start running, Couch to 5K is a great place to start. Work your way up to 3.1 miles by just exercising 20 or 30 minutes, three times a week for nine weeks. Schedule a 5K in your area as your target so you can have a goal to work toward.

Cost: $13 a month.

The Tone It Up trainers, Karena and Katrina, have made a name for themselves on Instagram and online with their workouts and nutrition plan, but the Studio Tone It Up app streamlines it all in one place. Studio has 20- to 30-minute workout video classes of the day, and you can schedule your classes directly in the app. You can create fitness goals, track your workouts, and connect with the community.

Cost: $30 a month.

If barre is something that interests you, forego a traditional barre studio and try Pure Barre on Demand. You don't need an actual barre; you can use the back of a tall chair or a counter ledge. If you're a true beginner, you can start with just five or 10-minute classes; as you advance, you can pick 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60-minute classes. Barre is a low-impact workout that uses your own bodyweight with small, controlled movements.

Cost: $30 for a three-month subscription, $80 for an annual subscription.

If you're still working your way up to longer workouts, Sworkit offers classes that range from five minutes to a full hour. You can also choose the type of workout you want, such as strength-based or cardio. There are 100 pre-built workouts, and you can create your own custom workout from the over 300 exercises featured.

Cost: Seven-day free trial if you sign up for a monthly plan. Then $19 a month, $120 for an annual subscription.

We love Kayla Itsines for all the workouts she posts and, of course, her famous Bikini Body Guides (BBG). The Sweat app includes other trainers: Kelsey Wells, Stephanie Sanzo, Chontel Duncan, and Sjana Elise Earp. There are several programs to choose from, including BBG, post-pregnancy, PWR, BUILD, FIERCE, and yoga. Some workouts use weights while other are high-intensity plyos with minimal equipment. The workouts are just 28 minutes long and can be done at home or at the gym.