Can't Exercise at the Gym? Use These 8 Workout Apps to Get Strong and Sweaty at Home

POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Kelly
POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Kelly

If your gym or studio is still closed or you don't feel comfortable working out there right now, you can still stay active and strong with home workouts. If you need help finding the inner motivation to actually do the workout, lean on these fitness apps for inspiration. Whether you're into HIIT, cardio, yoga, dance, Pilates, or strength training, these workout apps offer something for everyone. They're also a great way to try something new in the privacy of your own home, and many of them are free!

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Active by POPSUGAR
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Active by POPSUGAR

The Active by POPSUGAR app (free) offers 500-plus ad-free workouts including HIIT, dance, strength training, yoga, Pilates, and low-impact. You'll love the upbeat trainers and fun, effective workouts! This app works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

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Nike Training App
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Nike Training App

The Nike Training App (free) offers over 185 at-home workouts including cardio, HIIT, invigorating yoga classes, bodyweight workouts, and workouts you can do with minimum equipment. Workouts are designed by world-class Nike Master Trainers for all levels. This app works on iPhone and Apple Watch.

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Peloton App
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Peloton App

The Peloton at-home fitness app (30-day free trial; after that, cost is $13 per month) isn't just for cycling, and you don't need the bike to access the app. It offers thousands of live and on-demand classes including strength, indoor and outdoor running, cycling, yoga, HIIT, and meditation. The classes are taught by one of its 30-plus world-class instructors, and the app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

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Tone It Up
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Tone It Up

Enjoy 500-plus on-demand workout videos on the Tone It Up App. It's free for the month of September, or after that, enjoy a seven-day free trial. After the trial, the cost is $15 per month or $5 per month if you sign up for one year ($60 total). Whether you want dance, yoga, strength training, kickboxing, barre postnatal routines, or even meditations, these workouts are quick and effective. It also offers healthy recipes as a bonus. This app works on iPhone and iPad.

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Glo
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Glo

The Glo app ($23 per month) offers yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes for all levels whether you want an advanced vinyasa flow, prenatal strength class, or midday calm session. This app works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

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Adidas Training by Runtastic
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Adidas Training by Runtastic

The Adidas Training by Runtastic (free; if you upgrade to the Premium Membership, the cost is $10 per month or $50 per year) isn't just for running! What's great is that it has a workout creator to help you get started on a routine. You get a personalized training plan suited to your fitness level and availability, and you have access to 180-plus HD bodyweight workout videos, so no equipment needed! This app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

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Aaptiv
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Aaptiv

The Aaptiv app (free seven-day trial; after that, the cost is $15 per month or $100 per year) offers audio-only, trainer-led, music-driven workout classes including running, elliptical, yoga, HIIT, and strength training. There are 2,500-plus workouts with 30-plus new classes added every week, so you can refresh your routine and never get bored. You can do something as quick as a seven-minute workout or tackle an entire training program. This app is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

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Zova
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Zova

The Zova app ($60 per year) offers a 500-plus workout library featuring three types of workouts: cardio sweat, strength and sculpt, and body burner. You'll also find health and well-being courses and motivational talks. This app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.