21 Best Fitness Apps & Home Gym Ideas For Working Out In Your Living Room

You never need to leave the house to stay in shape.

By Aly Walansky — Written on Aug 06, 2020

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21 Best Fitness Apps & Home Gym Ideas For Working Out In Your Living Room

In the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, people all over the world have been asked to change their routine in a big way. Gyms are closed, there's still no commute to work for many, and people are being asked to not leave their homes.

Those used to visiting local group fitness classes, trainers, or the gym may find it hard to stay fit, especially when we're not doing anything or going anywhere. But being home doesn't mean an end to working out.

Luckily, the best fitness apps are designed to keep you in shape.

But working out wouldn't be complete with home gym equipment, even if it's set up in the corner of your studio apartment. It's all about maintaining any sense of normalcy you can until we get through this.

1. Zumba

For those who love to dance, Zumba offers both physical and mental health benefits. Everyone needs a dose of happiness in their day, and a break from the current climate to just get up and move. Zumba offers live stream classes.

(Available on Apple)

2. Pure Barre On Demand

Pure Barre is popular as a workout for everyone stuck at home. And the On Demand app is great for anyone who wants a full-body workout at home.

(Available on Pure Barre)

3. Yoga Wake Up

This is a healthy and positive way to start the day. It provides a short mindful yoga workout or meditation to wake you up and start the day right. Perfect for when we all need a bit more calm resilience.

(Available on Apple)

4. Aaptiv

Aaptiv has great audio–only classes for all those workouts that just don't make sense for video. Smart design, great music, and a huge library of classes make even the most hardcore exercises enjoyable.

(Available on Apple)

5. Daily Burn 365

Daily Burn 365 features beginner-friendly workouts, new every day at 9 AM EST, and on-demand for 24 hours. Whether you're new to fitness or starting over, you'll get a full-body workout that's seriously fun.

(Available on Daily Burn)

6. Gold's Gym Experience

This is a digital personal training app that provides a motivating and results-driven workout experience. You can do it at home or outside with curated music just for you. Categories include bodyweight, core, outdoor run, outdoor walk/jog, stretching, meditation, strength and more, and is free to anyone in the U.S.

(Available on Gold's Gym)

7. Echelon FitPass

The FitPass is an app that can be cast to your TV or used on your mobile device. Users have access to live-stream and on-demand Echelon Fitness Studio fitness classes 24/7. The FitPass features cycling, yoga, boxing, pilates, weight training, and more, and is $19.99 per month after the 30-day trial.

(Available on Echelon Fit)

8. Fitbit Coach

The Fitbit Coach app is very similar to Freeletics, and gives you access to various video workouts. Try Fitbit radio, which has great music to keep you motivated. There's also a premium subscription with exclusive training content.

(Available on Apple)

Along with these fitness apps, you don't need to struggle to think of home gym ideas with this equipment.

9. AmazonBasics 15 Pound Enamel Finish Cast Iron Kettlebell Weight

This kettlebell is great for resistance-training exercises and is made of high-quality cast iron. The textured wide handle provides a comfortable grip, which you can hold with one or two hands.