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The Fitness App That Is Better Than Having A Gym Membership

The Fitness App That Is Better Than Having A Gym Membership
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When it came to working out, I have always been more of a Napoleon Dynamite than a Dwayne Johnson. Me in a gym was like a fish out of water; getting into shape felt like I was chasing a dream.

Then I found the app that changed everything. Aaptiv is an audio-guided workout app that connects you with trainers so you can adapt your workouts to your schedule. Routines can be done from home, at the gym or on the go. The app combines trainers' instructions with great music playlists that keep you pumped up during a workout. Here's how Aaptiv helped me achieve my fitness goals:

You work one-on-one with trainers

Aaptiv provides instructions for beginners to follow along with so I was learning workout routines without having to waffle around the gym or look exercises up online. My trainer guided me through any kind of workout imaginable. On the stationary bike, it was like a spin class in my ear. The trainer told me when to increase resistance, sprint, recover, or when to stand up out of the saddle to really work on my glutes. When I started to get tired and relaxed, it was great to have someone in my ear pushing me along so that I didn't lose my form and stamina. I got all the perks of having a personal trainer without paying high fees for a few sessions. Aaptiv has thousands of personalized classes at a quarter of the cost of one class at a traditional workout studio.

You can choose from a wide variety of exercises

There are more than 11 exercise categories I could choose from including specialized activities like rowing and meditation. There is also the option to tap on a workout to see a brief summary ahead of time, including how many calories I could expect to burn and how long it lasted down to the second. The workouts are downloadable, so I was able to use them without an internet connection. Aaptiv's blog was quite the gem as well providing fitness and nutrition tips, that I love, that help me achieve my workout goals while staying motivated.

You can customize your own workouts

With Aaptiv, I didn't have to worry about accidentally showing up to a class that was beyond my capabilities. I could search by workout duration, max incline and speed, and general difficulty so that I wasn't pushing myself too soon. Workouts are entirely customizable so I can pick workouts based on my mood or choose by music genre.

Aaptiv is great for beginners because it introduces you to a ton of exercise options (I'd never tried interval training before!) and they are constantly introducing new workouts and programs. You're getting quality classes that will help you improve your form, become stronger and get in shape. I signed up for their free week trial and got the membership for $8.33/month or $99/year, which is still significantly cheaper than most gym memberships!

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