Beat the heat and stay fit with these fitness apps

Staying committed to your fitness goals can be especially difficult when the weather isnrsquot cooperating and the incessant heat has you feeling drained and exhausted even before you make your way to the gym On days like these say experts home workouts can be a meaningful compromise To really take your home routines to the next level they suggest syncing your workouts to a fitness app that enables you to switch up your routine track your progress and tailor your exercise plan without having to expose yourself to the elementsShivali ChatterjeeldquoWhat makes fitness apps a viable alternative is the sheer variety of workouts they offer Many apps also enable you to become a part of a fitness community pair you up with a fitness partner and let you compare your progress with your peers to make you more accountable and to gamify workouts This can help to keep you motivated and be that dose of inspiration you need on days yoursquore feeling especially sluggishrdquo notes Jashan Vij a health and fat loss coach He and other fitness professionals share apps that you can use to keep yourself fit and active regardless of where you areBest from yogaFor yoga educator Shivali Chatterjee this app stands out because of the range of instructors it allows access to ldquoEach instructor has a different teaching style so you can easily find a practice that best suits yourdquo she explains The app offers lessons for all levels of learners mdash from basic stretching to beginner sessions to routines for advanced learners looking for a bit of a challengeRecco Alo Yoga appItrsquos a HIITThis free app is hailed for its intuitive interface and lets users browse through various routines depending on the type of workout theyrsquore after as well as what equipment they have at hand For Avinash Mansukhani a body recomposition and transformation specialist this app is an ideal choice for those looking for HIIT high intensity interval training routines in a quick apartmentfriendly formatRecco Nike Training Club appAsanas for allldquoIrsquove found Akshar Yogarsquos channel to be exceptional due to its diverse range of yogic practices including yoga asanas meditation and pranayamas along with insightful guidance on when to practice each The depth of knowledge and presentation of information is truly remarkablerdquo says Chatterjee The channel comprises podcasts exercises and insightful QampA sessions to make for an immersive and educative yoga platformRecco The Akshar Yoga channelAvinash MAdaptive and flexibleThis app offers personalised coaching by assigning you a paid fitness coach who will create your individualised diet and exercise regimen The app which evolved from a communitybased platform is flexible and adaptive mdash in that you can continue to use it even after you rejoin the gym by modifying your workout routine says Vij The addition of a supportive community makes the endeavour a positive uplifting oneRecco Fittr appJashan VijOptions galoreAn integrative health app that encompasses multiple types of workout classes from dance and yoga to strength this app stands out because of its proprietary energy meter which allows users to track exactly how much energy theyrsquove expended during a workout says Vij What also sets this app apart is the option for members to join a live class and visit a fitness centre near them for a quick HRX boxing or dance fitness session time and weather permittingRecco Cultfit appLog on to App Store Play Store