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HOW TO GET THAT WORKOUT DONE WHEN YOU ONLY HAVE 20 MINUTES (OR LESS!). WE’VE PICKED THE FIVE BEST WORKOUT APPS SO YOU CAN GET TRAINING, PRONTO!
With 89 per cent of Australians owning a smartphone, there’s really no excuse for not squeezing in a workout. But hey, don’t listen to us – take it from muscle mogul Chris Hemsworth. In an interview with Men’s Health, he invites us all to check how much time we spend scrolling our phones and says this: “You’re telling me you can’t find 20-30 minutes a day to work out? You’re lying to yourself. You just chose to watch TV instead.” So, with Thor helping us to keep it real, we’ve scouted some of the best health and fitness apps that have workouts for 20 minutes or less. All you need to do is download and go.
LES MILLS ON DEMAND
Anyone who’s been to a gym in the past 20 years will have heard of Body Pump, Step or Body Combat. Les Mills is the creator of these workouts that have become a staple in gyms worldwide, and the trainers on the app are the best of the best. There’s a section called Short Workouts, with choices for beginners or advanced. Choose from the classics such as Body Attack, Balance and Pump, or try something new like CXWORX and get moving!
COST: $24.99 per month W: lesmillsondemand.com
LORNA JANE ACTIVE LIVING APP
Known as the activewear queen, Lorna Jane recently launched her first health and wellness app – and it’s free! Lorna Jane Active Living lets you create your own wellness program and tracks your moves while you do it. You’ll be able to record your food intake as well as access nourishing recipes and save them for quick access. What are you waiting for? COST: Free
Download via GooglePlay or the App Store.
CENTR
Centr is Chris Hemsworth’s app and it’s chockfull of workouts across every modality: from Equipment-free Functional Fitness and Chris’ favourite kettlebell workout, to yoga, Pilates and more. Most workouts are 20 minutes-ish, and with plenty of choice, you’ll struggle to not find something you feel like doing. The app also provides daily recipes, nutrition tips and fabulous meditations. Centr proves you can re-establish a healthy body and mind in just 20 minutes – Chris says so.
COST: From $19.99 per month W: centr.com
THE HEALTHY MUMMY 28 DAY CHALLENGE
With a focus on mums, whose nutrition can go out the window for other priorities, this app knows exactly how to help you prepare meals in advance, get used to portion control, set target calories (based on weight, height and goals), and even allows for different budgets while creating an automatic shopping list for you. All you need to do is add a workout and – voila!
COST: $30 per month healthymummy.com W:
EMILY SKYE FIT
Personal trainer and fitness model Emily Skye has an app that’s been the motivation for more than 14 million women to get in shape. For less than a dollar a day, you’ll get five workouts a week, and the option to train at home or the gym. You’ve only got 20 minutes? That’s no problem – choose weight loss or strength and tone as your goal and set the timer. #noexcuses
COST: $19.99 per month W: emilyskyefit.com