BEST APPS FOR WINTER EXERCISE MOTIVATION

COUCH TO 5K, FREE Public Health England’s walk/run plan for getting from beginner to 5K in nine weeks.

STRAVA, FREE This popular app uses GPS to log your time, distance, speed and route for cycling, walking and running to help you monitor your progress.

HER SPIRIT, £4.99 A MONTH Offers a complete package of inspiring and personalised fitness, nutrition and mindfulness coaching to support women in transforming their lifestyles.

RAMBLERS: GREAT BRITISH WALKS You need to be a Ramblers member, but this is great for walking routes.

FREELETICS, FREE Equipment-free workouts that you can do at home (better to do them in the park or your garden) using your own body weight.

OS MAPS WALKING & BIKE TRAILS, £4.99 A MONTH OR £25.99 A YEAR This app is brilliant if you want to plan a beautiful route, whether for a short stroll, long hike or a bike ride.