ActiveStay fit at uni (and beyond) with the best free fitness apps for studentsKeep healthy without breaking the bankWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveStay fit at uni (and beyond) with the best free fitness apps for studentsKeep healthy without breaking the bankWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Keep healthy without breaking the bank
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Peloton)
(Image credit: Peloton)
Staying fit while studying at university can be a real challenge when you’re skint - and that’s before you factor in the continuing cost of living crisis.
Indeed, arecent surveyhas revealed that 47 per cent of 18-24-year-olds have given up gym memberships they can’t afford (the highest of all age groups), even though this age group is more likely to go to the gym in the first place!
It’s a sad situation, especially when you consider the fact that exercise is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, relieve anxiety, and lift low mood – all vital when you’re facing exam pressures, dealing with annoying housemates, or missing loved ones - while keeping your body fit, strong and healthy.
But don’t worry! In honour of T3’sBack to Classmonth, we’ve rounded up some of the most cost-effective virtual workouts around so you don’t have to choose to buy one of thebest laptopsover looking after your health.
1. Peloton
(Image credit: Fiit)
(Image credit: Fiit)
2. FIIT
Leading workout appFiiTmade access to its scheduled Group Classes completely free earlier this year, including those not on a paying subscription. Without entering your payment details, you can book into any of the 44 classes running every day at peak times, morning, noon and night, covering everything from Kettlebells and Metcon to Core work and Strength for Runners.
3. Freeletics
Top global fitness appFreeleticsspecialises in harnessing the power of AI and the expertise of human scientists to generate the best workout plan for you. As you’d expect, receiving hyper-personalised workout plans will cost you, but the good news is you can get access to many of its top signature workouts for nothing, as well as a library of single exercises, runs, and audio sessions. Simply download the app for free and visit the Coach tab, then go onto the current day and tap on ‘Explore all’ to get started.
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(Image credit: WithU)
(Image credit: WithU)
4. WithU
Runners will also be happy to hear that WithU have partnered with Parkrun to develop a collection of personalised audio sessions and programmes for parkrunners of all abilities, whether you’re just starting out and looking to complete your first 5k or a seasoned pro looking to cross the finish line in record time.
5. AllTrails
If you love exploring the great outdoors, you need theAllTrailsapp on your phone. This global trail map app is the most trusted and used outdoor platform in the world, offering hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners access to over 400,000 hand-curated trail maps via its community of more than 55 million users.
6. Ultimate performance
Train like the stars for a fraction of the cost with Ultimate Performance and their video-based app,UP On Demand. It offers two progressive 18-week Strength & Conditioning programs – one for men and one for women – all based on the real training sessions UP has built its global ‘body transformation’ reputation on.
While this app isn’t free, access costs just £2.99 (approx. $3.81/ AU$ 5.94) a month, which is a total bargain considering it would set you back £1,700 to train with UP’s expert PTs in person. Plus, you can access a no-equipment 18-week cardio program designed to burn fat and complement your strength training. Perfect for strength training fans and newbies alike, each move is expertly demonstrated in detail so you can hone your technique and get amazing results.
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