Johnson & Johnson 7 minute workout
Cost: Free
Available on Android and iOS
7minuteworkout.jnj.com
Quick circuit training session with 72 workouts – all at 7-minute intervals. All you’ll need is a wall, a chair and a bit of floor space to get started.
C25K
Cost: Free ($2.99 for Pro)
Available on Android and iOS
C25Kfree.com
For the non-running type who wants to go from the couch ‘2’ 5km in eight weeks. Alternate from walking to running, slowly building up your cardio potential.
Fitstar
Cost: Free ($7.99 a month for Premium)
Available on Android and iOS
fitstar.com
Track your progress and increase the intensity of their workouts over time. The exercise routines range from 7-minute intervals to half an hour sessions.
Spotify
Cost: Free ($9.99 a month for Premium)
Available on Android and iOS
spotify.com
Find music to match your rhythm. By reading your phone’s accelerometer as you run, the music will speed up or slow down with a tempo fit for your heart.
Calorie Counter
Cost: Free
Available on Android and iOS
myfitnesspal.com
This simple app tallies up the amount of calories consumed in a day – with a barcode scanner that should work with most the products you’ll find on the shelf.