Exercise apps have become a great way to not only enhance individual workouts, but to also add a social element to our athletic endeavors. Whether you are looking for a guided yoga class or a military-style workout, each of these fun fitness apps are designed to get you up and moving.
One of the main reasons people turn to exercise apps is because they are looking for motivation to spur their own workout routines. There are a number of apps specifically designed to encourage you to get active through competitive bets with friends, interactive games or bonus retail rewards. There are even charitable fitness apps that encourage you use you workout to support a good cause.
Beyond simply motivation, many turn to fun fitness apps as a way to easily connect with like-minded people. For example, running is often done in groups or with friends, so there are a number of different apps designed to help bring runners together and encourage collaborative activities. And if you're looking for a more virtual sense of community, there are also exercise apps that allow you to chat and connect with others who enjoy similar fitness activities.
60 Fun Fitness Apps
From Guided Yoga Apps to Military-Inspired Exercise Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Jun 4, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Office Stretching Apps
Take a Yoga Break by Suzan Colon Encourages a Healthier Work Life
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Gamified Lung Exercise Apps
Alvio is a Respiratory App That Helps Kids with Asthma Breathe
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Branded Workout Challenges
Nike's Better For It Challenge Gets People Fit in 90 Days
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Military-Inspired Exercise Apps
The TRX FORCE is a Workout App That Will Push You Past Your Limit
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Exercise Shaming Apps
The Gym Shamer Apps Keeps Users Looking Good
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Active Lifestyle Apps
The UP App by Jawbone Helps Users Eat Better and Get Moving
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Updated Health-Tracking Accessories
New Features Make the 'Jawbone Up 24' a Must-Have This Christm
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Personal Trainer Apps
The Nike Training Club App Partners with Skylar Diggins
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Guided Yoga Apps
The FitStar Yoga App Includes Short Guided Videos Get You Flexible Fast
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Exercise-Encouraging Apps
This App for Exercising Blocks Time-Wasting Sites Until Users Workout
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Comprehensive Fitness Apps
Under Armour's UA Record App Was Unveiled At CES 2015
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Spinal Exercise Apps
The Straighten Up Canada App Provides Quick Exercises to Improve Posture
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Tech-Infused Fitness Apparel
The Sensoria Fitness Apparel Tracks Running Activity in Real Time
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Exercise-Rewarding Retail Apps
Carrot Offers Health Incentives and Offers at Local Businesses
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Eyeglass Fitness Apps
Race Yourself from Google Glass Pushes Workouts to the Next Level
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Cardio-Monitoring Bicycle Kits
This Heart Rate-Measuring E-Bike Kit Helps Achieve Fitness Targets
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Encyclopedic Bodybuilding Apps
The Gym PocketGuide is a Comprehensive Bodybuilding App
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Activity-Encouraging Apps
The Smacktive App Helps Like-Minded Individuals Connect
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Local Pick-Up Sports Apps
'Sportan' is the Pick-Up Sports App for the Everyday Athlete
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Intensely Fun Workout Apps
Carrot Fit Makes Working Out Enjoyable and Only Slightly Terrifying
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Workout-Converting Game Rewards
This Gamified Fitness App Offers In-Game Bonuses for Exercise
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Walk-Encouraging Apps
The Trace AppLet's People Send Secret Messages Decoded by Walking
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Interactive Running Apps
Compete to Capture Territory with 'Run An Empire'
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Travelling Yoga Apps
Lululemon's 'Om-Finder' App is Made for On-the-Go Movement Enthusiasts
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Charitable Fitness Apps
Charity Miles Reverses Traditional Cause Marketing to Donate More Money
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Active Challenge Apps
Hotseat Encourages Workers to Stop Sitting and Interact With Each Other
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Collaborative Running Apps
Nike+ Running Expands Global Partnerships to Connect with More Devices
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High Intensity Workout Apps
Quick 4 is a Highly Condensed Four Minute Workout App
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Community-Driven Fitness Apps
The PumpUp App is Full of Motivational #TeamPumpUp Users
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Wellness Coach Apps
Kumu Coaches Create Custom Goals for Your Fitness, Health and Well-Being
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Personalized Fitness Training Apps
Your Health Coach Gives You Catered Instruction via Video Chat
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Gambling Fitness Apps
The Fitcoin App Uses Money to Help You Hit Your Exercise Goals
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Simplistic Fitness Trackers
This Sleek and Sophicated Tracking Device Covers the Basics
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Discounted Gym Apps
Gymbirds Lets You Enjoy Discounted Fitness Activities At Different Gyms
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Comprehensive Weight-Loss Apps
The 'Noom' App Tracks Your Diet, Exercise and Psychological State
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Workout-Enhancing Heart Monitors
The TICKR Heart Rate Monitor was Revealed at CES 2014
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Indoor Running Apps
Run Beacon Tracks Your Progress When Running Indoors
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Dancing Fitness Apps
China's Public Dance Classics Apps Helps Moms Learn a Dance
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Stairway-Based Workout Apps
The ‘StepJockey’ Turns Stairs Into Exercise Machines
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Branded Personal Trainer Apps
The N+TC Nike Training Club App Helps People Stay on Track
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Indoor Cycling Apps
The Flywheel Indoor Cycling App Makes Indoor Cycling an Easy Ride
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Cash-Earning Exercise Apps
The Pact App Pays People to Lead Healthier Lifestyles
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Hydration-Reminding Apps
This Hydration App Prevents Dehydration
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Injury Healing Apps
The 'SuperBetter' Game Strengthens Mind, Spirit and Social Skills
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Mobile Yoga Apps
The Daily Yoga App Adds Ease to a Routine Practice
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Intensified Workout Apps
The Quick Fit App Provides a Condensed 7 Minute Workout Regimen
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Motivational Running Apps
The Nike+ Running App Sets Runners up for Success
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Effective Fitness-Encouraging Apps
The FitBit App Will Motivate You to Start Working Out
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Updated Fitness Interface Apps
The Nike Fuelband SE Aims to Help You Hit Workout Goals Faster
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Motivational Pedometer Apps
The Breeze App is Like RunKeeper for Walkers
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Non-Athletic Tracking Apps
The RunKeeper App is Targeted Towards Those Who are Non-Athletic
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Tennis Training Apps
The Sony Smart Tennis Sensor App Will Teach You To Play Like a Pro
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Gamified Travel Workout Apps
The Burn The Miles App Combines Work Travelling and Exercise
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Movement-Based Music Apps
Moving Tracks Combats Obesity By Playing Music When It Senses Movement
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Outside-Simulating Exercise Software
This Outdoor Fitness App Lets You Travel While Working Out
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Sustainable Mobility Apps
The Changers App is a Smart CO2 Monitor for Your Daily Life
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Connected Skipping Ropes
The Sophia Skipping Rope Includes Several Smart Features
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Muscle-Calculating Apps
The Skulpt Aim App Measures Muscle Quality
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Exercise-Oriented Gaming Systems
Goji Play Aims to Make Cardio More Engaging
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Diverse Workout-Tracking Apps
The Active Fitness App Helps to Set Goals for a Range of Activities
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Affordable Fitness Smartbands
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Disruptive Sportswear Collections
The Nikelab x sacai Collab is Set to Redefine Fitness Fashion
Superhero Sport Baselayers
Nike Hyperwarm Flex is "The Most Technical First Layer in Sport"
Injury-Preventing Gait Breakdowns
The Nike Run Analysis is an In-Store Experience for Runners
Technicolor Sportswear Collaborations
The Mary Katrantzou adidas Originals Line is Eye-Catching
High-Tech Golf Startups
The Arccos Golf Startup's Products Are Now Being Sold in Apple Stores
Charity Challenge Costumes
The Ice Bucket Challenge Costume Revisits the Social Media Phenomenon
Cushioned Running Shoes
The Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 is Extremely Lightweight and Supportive
Office Stretching Apps
Take a Yoga Break by Suzan Colon Encourages a Healthier Work Life
Trip Sharing Social Apps
This Travel Journal App Lets You Share Details of Your Trip Securely
Auto-Adjusting Waistbands
The Emiota Belty Will Expand and Contract Along with Your Midsection
Daredevil Tightrope Gatherings
The International Highline Meeting Was Held at Monte Piana
Adaptable Wearable Chips
MetaWare Boosts Creative Opportunity in the Wearable Technology Industry
Retro Sitcom Toys
Samuel Hatmaker Pitches a Golden Girls LEGO Set to Be Produced
Charitable Temporary Tattoos
Tattly's Temporary Tattoos for Good Help NFP Organizations
Procrastination Penalty Platforms
This Goal Motivation Site Makes You Pay If You Miss Due Dates
Undercover Distress Devices
This Location Tracker Informs Loved Ones of Your Unsafe Circumstances
Inspirational Sports Campaigns
Nike's #BleedBlue Campaign Spurs Indians to Share Their Stories
Nail Polish Preview Apps
Mani Match Nail Polish App Lets You Test Out Your Lacquer Before You Buy
Gamified Medication Apps
Prescription Rewards App Encourages Patients to Keep On Top of Their Meds
Wellness-Tracking Sweat Sensors
The Electrozyme Fitness Wearable Offers More In-Depth Data
Branded Fitness Communities
The Nike Training Club Connects Like-Minded People in a Healthy Way
Evolved Running Shoes
The Nike Free Collection Harnesses a Runner's Natural Motion
Phone Yoga Ads
Zin Cleverly Acknowledges the iPhone Bendgate Issues
Wearable Personal Trainers
This Fitness Tracking Service Integrates Wristbands and Audio Feedback
Intelligent Body Monitors
The InBody Band Features More Functions Than Typical Fitness Wearables
Personal Trainer Apps
The Nike Training Club App Partners with Skylar Diggins
Guided Yoga Apps
The FitStar Yoga App Includes Short Guided Videos Get You Flexible Fast
High-Support Sports Bras
The Hero Edition Brings a U-back Design to the Nike Pro Bra Collection
Retail Beacon Platforms
The GPShopper App & In-Store Beacons Enhance Retail Engagement
Flexible Army Men Toys
Yoga Joes by Dan Abramson Fight Fitness Stereotypes
Indoor Location-Based Services
GE Lighting and ByteLight Roll Out Next-Generation LED Lighting
Coffee Subscription Rewards
The Starbucks Gold Benefits System Gives Users Complimentary Products
Sporty Tracking Smartwatches
The Magellan Echo Fit Made an Appearance At CES 2015
Local Business-Encouraging Apps
The Ufficient App Consists of a Directory and Request Engine
Coupon Cashing Apps
The Checkout 51 App Takes Couponing into the Digital Age
Hybrid Fitness Watches
Withings Launched Activite Pop at CES 2015 as an Affordable Fitness Tracker
Speed-Reading Wristbands
The Uno Noteband Lets You Rock Speed-Reading Technology On Your Wrist
Literacy-Enhancing Desk Bikes
This School Program Gets Children Exercising and Fights Obesity
Fitness Super Watches
The Fitbit Surge is a Technology-Packed Wearable Fitness Tracking Device
Digital Legacy Apps
Lifetile Helps to Curate Moments to Share with Friends and Family
Global Run Clubs
Nike Elevates Its Running Program to Offer a Variety of Training Options
Activity-Tracking Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive Allows Users to Customize Their Exercise Type
Couch-Converting Campaigns
Vittel is Motivating People to Exercise with Custom Running Shoes
Astrological Dating Apps
Align Analyzes Zodiac Compatibility to Make Love Matches
Portable Donation Cans
Magia's POS Can Helps to Collect More Donations for Kids with Cancer
Workout-Converting Game Rewards
This Gamified Fitness App Offers In-Game Bonuses for Exercise
Job-Hunting Apps
Poach's Job Search App Works in the Background to Detect Opportunity
Patience-Rewarding Ads
Eat's Pre-Roll Ad Challenges YouTube Viewers to Wait
Collaborative E-Commerce Services
The Amazon Business Marketplace Connects Vendors and Businesses
Personalized Loyalty Keychains
Physical Cookie Brings the Web's Best to Brick and Mortar Shopping
Footwear App Pop-Ups
The SNKRS Station Promotes the Brand's SNKRS App
Workout-Enhancing Mouthpieces
This New Age Performance Mouthpiece Promises More Strength & Balance
Hybrid Running Shoes
The Nike LunarTempo Blends Flat Running Shoe and Everyday Trainer
Unlimited Personal Training
Vint Unlimited Includes Diverse Workout Sessions for a Flat Fee
Senior Fitness Stations
Public Workout Stations Help Singapore's Elderly Stay Fit
Seniors-Targeting Telehealth Services
Seniors Wireless Offers Mobile & teleMED Assist For Just $1
Beacon Food Marketing
American Craft Sausages Successfully Grew in Popularity with Message Tech
Collaborative Running Apps
Nike+ Running Expands Global Partnerships to Connect with More Devices
Tech Expertise-Donating Platforms
#charity Asks You to Volunteer Skills in Technology to Charities
Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Oma's Pop-Up Serves as a Social Reintegration for Grandparents
Footwear Emoji Apps
The Foot Locker App Lets You Add 'Shoemojis' to Your Text Messages
Elderly Homesharing Services
This Service Enables Homesharing for Seniors Currently Living Alone
Virtual Memorial Apps
RipCemetery is a Social Platform for Dealing with Death & Managing Memories
Connected Electronic Cigarettes
The Future Could Have a WiFi-Connected Smart E-Cigarette
Bone-Building Drugs
Reclast Helps Strengthen Older Women's Frail Hips and Spines
Personalized Fitness Training Apps
Your Health Coach Gives You Catered Instruction via Video Chat
Lyrical Texting Apps
This Taylor Swift-Inspired Lyrics App Enables You to Fill in the Blank Space
Medication-Managing Apps
Mango Health Turns Taking Pills into a Rewarding Game
Intuitive Business Platforms
Apttus' Automated Quote-to-Cash Service Simplifies B2B Transactions
Comic Strip Chat Apps
ComiXchat Transforms Your Messages Into Virtual Comics
Fitness-Optimized Socks
The Sensoria Smart Sock Offers Feedback on Your Running Technique
Magnetic Smartphone Cases
This New Phone Case is Ideal for Runners and Exercise Enthusiasts
3D Projection Basketball Courts
The 76ers Basketball Court 3D Imaging Pumps Up Crowds Pre-Game
Location-Based Music Suggestions
Shazam Will Now Make Music Recommendations Based on Where You Are
Intelligent Activity Monitors
The bOMDIC GoMore is Set to Release at CES 2015
Female-Empowering Sport Events
The Nike Women's Race Series Takes Over 20 Cities Around the World
Incentivized Insurance Rewards
Oscar Health Insurance is Paying Customers for Walking Regularly
Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Laima Chocolate Shop Introduces Low Energy Beacons
Interactive Sports Stores
This Sport Chek Sports Flagship Store Makes Shopping More Personal
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
The Westfield Ted Baker Store Introduces Location-Based Technology
Footwear Release Apps
Nike's SNKRS App Brings News and On-the-Go Shopping to Mobile Devices
Indoor Running Apps
Run Beacon Tracks Your Progress When Running Indoors
Local Membership Cards
Goloco Connects People to Local Businesses and the Community
Branded Personal Trainer Apps
The N+TC Nike Training Club App Helps People Stay on Track
Bucket List Apps
The Bucketlist App Helps You Make Your Dreams Come True
Availability-Guaranteeing Services
Nike.com Assist Bridges In-Store and Web Shopping Experiences
Camera-Embedded Active Wear
This New Sports Broadcast System Provides Real-Time POV Footage
Immersive Retail Beacons
Hudson’s Bay Company Introduces iBeacon at North American Locations
Water Monitor Apps
The WaterStatus Concept Would Offer Quality Data Using Connected Sensors
Assistive Yoga Mats
This Hi-Tech and Smart Yoga Mat is Like Your Own Personal Yoga Guide
Crystal Collection Apps
The Swarovski 'Just Because' App Makes Earning Points Mobile
Medical Information Bands
This Safety Wristband Stores Medical Records In Case of Emergencies
Customized Diet Services
The Almond App Offers Personalized Nutrition Coaching and Food Plans
Hi-Tech Safety Sashes
This App-Connected LED Safety Light Improves Road Safety
Pre-Diabetes Apps
Nudge Helps High Risk People Change Their Eating Habits
Wayfinding Phone Apps
This Linear Navigation App Follows Lines on the Floor to Guide the Blind
Monetized Photography Apps
EyeEm is a Photo-Sharing Network and Marketplace
HD Radio Alarm Apps
RadioON HD Brings the World's Best Radio Stations Together
Gourd-Shaped Goodies
Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins Serve as Extra Delicious Halloween Treats
Charitable Athlete Ales
Jeff Smith's Big Moose Beer Improves the Lives of the Less Fortunate
Motivational Fitness Headsets
Sony's Smart B-Trainer Talks You Through Your Workout
Remote Learning Apps
WizIQ Harnesses Mobile Technology for Learning on the Go
Targeted Beacon Technology
Macy's Beacon Retail Technology is About to Get More Precise
Urban Social Runs
Nike Toronto's City-Celebrating Local Run is Led by a Resident Runner
Music-Streaming Drones
The Spotify PartyDrone Plays Personalized Music to Festival Goers
Location-Based Ads
Microsoft Wraps Beacon-Enabled Advertising Around Its Retail Stores
Visibility-Focused Armbands
Griffin Technology's LightRunner Universal Armband Keeps Runners Safe
Underprivileged Networking Stunts
This Charity Marketing Stunt Involves a Mock Profile on LinkedIn
Discounted Outdoors Memberships
This Tread Lightly! Membership Includes Bass Pro Shops Discounts
Senior Phone Systems
The ClarityLife Ensemble Enhanced Landline was Designed for Elderly People
Charitable Microfinance Companies
Kiva Loans Empowers Less Unfortunate People Around the World
Charitable Greeting Card Alternatives
Don't Send Me a Card Invites You to Raise Money for a Cause
Long-Distance Drinking Apps
The Skosh App Goes the Distance with Social Drinking
Crowdfunded Fact Checking Charities
Full Fact Hopes to Fact Check Politics Before the UK Election
Museum Membership Programs
The ROM Membership Program Offers Plenty of Benefits and Rewards
Charitable Water Apparel
Charity:Water Gives Proceeds to Communities with Limited Water Access
Real-Time Radio Apps
The Fradio App Lets You Introduce Tracks and Broadcast Playlists to Friends
Comemmorative Football Apparel
This Nike Oregon Ducks Apparel Honors a Historic College Sport Play
Music Sampling Tools
The Spotify App's Touch Preview Feature Presents a New Way to Discover Music