Shift Christmas weight with an app

Ready to burn off those mince pies already? Shift Christmas weight with an app, the most convenient way to work out

If you went a little overboard this Christmas (with the tasty treats and spending habits) then it might be worth befriending an app or two over the next few months. Not only are apps a great way to kickstart your fitness mojo for the new year, but they’re also a super-cheap alternative to a gym membership. Most apps don’t even cost a penny, and the ones that do tend to still be a great deal.

There are plenty of user-friendly apps out there, with some offering workout tutorials for target areas while others provide intense sessions or month-long plans – there’s something for everyone. We know the app stores can be a sea of overwhelming options at the best of times, so if you need a little help choosing which to go for, we’re here to help. Check out our favourite five below.

We Heart Living – Daily Cardio Workout

Daily Cardio Workout (Free or 69p for full version)

Get your heart pumping with these short 5 to 10-minute workouts that you can blitz through in your living room. Each exercise comes with a video to show you how it should be done. Upgrade to the full version to unlock more workouts and custom routines.

We heart: that it tells you what part of the body you’re working on for each exercise. Useful!