Top fitness apps to help kick start the new year

Many of us find the new year the perfect time to set personal goals, or have an interest in trying something new.

Becoming more active is a brilliant goal for the new year, or in fact, any time of the year. Check out below our top selection of fitness apps.

Couch to 5K

This beginners running app helps you progress week-by-week gradually. The app allows you to track your progress and features a choice of coaches.

You can also download each week as podcasts, featuring coaching from a variety of celebrities.

Yoga for Beginners

Yoga helps workout your body as well as relax your mind. This app features moves that can be done anywhere, featuring something for all abilities.

Map My Walk

No matter your ability, this app is brilliant for tracking your walks. You can track you walks including your times and distances.

You can also discover new routes, and register your own.

Strava

This app allows you to track your fitness; you can record your activity with running, cycling and swimming.

It is great for mapping trails and seeing your stats, allowing you to see your progress with your personal goals.

Gymnondo

Featuring a variety of types of workouts, you can find something suited for your fitness level and lifestyle.

You can select different workouts based on your personal fitness goals.

Nike Training Club

Try free workouts, including HIT, yoga classes, bodyweight workouts you can do with minimum to no equipment and cardio that gets your heart rate up.

This app is brilliant for those who already feel comfortable with a small amount of physical activity, or have taken a break from it and want to get back into it.