SPORT IN THE CITY
FREELETICS TRAINING COACH – BODYWEIGHT AND MINDSET
The Freeletics digital trainer is busy chiseling some 25 million bodies all around the world . Its developers claim the app is the most popular in Europe . Let ’ s see what its success comes down to !
� What is it all about ?
The application will need to know all kind of details about you : weight , height , age , physical fitness , place of training and sports equipment availability .
Freeletics won ’ t even start training you unless you provide all this information . The free version offers you 22 interval workouts , 5 warm-ups and cool-downs . Each exercise is filmed and can be viewed offline .
20 motivating audio sessions are a nice addition to this program , while personal trainer ’ s consultations are paid on top . You also get special points for each completed exercise . They are only designed to boost your self-esteem , however , giving no tangible award .
Plentiful photos of happy customers successfully losing weight is yet another motivation . The app also offers a selection of meal plans and sporting goods .
� Interface
A minimalist design , black background , fitness models sweating over intense workouts . There is clearly no way of procrastinating with this app , but chiseling your body and tempering your spirit !
SPLITS IN 30 DAYS
Not a big fan of intense crossfit trainings ? Then opt for a stretching , yoga and Pilates routine instead . Improve your
body flexibility and joint mobility . Stretching is another way to always keep toned and in good shape . This app has an ambition for you to be doing all kinds of splits in just a month !
� What is it all about ?
Once you register , three options are available for beginners , experienced or advanced athletes . These yoga and stretching exercises can be easily done at home . On top of sports training as such , you can also fill in your personal profile , set up a timer , activity statistics and follow coach recommendations .
There are some interesting « healing » programs relieving muscle pains in the neck , shoulders , lower back and knees . Each exercise is enriched by video graphics .
� Interface
« Splits in 30 days » looks like a nice workout brochure . No perfect bodies , vibrant colours or constant pop-up reminders to put us off . Part of your mobile app library , it is always there to consult .
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