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JEFIT (Android, iOS) JEFIT.com’s apps serve as an incredible resource for users looking to do strength training and bodybuilding. Loaded with an exercise database of thousands of rou- tines sorted by targeted body part, it comes complete with detailed instructions, a workout planner, exercise log, progress tracker, numerous timers and options, and synchronization with your JEFIT profile. The free version is ad-supported, while a pro version offers more features and removes advertising.

Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout App (Android, iOS) Beginners and veterans alike will appreciate the Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout App. The app guides users through the original 7 minute workout, as well as more advanced routines of varying dura- tion and intensity, complete with short videos. A Smart Workout feature can function as your personal trainer. Runtastic Six Pack We also like that users can create their own custom workout routines. Abs (Android, iOS) Runtastic Six Pack Abs is designed to guide you through a 10 week long workout routine designed to sculpt that perfect set of six pack abs you’ve always craved. The app contains a wide variety of workout rou- tines, complete with animated male and female avatars to guide you through the proper form of each exercise. In addition, there are adjustable difficulty levels, and the option to create custom workout plans tailored to target areas, weight loss goals or daily schedules. The app features additional sync options with MyFitnessPal and Runtastic.

FitStar (iOS) FitStar functions as your personalized digital training coach, adapting its exercise routines to match your physical capability, carefully calibrating workouts to be challenging without being too difficult. Users can configure their ideal exercise duration and workout goals, and the app will whip up a workout session for you. Once done, you can rate the difficulty of the workout, allowing the app to slowly learn and adapt to your workout capacity, challenging you without Fitocracy (Android, iOS) breaking your body. The social network for exercise junkies, Fitocracy uses a combina- tion of and peer pressure to encourage your exercise habits. Users can look up exercise routines and then log them in to score points, level up and gain achievements, all of which is displayed in a social media stream that other Fitocrats can view, comment on and share, and otherwise encourage. Signing up at the Fitocracy website also provides data syncing between the Web app and mobile, as well as the option to automatically post your updates to or Facebook. -- ( www.tomsguide.com)