Whether you're a gym newbie or cardio junkie

Staying fit at uni can be a challenge, from lectures and deadlines to your social life, finding time to exercise can end up at the bottom of your priority list. But with the right app, squeezing in a workout or just moving a little more can actually be fun and motivating. 

Here's our top picks for fitness apps to help you stay active, healthy and energised:

1. Strava

Best for: Runners, cyclists and walkers

Strava is one of the hottest apps at the moment to keep track of your runs and find new routes. You can join local challenges, share your routes with friends and it even has live beacon tracking for extra safety. 

This is a great app for exploring your city or university campus in a new way. Struggle to keep yourself motivated? Set monthly goals and lean on community support! 

2. Nike Training Club

Best for: Free at-home workouts

Prefer to exercise at home? This app has hundreds of guided workouts to suit everyone's favourite way of exercising. From strength conditioning to yoga, the beginner-friendly filters and short workout options make it easy to build a routine, even in your student room. 

3. JEFIT

Best for: Gym-goers and weightlifters

With a variety of strength and high-intensity workouts, this app is a great workout log for lifters and those looking to build muscle. It has thousands of exercises, pre-build programmes made by professionals and can sync to your Apple Watch, making it easy to track your progress in real time.

4. MyFitnessPal

Best for: Nutrition tracking

Whether you want to gain muscle, lose weight or just get a better sense of your eating habits, this app tracks calories and macros easily. You can scan barcodes on foods, making it really helpful even when you're in the meal deal aisle.

5. Zombies, Run!

Best for: Gamifying your cardio

Turn your jogs into a post-apocalyptic game with this app. Start by walking, jogging or running wherever you want, hear your workout and music through your headphones but beware – if you're chased by enemies you'll have to speed up!

You'll automatically collect supplies to trade on the app and progress through fun missions, all while fitting in a bit of exercise. 

Most of these apps have free versions, so don't feel pressured to pay and make sure to look out for student discounts. 

Whether you're smashing PBs or just trying to move more between lectures, there's an app out there to help you feel stronger, healthier and more in control of your routine.