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8.5/10
Cost
10/10
User
Experience
8/10
Tools &
Features
7/10
Setup
910
Basic App Info:
Name of the App: J&J Official 7 Minute Workout
Cost: Free
Availability: Android & Apple
Who is it best for?
Anyone wanting to improve their fitness and physical health, from beginners to more advanced
App Intro
The J&J Official 7 Minute Workout app is a workout app designed to be inclusive of all levels, goals, and schedules. Whether you’re wanting a quick workout to shake up your day or a longer, more routine workout, this app will have something up your alley. You can select either “7 Minute Workout,” “Smart Workout” (which seems to recommend based on your app history and how you answer the setup questions), or “Workout Library,” where you can select from several curated workouts ranging from beginner to advanced with different levels in between.
The App
Features
Workout Library contains 22 preset workouts, varying in intensity and duration
Workouts are designed to fit your schedule, ranging from 7 to 32 minutes.
72 exercises and 22 workouts you can customize to create over 1,000 variations from easy to hard.
Smart Workout feature gauges your fitness and motivation level and creates a variety of workouts specifically for you.
Create custom workouts targeting multiple focus areas and workout intensity.
Control music and audio prompts from your device. And learn the exercises with 72 high-definition video tutorials.
Likes/Dislikes
Likes
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7 Minute Workout is a very user-friendly app from start to finish. The UI and UX are simple and seamless.
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No ads!
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Workouts are explained in detail and can be performed without additional equipment (primarily core exercises).
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The app caters to people who want to be consistent and provides a variety of workouts to implement into busy schedules.
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7 Minute Workout can’t necessarily stand alone, as the catalog is limited, but it’s a great stepping stone toward physical well-being.
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Learn the science behind the suggested workouts, giving you more insights into your body and how it functions.
Disikes
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According to the most recent reviews, the app tends to crash.
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People agree that it would be a nice change to include more workouts, especially for those who do use equipment like resistance bands and dumbbells.
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Others say that the workouts need safe modification suggestions if certain movements are painful or could cause exercise-related injuries.
App Ratings, Size, & Category
RATINGS
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4.7 / 5
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4.5 / 5
SIZE
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185.9 MB
CATEGORY
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Health & Fitness
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Health & Fitness
SIMILAR APPS
Many, many versions of the “7-minute workout” app exist, which can make it difficult to even find this version. Obe Fitness and the Peloton app are similar but require equipment or subscriptions. You can find additional workout alternatives on various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where fitness bloggers and influencers craft quick workouts regularly.
Backstory
Why/How the app as made:
Designed by Chris Jordan, Director of Exercise Physiology at the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute
Awards & Accolades:
More than 3 million downloads and generally positive reviews.
The Bottom Line
The app is fairly solid, though somewhat bare-bones in some respects. If you’ve struggled with a routine or struggled with working out in general, this is a great app to try and kickstart your fitness journey.
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