Keep it light with low-intensity exercises

The "no pain, no gain" era is behind us. We’ve collectively realized that spiking your cortisol with high-intensity cardio every single day is just one way to stay fit. These apps prove you can build serious strength and sculpt your body without ever jumping off the ground.

This app generates a brand new pilates session every time you open it, ensuring your muscles are always challenged and engaged without having to worry about repetition or boredom. You can easily adjust the level, music, and specific focus area, whether you have five minutes or a full hour.

Best feature: The customizable speed and instructional voice options.

If you usually lift heavy or run hard, your low-impact day needs to be about repair. The Bend app transforms stretching from a quick afterthought into a core daily habit. It offers personalized routines that guide you through movements designed for deep recovery from your grind.

Best features: Daily reminders and tailored stretch routines for specific muscle groups.

You want to work out at 11pm, but you live on the top floor with creaky wood floors. FitOn is a massive library that includes specific filters for "Low Impact" and "No Equipment." You get high-intensity strength training that keeps your feet planted on the floor, saving your knees and your relationship with the neighbors downstairs.

Best features: "Low Impact" search filter and celebrity trainers like Gabrielle Union.

You want to get your 10k steps in, but you want to do it in nature to reset your nervous system. AllTrails helps you find flat, paved, or easy trails near you that you didn't know existed. Change your mindset from "I have to do cardio" to "I am going on an adventure."

Best features: Filter by "Easy" or "Wheelchair Friendly," enjoy GPS navigation, and browse user photos.