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This article originally posted 04 September, 2012 and appeared in  Physical Activity Apps

Workout Trainer

Skimble, Inc.
iOS and Android/Free (with upgrades and packages available)
Video Link: http://www.butterscotch.com/show/Workout-Trainer-For-Android-Review 

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Your patients will enter their workout goals (e.g. build muscle, lose weight, strengthen core, etc.), and this app will suggest free workout plans available for purchase.
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There is also a large library of free workouts through which patients can browse. Each workout has a digital trainer voice which describes the workout and provides a countdown. For an upgrade a human voice is available (the free voice sounds like a robot).
 
Overall Impressions from Around the Web:
 
Positive reviews overall, especially on the challenge and variety of workouts. Recent tech issues included a problem with syncing to the online account as well as a broken timer but overall a straightforward and effective app for getting your patients moving.

Workout Trainer (iOS)

Workout Trainer (Android)

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This article originally posted 04 September, 2012 and appeared in  Physical Activity Apps

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