In the last year, there has been a noticeable shift towards home workouts, with more and more people preferring to work out at home, rather than head to the gym. However, with a new year often comes new inspiration, and many people are considering going back to the gym.
When heading back to the gym, many people believe that it means they should delete the fitness apps that they have been using, but if something has been so beneficial to their health, why would they stop using it?
The truth of the matter is that fitness apps can often be used alongside heading to the gym, especially if the app has a variety of features. At POW8R, we are proud to have created an app that works both in the gym and at home.
Keep reading to find out more about how you can use the POW8R fitness app in the gym or for at-home workouts, and the benefits of doing so.
Hybrid Fitness Routine: Why Flexibility Matters
One reason continuing to use fitness apps is crucial to your fitness journey is the flexibility they offer. If you depend solely on going to the gym, you subject yourself to limitations that may make it difficult to maintain a consistent routine, especially if you have a full-time job or children.
This is where fitness apps step in. As long as you have a device on you, you can boot up your fitness app from just about anywhere and fit in a quick 20-minute workout, no matter your schedule.
Without access to flexible workouts, you could lose motivation and get off track with your fitness journey. This is why the flexibility of workout apps is so crucial, as they can help you build strength and stay consistent.
What Makes POW8R the Perfect Home Workout App
We shout about the POW8R app a lot because we know how good it is. We have specifically designed our app to be versatile and fit with both gym and at-home workouts. Some of the ways that our app is perfect for home workouts include:
Minimal Equipment
We design all of our workouts to require minimal or no equipment. We believe you don’t need expensive, fancy equipment to get an impactful, full-body workout.
Though a lot of our workouts can be done without any equipment at all, we often do workouts that require two kettlebells to be completed effectively, and we would always recommend that if you’re going to buy any workout equipment at all, kettlebells should be your first choice. Kettlebells are great for building strength and endurance. They’re versatile, small and easy to pack away, making them a great addition for anyone who prefers at-home workouts over the gym.
Advice on Form
One of the biggest struggles faced by anyone new to fitness is getting the correct form when completing an exercise. It really can be a quick adjustment to how your knees are bent or slightly straightening the back, which can make or break your workout.
If you use the POW8R app, our trainers won’t just lead you through the workouts; they’ll explain what they’re doing, how they’re standing, and why it matters, helping you pick up valuable skills you can use in future workouts. Because you have access to an archive of varied workouts and training plans, you’re under no rush to learn, like you might be when working with a PT, so you can perfect your form at your own pace, depending on your fitness level.
Flexibility
Again, we think that flexibility is an essential part of all success stories, and that is why we were so passionate about designing an app that provides this flexibility. We know life can be unpredictable, especially when you have kids and a job, so being able to access hybrid training programmes and workouts whenever and wherever you want makes such a huge difference.
We do offer weekly lives you can join at a set time, but we add all of these lives directly to the app so you can rewatch whenever you can. You’re under no stress to fit our workouts into your calendar. The POW8R app is completely on your terms.
How POW8R Fits Seamlessly into Gym Training
Versatility and flexibility were at the forefront of our design when we developed the POW8R app. Though we strongly believe in the power of at-home workouts, we wanted to ensure our app could be used wherever you are, including at the gym.
Here are some of the benefits of hybrid training with the POW8R app:
A Personal Trainer in Your Pocket
For a lot of people, having a personal trainer on hand can make a huge difference to their workouts, and this is why online fitness coaching is so beneficial. If you go to the gym, you often have to pay an extra fee for the session, and you’re limited to their availability.
Realistically, if you’re a night owl who likes to hit the gym after midnight, it’s going to be very difficult to find a personal trainer.
With POW8R, we are essentially personal trainers in your pocket. Through our archive of videos and social content, we have answers to just about every question you might have. Want to target specific areas? We have videos that help you learn which movements you should be doing and the weight you should be using, all without the cost of a personal trainer.
Master Your Form in a Gym Setting
We’ve all had that anxiety of being in the gym without really knowing if our form is correct. Even though nobody really pays attention to you at the gym, it can be intimidating to work out surrounded by people who know what they’re doing while being uncertain about your form.
This is where we step in, even at the gym, you can watch our videos, follow our advice and make sure that your form is right for the workout that you’re looking to complete.
Easy to Follow Workouts
Another common issue faced by those who are new to the gym is knowing which workouts to do. Without a plan in mind, it can be easy to wander the gym and try out different equipment exercises without managing to target the area you intended.
Having workouts readily available to you while you’re in the gym, so if you need direction or advice about the workouts you do, we are ready and waiting with some simple workouts that you can follow while at the gym.
Nutritional Backing for your Workouts
Something that is really lacking when you attend the gym is nutritional advice, unless you pay extra to receive it, which we don’t believe should be a requirement. In order to be fit, you need to develop healthy habits around your workouts, which include giving your body the nutrition that it needs in order to thrive.
In the POW8R app, you have access to plenty of recipes designed to fuel your body and support your fitness journey, all included in the price of your membership. Which means even if you prefer gym workouts, with our app, you can make sure you’re eating well alongside it.
Functional Fitness: POW8R App Features Which Make Training Easy
Every aspect of our app is designed with our users in mind. As fitness lovers, we have ensured the app includes all the features we want in a workout app.
Some of the features which we believe make our app a cut above the rest include:
Real Life Coaching
We don’t just film ourselves working out and leave you to follow along. We pride ourselves on being the personal trainer in your pocket, and that’s because we give full explanations for everything we do and give you the coaching you need to develop your own personal fitness knowledge.
This is especially true if you join one of our lives. We happily answer any questions that you may have and ensure that you have the tools you need to make the most of your workout.
Community
We believe that community is key to success when you are on a fitness journey, which is why we have ensured that all of our users have access to a supportive community of people on the same journey as them.
When you join the POW8R app, you get an invitation to join a private Instagram group, where you can speak to other users, share tips and receive that sense of community that is so crucial to your success.
Seeing others do well or face the same challenges as you can be a massive motivator, which is why we regularly promote the Instagram group and encourage everyone to get involved in the chat room during live workouts.
In App Tracking
Tracking your progress is a fantastic way to stay motivated, see what you have achieved and make sure that the fitness plan that you are following is working for you. Within the POW8R app, you can track your progress all within one convenient place.
In-app tracking is a feature that really matters when selecting a fitness app.
With our tracking tool being available within the app, you’re more likely to use it and ensure that you are accurately tracking your progress because you don’t have to jump between apps.
Meal Planning
For a lot of people, the most difficult part of starting their fitness journey is changing their relationship with food. Eating in a way that supports your fitness journey can actually be quite difficult if you haven’t put much thought into how you eat before.
There is a lot to think about, and understanding macros can be a journey in itself. We proudly offer a vast range of meal plans on the POW8R app, all with macros already calculated, so all you have to do is follow the recipe and enjoy a delicious, nutritionally balanced meal that aligns with your overall fitness goals.
Live Workouts
Every week, we have 4 scheduled live workouts that we encourage all of our users to attend. This is a great way to get motivated to start your day off with a workout, and also ask any questions you may have for us.
If you’re unable to meet the workouts, you really don’t have to worry. You can catch up on all of our morning workouts whenever you have the time, so you can still enjoy all of the great tips we provide and stay motivated.
POW8R: A Personal Trainer in Your Pocket
At POW8R, we are passionate about helping people start and sustain a fitness plan that works for their lifestyle, and we believe that the POW8R app can be an instrumental tool for supporting this.
Looking to start your fitness journey and take control of your health in 2026? Download the POW8R app today.