🏋️ The 13 best workout apps for fast-and-focused training

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! School is back in session for students (and their parents). When your schedule kicks back up, it’s easy to let your fitness and nutrition goals fall by the wayside. That’s why we’ve dedicated this edition of HGC to faster ways to work out and squeeze in your daily protein. We got you, Fit Fam!

What’s in today’s newsletter:

• The top 13 workout apps, according to our fitness experts.

• The best protein bars for on-the-go gains.

• 6 convenient 30-minute workouts from a CPT.

• 20 RD-approved protein snack ideas.

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Best Workout Apps

Fitness apps may seem like a dime a dozen, but our product testers here at Garage Gym Reviews have tested 20 different workout apps to determine which ones are worth your time and money.

But what makes us reliable experts? We’re a group of certified personal trainers, gym owners, and Olympic-level athletes with tons of experience following training programs, designing our own programs, and coaching clients through programs.

The best workout apps offer more than just stand-alone workouts. Apps should offer well-thought-out programs intended to help you improve your strength, flexibility, speed, or whatever fitness goal you’re after. They’re also super convenient when your schedule gets busy. Check them out!

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Best Protein Bars

Ever grab a protein bar in a macro pinch only to be gut-punched by the taste?

Never again will you unsuspectingly open a new box of protein bars only to suffer through the taste and texture of chalk. You can end your hunt for the best protein bar: We did the work for you. It wasn’t always fun, but at least we can say we’ve saved you the effort of paying for box after box because no bar tastes just right.

Our product testers personally ordered dozens of protein bars and taste-tested them all. Additionally, we have professional backgrounds in fitness and nutrition, so we can help you make sense of nutrition labels and ingredient lists for things like the best protein bars.

As you read through this guide to find your next favorite protein bar, you’ll not only have the pleasure of reading our brutally honest tasting notes, but you’ll also learn exactly how each bar can support your wellness goals.

Time Crunch

30-Minute Workouts

As great as exercise is for the body, not everyone can spend hours in the gym every day. On top of that, without a personal trainer, it may be challenging to know what to do or where to start creating your own workout routine.

Fortunately, you don’t have to spend many hours in the gym to get in a good workout. For these 30-minute workouts, lots of modalities are fair game: cardio, strength training, high-intensity interval training, bodyweight movements, full-body or major muscle group splits. They can all provide an effective and sweat-inducing workout.

As a certified personal trainer and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Trainer, TJ Mentus knows a thing or two about workout programming. He shares his tips and six 30-minute workouts for varying fitness levels, equipment needs, and more.

Fuel Up!

20 Protein Snack Ideas

We shared the best protein bars above, but sometimes you need a little more fast fuel when you’re out and about or packing lunches for your littles. Whether you’re trying to make snacks more filling or simply add protein throughout the day, easy, go-to protein snack ideas that are convenient and nutrient-dense are a must.

Having healthy, high-protein meals and snacks in mind and on hand can help make it much easier to achieve the health and fitness goals of you and your family. As a registered dietitian, Stephanie Wells has seen firsthand how helpful it is to plan your daily nutrition ahead of time. Pre-planning your snacks may seem like overkill, but doing this can make a difference when you’re short on time or if something unexpected comes up.

These protein-packed ideas can help you feel satisfied throughout the day and keep you on track to meet your macro goals.

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Quick Hits

Love a Good Pre or Post-Workout Smoothie?

• You can easily make your own hearty pre-workout smoothie at home and save time waiting in long drive-thru or shop lines.

• Here are six picky-eater-approved protein powders for kids.

• For those times when you just can’t fathom spending several hours grocery shopping, we found the 10 best food subscription boxes.