Best workout apps for iPhone: What you need to get in shape and feel great!

Whether you want a quick workout or a way to make better use of your gym time, these are the best workout apps for iPhone!

Looking for the best iPhone apps to help you get in a daily workout? Squeezing in time to exercise between work, kids, social events, and other obligations isn't always easy. Luckily, there are lots of iPhone apps that can help you not only help you stay motivated but help you make the most of your workouts. Whether you're just starting out and want something simple or you're already hitting the gym multiple times a week and just want to get more efficient, there a are a lot of work out apps for iPhone to choose from. But which workout apps for iPhone are the very best?

Fitocracy

Best workout apps for iPhone: Fitocracy

Fitocracy lets you choose from tons of pre-programmed exercises or lets you program your own. You can then create and save routines, track workouts, and tons more. Editing workouts and re-arranging items is also super simple with Fitocracy. The social aspect of being able to add friends and communicate with the rest of the Fitocracy community is also good for those that need an extra push or pat on the back here and there.

For a customizable and completely flexible workout tracker that comes with a great social community to back it, be sure you try out Fitocracy.

JEFIT Pro

Best workout apps for iPhone: JEFIT

JEFIT Pro is a workout program that focuses on building muscle and toning. From weights to strength exercise that don't require any equipment, JEFIT can help you achieve goals that deal with toning. You can break down exercises based on what areas you'd like to work on. All your stats, workouts, and more are then synced to your JEFIT account from access anywhere.

If you want to tone and build muscle mass, check out JEFIT Pro.

4 Minute Workout

Best workout apps for iPhone: 4 Minute Workout

4 Minute Workout is based on the Tabata method of exercising. During these workouts you'll be doing super high intensity exercises for 20 seconds each followed by 10 seconds of rest. Many people believe this method is just as good, if not better, than a traditional cardio workout. The best part is there's no equipment necessary.

If you want a super high intensity workout that delivers results, 4 Minute Workout is worth a look.

BetterFit

Best workout apps for iPhone: BetterFit

BetterFit is a workout logging app as well as a protein intake tracker. One of the biggest headaches of tracking workouts is inputting everything. This is one place BetterFit really excels. With over 1,000 existing exercises and a great interface that makes adding items simple, BetterFit makes tracking less painful. For anyone trying to build muscle, you can also track protein intake all in one place so you can see what you're eating compared to what you're burning.

If you're working on building muscle and want to track workouts and protein in one place, BetterFit is the best option.

Fitness Buddy

Best workout apps for iPhone: Fitness Buddy

Fitness Buddy is similar to JEFIT Pro but breaks exercises down a little differently. You can choose the section of your body you'd like to work out and then break down what kind of equipment you have or what you want to use by simply toggling the settings. Each type of exercise comes with detailed animated photos to show you how to perform them. You can then log your workouts with Fitness Buddy's built-in tracker.

For a huge variety of exercises and a better understanding of what areas they target, check out Fitness Buddy.

Your picks?

If you use your iPhone to enhance your workouts, what apps have you found helpful? And if you prefer heading to the gym, what apps — if any — have helped you out there? Let me know in the comments!

Note: Originally published, March 2014. Updated July 2014.