'I tried the free app helping mums to shed weight in 28 days without intense workouts'

Whether you're looking to lose weight, tone up or improve your peace of mind, finding a solution that works for you can be intimidating, Not to mention it can be expensive with gym memberships and classes, plus travelling to and from the gym eats up time in a busy schedule.

It's no surprise that since the pandemic fitness app downloads have soared, with more people turning to home workouts to get their exercise fix in and around their life - of which I am one. And one app in particular has blown my mind, purely due to the sheer quantity of classes, tips and advice to help improve your lifestyle.

As someone who's regularly paid for apps to work out at home, I was surprised to find when I did the maths that BetterMe works out around half the price of three huge health and fitness apps and comes with a host of additional features. It's free to download initially, but you'll need to purchase in-app extras to see the full benefit.

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The BetterMe app isn't limited to just physical fitness but incorporates nutrition and mental fitness too, encompassing features of mediation station Headspace, nutrition guide Noom and fitness programme FIIT along with a host of extra elements.

As someone who turned to the latter during the pandemic to keep my fitness levels up and the former to help keep anxiety at bay, I was intrigued to see how BetterMe fared in comparison and I must say I am pretty impressed. Let me explain why.

When you log onto BetterMe you'll be asked to take this quiz that'll help determine your exercise needs. This quiz factors in your current