Sanitas review: Freeletics app
Can you build the perfect body by smartphone? Freeletics is the latest fitness trend. What does the app offer?
How it works
I decide to try the app out for myself. The workouts are named after Greek gods – I opt for Prometheus and am immediately addressed as an athlete. A video shows me how to do the exercises and then I get started. I struggle through five rounds of climbers, push-ups, sit-ups, squats and jumping jacks as fast as possible. 15 minutes 20 seconds later I'm exhausted, but rewarded with points for finishing the workout. The next day I can barely move.
Summary
Die Freeletics-App ersetzt sicher keinen Personal Trainer. Ausserdem sollte man ein gutes Quantum Sportlichkeit und Durchhaltewillen mitbringen. Empfehlenswert ist es zudem, die Übungen nicht schnell, sondern exakt auszuführen. Dennoch ist Freeletics eine interessante und günstige Alternative für all jene, denen Fitnesstempel nicht zusagen.
My rating
Pros
- It's fun, even the sore muscles. And you feel – and see – the effects after a few months
- Exercises explained through high-quality videos and text
- You can train anywhere using your own body weight
Cons
- No trainer to monitor whether you're doing the exercises properly
