
But with a huge saturation of apps to choose from, it can be difficult to figure out which app and workout program is best for you. Our fitness experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Wellness Lab say that workout apps have tremendously improved in recent years, providing more variety and better quality fitness instruction as the demand for top-notch home fitness content has increased. You'll get the benefits of a great workout without having to make the trip to the gym (or pay for the costly in-person gym membership) and exercise whenever it fits your schedule. Whether you're looking for the best at-home workouts or like to exercise on the go, workout apps can provide an excellent fitness solution that is convenient and affordable. We also added more information about how we choose the best workout apps. Hip adductors: These are located at middle thigh and draw the legs into the midline.This story was updated in July 2022 to add several new workout apps based on testing led by the Good Housekeeping Institute Wellness Lab.Gluteus maximus, hamstring group, piriformis: These are located in the back of the hip and upper thigh leg.Gluteus medius and minimus: These are located at the side of the hip.Hip flexors: Located in front of the pelvis and upper thigh, the muscles that make up the hip flexors include the psoas major, illiacus, rectus femoris, pectineus, and sartorius.Transverse abdominis: Located under the obliques, it is the deepest of the abdominal muscles (muscles of your waist) and wraps around your spine for protection and stability.Internal obliques: Located under the external obliques, they run in the opposite direction.External obliques: Located on the side and front of the abdomen.Multifidus: Located under the erector spinae along the vertebral column, these muscles extend and rotate the spine.

