Synopsis of the App: Studio Tone It Up: Workouts offers fitness and the promise of friendship and a supportive community with live and on-demand fitness classes.
Price and Platform: Free trial. Apple only.
RDN Score: 4/5
Pros
Cheerful, easy-to-use design with a girly vibe complete with upbeat hosts and instructors.
Sign up for and join one of several daily live classes or start an on-demand one anytime, anywhere.
Create goals, track workouts and progress and gain accountability in the online TIU community online.
Create a profile and enable location services to be matched with area workout buddies.
View upcoming live classes and the class roster from the homepage.
Access on-demand classes featuring HIIT, total body, cardio, sculpt and more.
Free daily workouts are available to non-subscribers and include stop motion videos demonstrating form and technique for exercises like lunges, side plank hip dips and toe touches.
Automatically tracks workouts completed via the app.
Share your activity by connecting Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Offers a free 7-day trial with subscription.
Send and receive private chat messages with other app users.
At $85 per year, the app is cheaper than most gym memberships.
Cons
Available only on iOS devices at the time of the review.
Requires an email address and user ID or Facebook to use the app.
Intermittent technical issues with loading live classes.
Must subscribe using the auto-renewable subscription to get the free 7-day trial.
Bottom Line: Similar to many other in-your-pocket workout apps on the market, Studio Tone It Up: Workouts is a good choice for those already invested in the TIU community or seeking a virtual, fitness-focused lady tribe.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: Studio Tone It Up: Workouts offers fitness and the promise of friendship and a supportive community with live and on-demand fitness classes.
