J&J Official 7 Minute Workout Reviews

by Gratitude4

JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout is excellent, but only useful for about 10 days. It has two major flaws.

1) You can’t limit the number of cycles. As soon as it automatically moves you from two cycles to three cycles, your workout goes from ~15 minutes to ~26 minutes, especially because the wait time jumps from 5 seconds to 15, which is a huge both because people using JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout are most often looking for a short workout.

Moreover, the difficulty jump from 2 to 3 cycles is immense- even with long wait times between exercises.

2) The smart workout generator doesn’t seem to factor in the previous days workout. There have been multiple day stretches where I get 3 push-up like exercises or (worse) tricep exercises in my cycles. It would be much better if it were able to recognize you using it daily and then switched up the focuses of the workouts.

Day 1: 3 chest, 2 core, 3 legs, 2 cardio.

Day 2: 1 chest, 3 core, 3 legs, 3 cardio.

Even better if it can be more specific so it doesn’t hyper focus on triceps as it occasionally does. This flaw isn’t as bad as the first (I’ll substitute jumping jacks for a second tricep exercise if I have 2 cycles), but it starts to get annoying that you just can’t physically do the workouts because it’s given you 3 chest exercises 2 days in a row.

by Scrubmutt

JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout was fantastic until the latest update. I have no need to track workouts across devices so the new login/registration requirement is an unnecessary hassle and should offer a bypass option for those who don’t want it. Worse yet, you can no longer use most functions of JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout without an internet connection. The best part about JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout was the ability to take it with me on my phone when traveling, at times without access to WiFi, and still get in a solid workout. Now, you cannot access your settings, create a new workout nor save a completed workout without an internet connection. Losing that much functionality for supposed gains that I don’t want or need severely downgrades my opinion of JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout from 5 stars to 2. I would not have downloaded JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout if it was set up this way originally. And I will no longer be able to recommend it to friends and family as I had been doing.

by Edmondsan

I justDownload it to ipad. Easy to do and set up. As I has handicaps I thought I would try the customization exercise and creat my own. Again easy to set up and really helps you to understand what areas you’re working on.
BUT
I cannot seem to edit the custom workout routine i just created. I am pushed on what appears to be a button in the top of screen but nothing is happening. Thought well maybe I need to run through the exercise routine and then you can update as needed, but NO. Still can edit and button does not work. Maybe it’s a glitch. My main thing is I would like to organize so there in minimal up and down but more grouped. I have MS and a lot slower so need to conserve energy to maximize workout.
I will be looking at other apps.

by Honestly Irritated Af, Man

as someone who has difficulty exercising, JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout really helped me work my way up into regular workouts at a comfortable and healthy pace. i really only have three problems with JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout . first is that in custom workouts they don't let you repeat any exercises (exp: you can't select "chair-assist push-up" three times). if you're just starting and can only do one of the exercises, it's frustrating having to select exercises you can't do. second, i really wish there were more easy modified versions of different exercises. again, if you're really out of shape then forcing yourself to improperly do an exercise that you can't do, you can really end up hurting yourself. and third, there's no way to turn off exercise descriptions without turning off ALL of the audio cues, meaning you'd have to constantly watch the screen. this wouldn't be too bad if JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout didn't lower the volume of whatever else you're listening to while doing these descriptions. again none of these are dealbreakers but i think if they were fixed it would really make JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout incredible.

by Dirty Head Rocker

This is a great app. Often times I use the 7M w/o as a great way to warm up prior to my workout program and other days I use the smart w/o feature as a stand alone workout for the day. I love the variation in activities every time I use the smart workout, and therein lies the opportunity to make JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout better.
The 7 minute workout is always the same workout, this repetition gets old quickly so I move over to the smart workout option; however, the smart workout frequently sets up for a 3 cycle workout (~26 minutes). This is too long for use as a quick warm-up.
So I am left with either doing the same old 7M w/o or trying to cut a smart w/o short so I can have some variation to my warm-up workout.
I would like to see an option to choose how many cycles I would like to perform in a smart workout or perhaps a “smart warm-up” feature to choose from. This change would make JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout PERFECT!
Thanks

by Spedly1

JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout is a great concept. After using it a few times there are a couple of annoying gripes, but the workouts themselves are fantastic, always making me drenched with sweat.

First, with audio on, the instructions for the exercise form etc. are great for the first time, after that I’d like to mute just that and still hear the countdown timer without the instruction. Second, for exercises where you switch sides, a couple extra seconds (3-5) would be great to allow you to switch, JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout basically forces you to work one side longer than the other. Third, it would be great to see a video of the next move during the last 3-5 seconds of the break to prepare you for the move, there is text there to tell you the next move, but the video would help on the ones you’re not familiar with and let you know whether you have to be prepared on the ground, on a chair, or standing.

by MarkSB303

Update on the May 2017 update. It looks like the "looping" bug mentioned below is fixed - thank you! I like JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout . It could use some updating - there are many good suggestions in the reviews, such as tracking across devices. But if you want a no nonsense bodyweight exercise app suitable for beginners to intermediates, at no cost (!), this is a good one.

Update May 2017. Still like JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout . But latest update seems to have messed it up. Everything repeats. Example (basic 7 minute workout) goes jumping jacks, wall sit, jumping jacks again, push up, wall sit again, etc. And, tried to submit this feedback on the 7minuteworkout website but the comments won't send

I use this 2-3 times per week, with a combination of built in workouts and my own. Even 9-10 minute workout (incl warmup) is a great one. If I'm more ambitious I can do 2-3 workouts for a good high intensity workout.

by J&J 7-min

Excellent app with warm ups and cool downs and enough of a variety of exercises that the workouts never get old. The Smart Workouts are very good, not only because of the exercises that are chosen but also because the element of surprise takes that one component of knowing and dreading what is coming next in your workout, completely out of the picture. Game changer!
Although I love JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout and feel that it is the best one of its kind that I have tried, I wish that I could access a stretching routine or even a variety of stretching routines, such as one to start my day or one todo before bed. Currently, the only stretches in JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout are for a warm up or a cool down and are a bit limited. The importance of stretching, for maximum health and flexibility could be emphasized a bit more, to make JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout truly the best HIIT available.

by 29PMagMoose

I use JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout when I travel and even at home. I find the variety of workouts are fun and challenging as you modify it to your own abilities and experience. The only thing I didn't really care for is rating of each work out while you're in the work out. Sometimes my phone doesn't capture my input as quickly as desired/it should, I'd like it better if at the end of the work outs, a list of the recently used movements/exercises come up and we can rate it post work out. But great app for customizable short or long workouts. Also please create a cancel or back button for the default 7-min work out and the smart work out in case users accidentally select one of those two so that we don't have to get out of JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout just to get to the correct location.

by Brewermfnyc

It's amazing what a quick and consistent workout can do for you. JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout helps you with sticking to your goals by making it easy. In fact, I have no goals! but I just know I feel and look better when I keep moving. JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout keeps it fresh by mixing up different exercises and pacing every time you click start. Videos and instructions are very clear.

So handy to click and get straight into working up a sweat wherever you are. I use it a lot in hotel rooms when traveling.

The only issue I had (a while ago) was that I wasn't able do dial my fitness level down after an injury. It just gave me blank exercises. A reinstall of JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout got me back in.

by Zeducated

I’ve used a few 7 minute workout apps and I’ve found this is the best, at least for iPhone users. Easy to bust out a workout anywhere in 7 minutes or as long as you want. It’s a great quick warm-up before stretching.
Not only does it have the classic scientific seven minute workout, yet it also has its own “smart workouts” with over 100 different body weight exercises and Five tiers of intro to intense and you get to choose variable motivation levels though I don’t actually know what that does as I’ve always had it on 5!
It’s easy to fit in a quickie, higher levels have multiple set smart workouts, and you can start one work out after another if you want to feel the burn of a longer workout. The smart workout will switch up the exercises to target all the various major muscle groups and stabilizers.
I highly recommend JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout!

by Chunkstyyyle

I had been doing rowing machine and weights in my house, but felt like I needed a shake up. I googled best 7-minute workout apps and this popped up! I do air play mirroring with apple tv so it shows up on the bigger screen. It is a little hard to learn exercises while holding the phone and DOING the exercising so that trick helped a lot. It is really simple and you can ramp up as you need. I'm pretty athletic and the moves were very challenging.
For any push-up sections I use my Perfect Push-up handles and a modified stance, so you should feel free to make the moves work for what you can handle. I can't wait to work up to harder levels, it feels great and is such a welcome addition to the routine I'd gotten bored of.

by Laura Buck

I downloaded JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout months ago after I went low carb and lost 25 lbs saying I’ll workout to help me lose faster but of course never did. Today I finally tried it and it was really good! You set your starting level and since I’m in no shape whatsoever, I started on the beginner level.
It was a comfortable level to start. It started with a warm up, did planks (which I hate but survived), step ups onto a chair and other easy beginner level things. The most important thing is to start at your true level!!! Don’t skip the beginner level if you’re like me and haven’t exercised in a REALLY LONG time. You’ll get discouraged and won’t want to continue. For a fee workout app, I really liked it!!

by Small Business Corporate Serv

I’ve been using JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout for at least 5 years. Never a dull moment, never disappointed. My clothes are soaked in 21 mins. This 7 minute workout App never fail to disappoint. In 21 minutes I’m soaked. My heart rate is up to 150bpm.

Update. I’m still using JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout for my cardio workout. I’m researching for an exercise Cardio / Health & Fitness App that’s better than the 7 min workout. I don’t see any that even comes close. And all the others charge for their apps. This is free. It has been free from when it was first introduce and continue to be free. By far the best free exercise app in the marketplace. By far have exceeded my expectations .

by From One Person To Another

I normally do not exercise. But, I started to when my sister introduced me to JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout. I am really impressed with it. Because I detest exercise and sweat, I never used to do anything to workout my body. But, this is not a 20-60 minute thing. This is 7 minutes (not including warm up and cool down which is about a min each). So, you can do this before school or work. It’s quick and gets you sweaty. I’m usually not motivated to exercise, but this is something that you can do and not be dying afterwards. I can already feel my body changing as I do the exercises. I definitely recommend if you want to get in some exercise without spending part of your day going out of your way to do it. DEFINITELY DO AFTER YOU WAKE UP AND BEFORE BREAKFAST.

by MsJaphydog

There is no excuse not to workout with JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout. All you need is your phone, a chair or bench, and a wall. There is a wide variety of 20-25 minute (despite the name) workouts grouped by difficulty level which will put your joints through their full range of motion while getting your heart pumping. Each exercise has an instructional video so you can ensure you are performing it correctly, and the set routines can be customized if there are individual exercises you unable to do safely. I roll out of bed, grab my phone and a chair, and 20 minutes or so later I’ve done a good total body workout and can face my day. I’ve been using everyday for 8 months and still love it.

by Brodhi99

I used to work out every day for years when I was younger. Now I’m a 40-something year old mom and I might have become lazy and excuse-ridden in my middle age (okay, “might” is not the word I should use here). My body has fallen very short of being healthy to the point that touching my toes has been a distant dream.

Bring on New Years Resolution to become healthy...again, and I discovered JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout. In the two weeks that I have used this (every morning during the week), I have noticed an increase in energy, flexibility, and overall well-being. To be clear, it is NOT 7 minutes long. I think the first time you launch JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout it’s 7 minutes, but the number of rotations increases after a few days. Doesn’t matter. It gets my heart rate up and starts my day off right. AND, I don’t need any props other than a yoga mat, a chair, and a stool to step up on.

If you feel like you can’t do push-ups or planks, don’t let that stop you. They will craft a workout tailored to your level and will work you up to the level that you’re able to do all of those strong core exercises.

Do it. You’ll feel a difference.

by Florida33441

Great little app, did it for first time today and liked it. Question for developer; why is there no option to play via Apple TV or other device? Love to watch on big screen. Also, when instructor says to do something for 30 second to one minute, he goes on to the next exercise before 30 seconds is even up. Are we supposed to stop the video?

Update: just completed my 45th workout! Went from the 7 minute 1 cycle to the 3 cycles! I’ve see such improvement, my quads are so strong. I couldn’t do one push-up before, now I can almost do 10. I’d still love an answer to my last question above please? Wish I could make each exercise just a little longer, but then I’d lose my place in the workout.

by Buzz1063

This is the most no nonsense app for workouts I have used; I love it. The range of workouts are perfect for me, I don’t need to customize anything. I do it two to three times a week to supplement my riding a bike, and it is so very efficient and thoughtful in its design. I do it in the stairwell of my apartment building and I bring my 3 x 5 kitchen mat and can do everything within that space and I do the chair stuff via the stairs, works perfectly.

I can’t say enough about JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout, honestly one of the best I have seen and FREE.

One thing I wish they would do is allow the user to set how much time between exercises in the settings, so if I wanted 5 seconds instead of ten it would apply that to all the sets. I hope J and J keeps offering JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout for years to come, thanks so much for providing it.

by Scarlet834

I use JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout at least three times a week alternating with other forms of morning exercise. I love the variety of exercises and not knowing which will come up so I prefer the Smart Workout though I realize I can create a custom workout. Two wishes:
1) An option to limit the number of cycles for the smart workout on a particular day (though I suppose I could just stop)
2) Although you can screen out exercises you dislike (or cannot do) it would be ideal to be able to identify that I am a 67 year old woman who will probably never have the upper body strength to do push-ups with advanced bird dog. In other words, I’d like to be able to advance in difficulty without that meaning I have advanced upper body strength.
Regardless, thank you for JJOfficial7MinuteWorkout!