Happy New Year!  Skimble's certainly been thinking about 2012 resolutions and how we can help you live healthier.  Today, we're excited to announce the launch of workout PROGRAMS available in the latest Workout Trainer app in the Android Market and App Store!  As the name suggests, programs help you achieve your fitness goals with step-by-step 2-6 week action plans packed with our signature follow-along multimedia workouts.

As always, Skimble' workout programs have been carefully developed by expert personal trainers and health coaches.  They can be customized to fit your busy schedule including the time of day you'd like to work out and the days you can work out.  The programs currently cost between $4.99-$14.99, which is a steal compared to about $100/hr for an in-person Personal Trainer.  Please try one today and let us know what you think!

For more information about our launch, check out the full press article released on TechCrunch today.

We know that after a long day at work, all you probably want to do is chill out in front of the TV.  You also hate to think of yourself as a couch potato...who would?

Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Workout Trainer app's Apple TV integration.  Now, you can wirelessly beam Skimble's Workout Trainer app onto your big screen television for a truly connected experience.  Take a look:

There really is something good on TV...so get off the couch and take control of your health!  Be sure to play your favorite playlists on your iPod or fave music app to get into the exercise groove.

This functionality works seamlessly with your iPad 2 or iPhone 4S.  

For more detail on how to set up your iPad 2, watch the close up:

For setup instructions for your iPhone 4S, watch this:

To learn more about the awesome powers of the Apple TV, head over to Apple!

It's the first day of summer -- make like the solstice with a series of mobility movements!  The free Summer Mobility Moves Workout of the Week is packed with great casual moves to do in the morning before your run, bike ride, yoga class, or walk to work. You can also do this series during a lunch break to help you take on anything your day may dish out!  These exercises are meant to be performed at a slower tempo, keeping your heart rate low, which also helps you wind down like a solstice socialite should!

It's the longest day of the year so you surely have time to fire up your playlist and following along to some easy-to-do body moves!  Try this one right now to ease into the night, tomorrow morning as you crawl out of bed and during your lunch break with your co-workers cheering 'm-m-mobility'!

Here's the view of our hot #firstdayofsummer in downtown San Francisco:

There are two certainties in life:

1. Pizza is the most amazing food on the planet
2. When we serve you a workout that consists of constant upward & downward exercises, you'll kick your hiney so hard, you'll be able to enjoy as much pizza as you want. What a combo!

We challenge you to do Skimble's Workout of the Week: Power Ups & Downs

Power up your iPad and complete this W.O.W using the Top 5 Healthcare & Fitness iPad app in the App Store, Workout Trainer by Skimble!  Thank you to everyone for helping us get there organically.  You make us feel like a baddass honey badger - our global trainer, Greg, sure thinks so:

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Keep the leg warmers but please ditch those '80s fitness DVDs!  Load up your fave music playlist and follow along to Skimble's Workout Trainer for iPad.  We've got a superb selection of ab-crunching, arm-pumping and body-building workouts in our latest iPad and iPhone release.  Built on the functionality that organically made Workout Trainer for iPhone a top free Healthcare & Fitness app, our iPad version is aptly suited to pack a punch!

Doctors prescribe ways for you to be healthy...but personal trainers MAKE you do it.  Skimble's virtual and real trainers strive to do just that!  Select your trainer and go with the flow - you'll be motivated and on track in no time.

Try it right now...clear some space, prop up your iPad and follow along to one of our interactive workouts.  They're equipped with multimedia instructions and a unique audio coaching system!  If you want something totally new, try Shakerciser...it's pretty much self explanatory:

Skimble Workout of the Week...WoW!

On that note, we challenge you to do Skimble's new Workout of the Week (WoW) on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch: The Awesome Body Circuit

And in case you missed it, get psyched by watching a clip from the 1987 Crystal Light National Aerobic Championship competition in San Francisco:

Happy Presidents Day!  Do your country a favor and get ready-to-rumble in Barack Obama presidential style.  We challenge you to be a fit citizen and do our new, feel-good 5 minute 'Obama Presidents Day Fitness Fun' workout.

It's time to hustle!  This audio workout is brought to you for free for a limited time in the Skimble Workout Trainer iPhone app.

Skimble's latest Workout Trainer iPhone app update is live!  If you haven't already, try a workout with our new coach, Kim!  She has a great voice.

Kim's equipped with an improved and free Digital+ audio voice.

In addition, you can create your own workouts and access our media-rich exercise library.

Improved offline-mode, great for iPod Touch users who aren't always connected to the Internet.

Skimble's Workout Trainer app is being featured in the iTunes App Store's showcase!

In this 'Get in Shape' showcase, the folks at Apple handpicked essential Healthcare & Fitness apps that are motivating them to live healthy with tips on exercise, nutrition, and more.  We're thrilled to be included, especially since Workout Trainer organically grew to be a top free Healthcare & Fitness app.  Here are some quotes from real people getting and staying in shape with Workout Trainer: