Synopsis of the App: The Mighty app helps users learn self-defense and get fit during the process.
Price and Platform: Free. Apple only.
RDN Score: 4/5
Pros
Video and audio quality are clear. The host and instructors are deliberate and easy to follow.
Starts with a required interactive introduction video that gathers basic information such as fitness level, workout frequency and height and weight to calculate estimated calorie burn.
Includes over 200 training exercises and teaches 20 different self-defense moves, including the low sidekick and chokehold escape.
Personalize your experience by selecting the main reasons for using the app such as being more confident, getting fit and more active, building strength or protecting oneself.
Set weekly goals to track training progress.
The app is designed with a non-judgmental and empowering tone.
Mighty acknowledges the limitations of the app, requiring a waiver for users to only train while in good health, apply self-defense moves in accordance with the law and use and apply the Mighty training and techniques at your own risk to get started.
Get started with a free download, then access full content with a paid annual, monthly or lifetime subscription.
Cons
Available on iOS devices only at the time of this review.
Must subscribe (with the option to cancel before being charged) and cancel subscription to access any part of the free trial.
Learning via an app is arguably better than doing nothing but not likely as effective as a hands-on program.
Bottom Line: Mighty is a unique and convenient way to stay active while learning and practicing self-defense moves.
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: The Mighty app helps users learn self-defense and get fit during the process.
