You’re interested, motivated, and just looking for visuals, expertise, and possibly a virtual community to share fitness with. See our top picks of fitness apps, and read our hands-on reviews.
The right app can act as a virtual personal trainer or training partner to keep you motivated and accountable.
Healthline looked high and low for the best fitness apps to help you out. We chose these apps for their quality, user reviews, and overall reliability.
Here are our picks for the 10 best fitness and exercise apps.
Here’s what we considered while making our picks:
- Quality: We considered not just the quality of the workouts but also the expertise and credibility of the instructors leading them.
- Ease of use: We looked for apps that are easy to navigate and offer filters to quickly find the type of workout you want.
- Reliability: We read through countless reviews to weed out apps that frequently crash or have streaming issues.
- Workout types: We included apps to suit a variety of workout needs and preferences.
- Recommendations: All these apps are ones that Healthline testers have personally used or that were highly recommended by people we know. We also made sure to pick apps with mostly positive customer reviews.
- Vetting: All these apps have been vetted to ensure they meet Healthline’s business standards and approach to well-being. Learn more about our vetting process.
Pricing guide for monthly subscription
- $ = under $10
- $$ = $10 to $20
- $$$ =over $20
Here’s how our top picks compare:
• core
• HIIT
• mobility
• strength
• yoga
• cardio boxing
• cycling
• dance cardio
• dance HIIT
• HIIT
• Pilates
• sculpt
• strength
• yoga
• yoga sculpt
• cardio
• cycling
• HIIT
• meditation
• outdoor running
• strength
• stretching
• treadmill
• walking
• yoga
• postpartum
• prenatal
• strength
• yoga
• HIIT
• mobility
• prenatal
• strength
• yoga
• core
• pelvic floor circuits
• postnatal strength
• prenatal cardio
• yoga
• chair
• strength
• cardio
• HIIT
• meditation
• Pilates
• postnatal
• prenatal
• recovery
• strength
• yoga
• calisthenics
• cardio
• flexibility
• HIIT
• stability
• strength
With so many fitness apps on the market, how do you know which one to choose? Here are some factors to consider before downloading:
- Credible instructors: For safety purposes and best results, we recommend choosing an app with workouts that are created or led by certified fitness experts.
- Fitness goals: Do you want to build strength or run faster? Or maybe you’re interested in losing weight or becoming more flexible. Whatever your motivation, be sure to select an app that caters to your exercise needs.
- Budget: While some are free, most apps require a monthly subscription. Luckily, all the apps on our list offer a free trial period, so you can try a few classes before going all in.
- Equipment needed: Most apps offer classes that require some equipment, such as yoga blocks, dumbbells, or kettlebells. Unless you’re willing to purchase new gym equipment, look for an app with classes that are compatible with your current home gym setup.
- User reviews: While you should definitely take reviews with a grain of salt, reading what other users think can be valuable intel as you decide whether a workout app will be the right fit for you.
There’s nothing wrong with trying a few fitness apps before settling on one. The most important thing is that it helps you reach your goals safely and effectively.
Since the The Nike Training Club app is free, this is our pick for a subscription-less fitness app.
Yoga can be an effective full body workout for flexibility, strength, stamina, and balance, according to a small 2024 study.
As such, Glo is our pick for the best full body workout app in addition to the best yoga app.
Peloton Digital app created a gym companion feature called Peloton Gym in late 2023. With it, you can do the same workouts your favorite instructors themselves do at the gym. You’ll find:
- non-video strength regimens curated by instructors
- full, upper, lower body workouts and core workouts
- option to watch a tutorial video or read an instructional blurb on each move
- suggested reps and sets for each workout block
Exercising with the help of an app may be just what you need to stay accountable and get results.
Regardless of your fitness goals or favorite way to move, there’s bound to be an app that’s right for you.
