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We've tested the best workout apps 2024 to help you train at home

Build muscle, boost your metabolism, calm your mind

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Best overall
Best for beginners
Best for iPhone
Best for women
Best for meal plans
Best for runners
Best for the gym
How to choose
How we test

The best workout apps are a great way to train at home or the gym, with access to motivational, qualified personal trainers in just a few taps. There are free options and paid apps, but it's hard to know which will suit your training needs.

That's why we put these fitness apps to the test, joining strength training sessions, yoga classes, and high-intensity routines over several weeks. If you're looking for a top all-rounder, we recommend downloading Centr , the app developed by actor Chris Hemsworth.

Or, if you're looking to keep costs down, Nike Training Club is completely free, while Fiit offers access to all group classes without charge. But if these aren't quite right for you, we've rounded up the best workout apps for a range of training styles and budgets to get you started.

Centr, the workout app designed by actor Chris Hemsworth, combines accessible beginner-friendly strength workouts, advanced training, yoga classes, and meditations for a comprehensive companion for training your body and mind.

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Best workout app overall

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Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

Centr is the best workout app for most people thanks to its impressive library of strength training, HIIT, and cardio sessions. But if you're worried that an app designed by Chris Hemsworth, known for his muscular stature in the Marvel superhero films, would be all about bulking up, that's not the case.

Although there are plenty of sessions that can help you build substantial muscle, we were impressed at the variety available through Centr. There are beginner-friendly workouts, high-intensity cardio sessions, and gym-based weights sessions, but the primary focus is on helping you hit your goals, whatever they are.

So, if you want to add more exercise into your routine, and develop a mindfulness habit, the app can help with that. There are meditations, some led by Hemsworth himself, designed to connect you mind and body, and that can improve your focus and form during the strength training sessions to get the most from your workouts.

We also really liked that you can head into the app's settings to select the equipment you have to hand, then use that list to filter the library, so you only see classes or routines you can do with the weights you have. This saves a lot of time, allowing you more space to do your workout rather than fiddle with the app.

And if you want to use Centr as a holistic base for all your health and fitness needs, there's a meal planner too, and we found that it was really easy to customize the meals, adjust quantities, and add them automatically to an in-app shopping list for when you go to the grocery store.

Although we rate it as the best workout app for most people, it is primarily focused on strength training, with some cardio and yoga on the side. If you want more mobility or yoga workouts, you might be better off with an app like Fiit, which offers access to all group classes for free.

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Download Centr: Android | iPhone

Best free workout app

Screenshots of the Nike Training workout app

2. Nike Training Club

In March 2020, Nike made its Nike Training Club app content completely free for 90 days to help people keep fit while they stayed at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the app has been completely free for users, and unlike others on this list, there’s no paid version anymore.

However, with the update, Nike removed some of their training programs, which used to be a popular feature of the app. Instead, you now have the option to filter workouts by muscle group — abs and core, arms and shoulders, or glutes and legs, workout focus — endurance, mobility, strength, and yoga, and by equipment. There is also the option to filter by duration, level, and intensity.

During testing, we found the instructor-led workouts to be engaging and motivating, and also enjoyed the whiteboard workouts, which show you the entire workout so you can follow at your own pace. There’s also the option to connect the workout to your Apple Music. It’s not perfect, but for a free app, there’s plenty to keep you moving here.

Read our full Nike Training Club review
Download Nike Training Club : Android | iPhone

Best workout app for beginners

Whether you enjoy weightlifting, yoga or cardio, the Fiit app has you covered. We've tested Fiit with and without equipment or chest strap monitors, and every class we've sweated through gets a huge tick from us.

Intuitive in-app features, clear metric monitoring and world class instructors are just some of the perks of being a Fiit member. From strength training to treadmill-only workouts and spin, you can build strength and improve cardio from the comfort of your own home. Then you get to cool down and go again without swapping apps.

There's free and paid options, but you get plenty of value if you do decide to pay, and you can access a free trial if you're unconvinced. Functional fitness, HIIT, yoga or breathwork. It's all there, and we're big fans.

Download Fiit : Android | iPhone

Best workout app for iPhone

A screenshot from the Apple Fitness Plus workout app

4. Apple Fitness Plus

Apple Fitness Plus is the best workout app if you're embedded in the company's ecosystem, especially if you use an Apple Watch . There are HIIT, strength, core, yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes, taught by a range of different trainers.

During testing, we also liked the fact there were two instructors in the background during classes, showing modifications for beginners, or those looking to push themselves harder — this is particularly handy as there’s no option to filter classes by difficulty.

The app can feel a little overwhelming at a first glance, but classes can be filtered by trainer, time, and the music you prefer to work out to. You can also add classes to your library, which lets you select classes you’ve taken before, or plan on taking in the future, at a glance.

During a workout, if you're wearing one of the best Apple Watches , you’ll be able to see stats from your watch on the screen. When it first launched, you had to have a Watch to use Fitness Plus, but Apple removed the restriction in 2022.

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Best workout app for women

The brainchild of Australian personal trainer Kayla Itsines, the Sweat app started as a series of downloadable Bikini Body Guides in 2015 and has now grown into an extensive training app with several different programs and recipes to help you reach your goals.

There's a structured program for everyone — from the new mom taking her first steps into post-baby fitness, to the girl looking to gain more confidence in the weights room at the gym.

Trainers include Kayla herself, as well as the likes of Kelsey Wells, Chontel Duncan, Britany Williams, and Stephanie Sanzo. You can switch your program easily and take on-demand classes if you feel like adding the odd barre session to your planner.

During testing, we loved the range of workouts but found it a little irritating having to bend down and manually skip between exercises, although it wasn’t enough to put us off using the app regularly.

We’d also say this app is definitely aimed at women, but there’s no reason why guys couldn’t follow the training plans. We just love the emphasis on female-led programs!

Read our full Sweat review
Download Sweat : Android | iPhone

Best workout app for meal plans

Screenshots from the EvolveYou workout app

6. EvolveYou

If you're someone who likes to mix up your workouts, alternating between cardio or weights, Pilates or HIIT, the gym, or workouts in your living room, EvolveYou is a workout app worth considering.

Designed for women by personal trainer Krissy Cela, the app has six different trainers on board, all of whom have a number of different workout plans to choose from.

During testing, we found the app was easy to navigate around, although we did find it a little glitchy now and again. The workouts were simple and extremely easy to follow, making the app well suited to complete newbies, and more experienced gym-goers alike.

There's also the option to play your own music or listen to a podcast while working out, as you don't have to follow along with a video, which we appreciated. There's a 14-day free trial if you want to give the app a whirl before signing up for a membership.

Download EvolveYou : Android | iPhone

Best workout app for runners

A screenshot of the running stats on the free version of the Strava app

Strava is one of the best running apps on the market, with a free and a paid subscription to allow runners, cyclists, and walkers to keep track of their progress. That said, despite its reputation as an app for runners and cyclists, you can track a total of 31 different sports.

The list includes hiking, canoeing, an E-Bike ride, rowing, alpine skiing, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and yoga. Of course, it’s important to point out that there are no actual workouts on Strava, so unlike other apps on this list, don’t expect to follow a strength training session — this is an app for tracking your progress.

While the free version of the app is brilliant, the paid version gives you the option to use the Routes tool, which gives you suggestions based on where other runners in your area have clocked their miles, as well as segments, advanced performance metrics, and training plans.

Strava supports a variety of running trackers in addition to Wear OS devices and Apple Watch. (Just make sure you opt out of the location tracking features if you happen to be around restricted areas.

There are also handy features like Strava Beacon , which are designed to keep you safe, by allowing your friends or family members to track your live location on a run.

Read our full Strava review
Download Strava : Android | iPhone

Best workout app for the gym

8. HWPO Training

Whether you're a CrossFit fanatic, or you're taking your first tentative steps into the world of weight lifting, you'll find something for you on the HWPO training app.

Designed by Mat Fraser, the only CrossFit Athlete in to win five consecutive CrossFit Games, the workouts are clearly written out and easy to follow, with instructional videos to help you master the perfect form.

We tested the HWPO Sweat program for a month and we were impressed with how quickly we gained strength following the app's routines. HWPO stands for "Hard Work Pays Off" and it really does — we quickly gained confidence and strength in the gym following the plan.

And although mostly targeted at gym-goers, you can do some low-equipment sessions at home if you have the right weights. The main downside, though, is the high monthly cost. Then again, you do get to follow sessions designed by one of the fittest men on earth. Want a taster? Here's a workout Fraser wrote for Tom's Guide .

Download HWPO : Android | iPhone

How to choose the best workout app

The best workout app for you covers the exercises you're interested in doing at a level that's accessible to you. Ideally, a good fitness app will support multiple levels of expertise so that as you get fitter and more comfortable, you can push yourself to the next level.

While a handful of apps are free, many of these workout apps require a subscription. Take advantage of any trial period and then try a monthly subscription to see if the app meets your needs. If you like what you see, you can always switch to an annual subscription, which usually lowers your monthly cost.

If you're someone who likes to mix up your workout routines regularly, it might be a good idea to look for a well-rounded workout app that has a good mix of workouts to suit your mood and prevent you from regretting your monthly subscription.

Several of the options on our best workout apps list will log your exercise data. If you're an iPhone user, pay special attention to any apps that integrate with the built-in Health app on your phone.

How we test the best workout apps

To help you make the best decision when choosing a workout app, we put them to the sweat test by using them for a number of different workouts. For each of the apps, we tried multiple workouts and looked at how easy the workouts were to follow, the range of workouts on offer, and how often new workouts were added to the app.

We also looked at the little extras that make using the app more enjoyable — for example, the option to sync the app with third-party music platforms to allow you to listen to your own playlists as you work out, or the option to download workouts to do without phone reception or wifi.

Finally, we'll look at the cost of the workout app to download or subscribe to, and what you get for your money.

Do workout apps really work?

Training at home using an app can be a great way to hit your fitness goals, but it's important to find the best workout app for your specific needs and the way you like to exercise.

If you enjoy the sessions and programs, you'll find it easier to make them part of your routine and progress towards your targets. For instance, if you like intense, high-energy classes, then the Peloton app might suit you.

However, for strength workouts, Centr is an excellent option, especially as you can filter classes by the equipment you have at hand. It's also important that the workouts themselves are effective.

That's why we put each app to the test before including it in our guide. We've tried these apps ourselves to see if they're easy to use, fun, and worth the money you need to pay in subscription fees.

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niels_jakob Great list! For workouts at home I am actually using the Peloton workouts and for the gym I recently started using an app called Alpha progression Reply
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The best home workout apps 2021

Stay strong and flexible if you can't get to the gym

Home workout apps are a great way to get moving when you're unable to get to a gym. It can be tricky to know which ones are worth your time, though. The App Store and Google Play Store are both packed with apps that promise to help you improve your flexibility and fitness at home, but only the best are made by qualified professionals with a real understanding of what makes a workout safe and effective.

The best home workout apps provide clear instructions in video or audio form (or both), and provide encouragement from real coaches as you progress. They also provide a wide range of different workout ideas so you never get bored, and let you create custom plans and monitor your progress.

Some workouts will require some basic kit like a yoga mat, dumbbells and resistance bands , whereas others need nothing extra at all.

Here we're looking at apps that offer workouts you can perform indoors at home, though many also offer ideas, guidance and support for exercising outdoors or at the gym. We've also included a mix of free and paid-for options so there's something for every budget.

The best home workout apps at a glance

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Fitbit Coach
Asana Rebel
Adidas Training and Running by Runtastic
Nike Training Club

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Reasons to buy.

Peloton is best known for its spin and sessions, led live by professional coaches, and these are all present and correct in the app. There's also a lot more on offer though, including plenty of workouts you follow with minimal equipment or none at all.

Classes are split into activity types, including strength, yoga, cardio and meditation to name just a few. All are professionally filmed in a studio, with enthusiastic coaches offering plenty of advice and encouragement along the way.

Live sessions are visible with a quick tap of the 'Schedule' icon, and last between 10 and 60 minutes each (most are half an hour). Repeats of recorded sessions are marked 'Encore'. To sign up for one, just tap the checkbox on the right.

Unlike most home workout apps, Peloton also includes outdoor workouts that you can follow. These are audio-only, so you can put in your earbuds, tuck your phone into an armband or pocket, and get going. There's a great range of activities too, including everything from intense HIIT sessions to power-walking.

Peloton is also currently running a workout-based challenge called Pelothon, which will support hunger relief efforts around the world. Peloton's 33 instructors are split into six teams, who will lead sessions on different days. Pick one to join, hit your weekly goals, support one another and track the progress of your whole team, and Peloton will donate to one of its non-profit partners each week. Find out more on Peloton's website .

If you own a Peloton bike then the app subscription is included. If you don't, you can sign up for a digital subscription for $12.99 / £12.99 (about AU$) per month, which is a surprisingly competitive price considering how much is included, and how often new content is added. Not sure? There's a 30-day free trial available so you can take it for a spin first.

Reasons to avoid

While most home workout apps use videos to demonstrate what you should be doing, Aaptiv talks you through every activity, which means you don't have to prop up your phone or tablet and peer at your screen mid-stretch. It features licensed music too, so you don't have to worry about setting up a playlist in a different app.

The first time you log in, you'll be prompted to set a goal (such as running faster, losing weight or just keeping fit) and provide a little information about your current fitness level and exercise habits. You'll also be asked what equipment you have access to, so you'll only be recommended workouts you can do with what you already have.

Workouts are split into categories such a strength training and stretching, and each one comes with an estimated duration and difficulty level, plus star ratings from other users to help you make your choice.

All trainers featured in the app are relentlessly cheerful and encouraging as they encourage you to push yourself, which can really help when you're working out alone away from the buzz of a real gym.

All this comes for a monthly fee of $15/£13 (about AU$26), with a discount available if you pay for a whole year up-front. That's quite a financial commitment, but there's a lot on offer here, including over 3,000 classes to ensure you never get bored, plus group challenges to keep you motivated.

Interested, but want to try it first? Each subscription begins with a free trial period, and you won't be charged if you cancel before it's over.

3. Fitbit Coach

Workouts in Fitbit Coach are led by professional, enthusiastic instructors (you choose yours before beginning the fitness test), who guide you through each movement with clear video instructions. Not sure how to perform a particular exercise? Just tap it, and you'll be shown exactly how to do it safely (an invaluable feature when you're working out alone).

The first time you launch the app, you'll be prompted to sign up for a Fitbit account (or log in with your existing one), then run through an eight-minute fitness test. After that, you'll be able to get stuck in properly, and take your pick from a range of programs designed with different goals in mind.

You can sign up for Fitbit Coach Premium, which offers more workouts, personalized plans based on your progress and goals, audio coaching for running and walking, a wider pool of trainers to choose from, and several music stations. It costs $9.99/£7.99 (about AU$15) per month, or $79.99/£79.99 (about AU$122) if you pay annually.

You don't need a Fitbit device to use Fitbit Coach, although if you do own one, connecting it is a piece of cake. The app can also link to Facebook and Google Fit, allowing you to share your efforts with friends; another great motivation to get up off the couch and moving.

4. Asana Rebel

Asana Rebel is primarily a yoga app, though it's also packed with tools to help you develop better sleep hygiene and other lifestyle habits.

As with most home workout apps, you'll need to start by registering for an account and entering a few details about yourself (including height, weight and age). There's an assumption that you're aiming to lose weight - it prompts you to enter a goal - but you can always just make this the same as your current weight.

While you can download the app and browse through its scores of yoga practices free, accessing them all requires a premium subscription. This will also unlock meditation sessions, regular reminders, and guided meditations to help you sleep better. Membership costs £9.89 per month, or £47.88 for a full year if paid up-front, making it one of the most affordable home workout apps around.

Workouts are broken down into categories, such as core work and relieving tension, with detailed descriptions to help you pick one that suits your current mood. It's very much about picking something that meets your needs right now, though you can add any practices you particularly enjoy to your favorites for quick access later.

Videos are beautifully shot, and while many yoga classes and apps seem to be aimed primarily at women, Asana Rebel's developers have made sure to include plenty of guides from male instructors as well, plus options for all abilities.

5. Adidas Training and Running by Runtastic

Adidas Training and Running by Runtastic has one major advantage over most home workout apps: if offers a decent range of free features. As you might expect, the Adidas brand is heavily promoted throughout, but this isn’t just a marketing tool – it’s a seriously good app when you peel back the three stripes.

There are plenty of ready-made workouts to choose from, and if you can’t see anything that appeals, you can create a custom one by selecting body parts and setting a duration – a thoughtful feature that could save you a lot of scrolling.

You’re led through workouts by videos and audio narration. There’s little in the way of motivational speaking here; you’re simply told what to do, and for how long. It’ll help to have your phone at eye level the first time you try a new exercise so you can check your form against the video provided, but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll be able to get by with the voice instructions alone.

Paid subscriptions are available for $9.99/£7.99 a month (about AU$15) or $49.99/£39.99 (about AU$75) for one year if paid up-front if you want to unlock premium training plans, but for basic fitness, the free app has a lot to offer.

6. Nike Training Club

Like Adidas Training and Running, Nike Training Club offers an impressive archive of free content in exchange for burning the sportswear brand into your consciousness – and it’s another impressive app below the branding. There’s no paid-for tier, either; everything is completely free.

Registration is straightforward, and after entering just a few details about yourself and your current activity levels, you’ll be presented with a helpful set of workouts (complete with timings) that might suit your needs. Can’t see what you want? You can also browse for options by muscle group or workout type (endurance, strength, mobility or yoga). It’s also possible to limit your scope to short workouts, or ones that can be carried out without any extra equipment. There are over 190 available at the time of writing, with more added regularly.

The videos in this home workout app are well made (though not quite as polished as some premium offerings) and offer lots of customization options. Like working out to music? There’s a switch to toggle it on. Want to turn off the audio guidance and just be told the drill timings? That’s possible too. You can even switch off audio entirely and just use the visuals.

Many of the apps here can cast video to your TV, but Nike Training Club is the easiest to use, letting you send workouts to a big screen with a couple of taps.

The only real downside is that each workouts has to be downloaded before you can start (they're not all included when you install it) so you'll need an active internet connection, but this does mean the initial install size is smaller.

Zwift's home workout app covers both running and cycling, so unlike most apps here, it requires a little hardware to get started. For running, you'll need the tiny Zwift RunPod (a cadence sensor that attaches to your running shoe) plus a suitable treadmill . Just about any treadmill will work provided you have the RunPod, though there's an increasing number of smart treadmills that will connect with Zwift directly (check out the full list).

For cycling, you'll need a bike and a trainer. If you have a cadence sensor, heart rate monitor or power meter, so much the better. Check out Zwift's full guidance .

Whichever type of workout you choose, you'll be able to explore a variety of virtual courses, running or riding alongside other app users from around the world. You can give them a friendly boost as you pass, join group rides, earn badges (and extra virtual kit) and generally bring indoor training to life.

There's an opportunity to run for a good cause, too. Zwift is currently hosting a mission in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital , where you can sign up to help meet a community running goal of 18,000 miles and unlock a donation of $25,000 to help the 18,000 sick children who visit the hospital every month.

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10 Best Home Workout Apps for Ultimate Fitness Goals [2024]

Supercharge your fitness journey, quick answer.

Home workout apps from Leap Fitness are great options if you want a simple and structured workout app.
Nike Training Club offers pre-recorded workout videos by trained experts, and it is completely free.
Daily Yoga and MyFitnessPal can be used alongside home workout apps for better fitness and health results.
Heavy and Seven Minute Workout lets you create your custom workout routines.

Physical activity increases overall health, brings better sleep quality, and also removes stress and anxiety. After COVID-19 many individuals began prioritizing health and wellness and started maintaining a balanced diet and working out daily.

You do not necessarily have to go to the gym or create a complex workout plan to maintain a healthy body and improve your health. Simple workout apps can be great tools to help you reach your fitness goals and improve your overall health.

These apps offer a wide range of exercises and routines, monitor your workouts, track your performance, and set personal goals. Some workout apps even offer additional resources like nutrition advice, meal planning, and more.

There are countless home workout apps on the market right now, each offering different features and tailored to different needs. It’s hard to try them all out and find the best solution for yourself. To make it easy for you. We have tested more than 30 home workout apps and listed the 10 best of them.

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Table of Contents

Best Home Workout Apps for iPhone and Android

Leap Fitness

Highlights:

Offers a wide variety of workouts including arms, shoulders, back, chest, abs, and legs.
Voice guidance and countdown timer for each exercise.
Customize your workout plans and set personal goals.
Pause, skip, or restart exercises as needed.
Record and save your workout results for future reference.

Leap Fitness—a dumbbell workout for the home is my personal favorite. I have been using this app for more than 2 years, and I must admit, I love this app. Thanks to the easy-to-use interface and the easy workout instructions.

The app offers wide workout options to choose from. You can select different workouts from the list, including arms and shoulders, back and chest, abs, and legs. You can pause, skip, or restart your exercise. The app also guides you through the voice and countdown timer.

The app records each exercise and saves your results in the app. You can also personalize your experience by adding plans and goals. You can sign in with your Google account and connect to Google Fit as well.

Currently, the Leap Fitness apps are only available for Android. You can install the apps directly and for free from the Google Play Store. The free version of the app contains ads. Leap Fitness offers a variety of workout apps without equipment, six-pack abs in 30 days, weight loss for women, a fast tracker, and more. The app is only available for Android. If you are on iOS, I found this homework app as the best alternative.

Variety of Workouts
User-Friendly Interface
Customization
Integration with Google Fit
Ads in the Free Version
Limited to Android
Basic Features Require Payment

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Nike Training Club

Offers pre-recorded video content from certified trainers.
Offers a wide range of workouts from strength training to yoga.
Enjoy a more interactive experience with expert guidance.
Choose from workouts that fit your schedule and fitness level.

Most of the home workout apps I’ve used and tested follow a similar approach. They offer a wide variety of workout options, animated guides, and voice instructions. After completing the exercises, you get results showing how many calories you burned, and that’s it. Using them sometimes feels isolating. Don’t get me wrong; these apps are great for most people who want a structured workout routine.

However, the main problem is that using them feels like one-way communication with no human interaction and more ever. This is where the Nike Training Club has become my go-to when I want to have some fun while working out. First, it comes with pre-recorded video content from certified trainers.

Unlike most workout apps, all the exercises in NTC are taught by experts and feel like having a one-on-one conversation. Another huge plus is that it is completely free to use. Both Nike and Adidas offer free apps. Adidas recently shifted its focus to running, while Nike started offering all its content for free.

Professional Guidance
Free Access
High-Quality Content
Connectivity Issues
High Data Usage
No Offline Mode

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Seven – 7 Minute Workout

Offers short, intense workouts that fit into any schedule.
Animated guides and voice instructions.
Track your progress and see detailed statistics.
Create custom workout plans to suit your needs.

The 7-Minute Workout app is a great choice for those with a packed schedule and no time to exercise. The app offers a variety of workouts that take less than 7 minutes on average.

The app has a simple and easy-to-use interface. You can choose from a wide- variety of exercises during the initial setup. The app includes a variety of exercises, such as jumping jacks, pushups, planks, squats, and more. Each exercise is performed for 30 seconds, with a 10-second break in between, so the total workout time is only seven minutes.

Similar to other apps, the app features animated workouts to guide your thoughts at any given moment. Thanks to the voice guidance and intense music, I almost felt like I was being guided by a personal trainer. Plus, you can join the selected programs with specific goals like fat burning, muscle building, and more.

The app tracks all of your progress and shows you statistics. There is also an option to create your custom workout plans which comes into handy if you want to increase or decrease the 7-minute timer.

Quick Workouts
Simple Interface
Repetitive Exercises
Limited Free Content

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Offers premium user interface and experience.
Offers a wide variety of workouts and live sessions with trainers.
Track your performance and join transformation programs.

Cult.fit is an Indian health and fitness company that provides physical and mental wellness to its users. The company has a standalone app for all cult.fit activities.

One of the best things about the app is the user interface and experience. It looks and feels premium, with a a wide variety of workout options. You can book a cult.fit pass, find nearby gyms, attend trunk camps to lose weight and more. Recently, the company added a new cult.fit live, where you can work out with a personal trainer

Cult.fit homework is a paid app. You can sign up for 24-, 12-, 6- and 3-month plans, depending on what you prefer. When you complete the home workout plan, you’ll have access to live workout and yoga sessions provided by professional sneakers. You can track your performance in real time and compete with other players.

You’ll also have access to cult.fit pass elite, pro, and play to get access to fitness and sports facilities. There is also a transformation program where you can get access to live 1:1 sessions within the app. Overall, if you are serious about your fitness goals and looking for professional guidance on working out at home, the cult.fit app is a great option for you.

Comprehensive Wellness
Live Sessions
Premium Experience
Paid Subscription
Limited International Availability

Create personalized workout plans based on your goals.
Comes with a clear and simple user interface with a large selection of workouts.
Set up routines for different days and track your progress.
Create custom workout plans tailored to your needs.

Fitness AI is a great app for those who want to try different workouts and focus on specific areas. The app consists of a large selection of workouts that focus on different parts of the body and are highlighted in detail. The basic workouts are free, but you need a premium subscription to access a wide range of other workouts.

The user interface is clear and simple. You have to get used to the interface as it consists of a large selection of workouts, which can be overwhelming for new users at first. You need to provide basic details about the goal you are planning to achieve, and the app will recommend personalized workout plans.

You can set up three routines for 3 days (only for Pro users). You can also create your daily routine by simply pressing the “Add Daily Routine” option on the home screen.

Personalized Plans
Detailed Tracking
Overwhelming for Beginners
Subscription Required
Time-Consuming Setup

Download on Android

Select and customize recovery routines.
Track your progress and adjust workouts as needed.
Get professional guidance for rehabilitation.
Offers detailed recovery routines and exercises.
Real video guidance and human voices and also integration with Strava for tracking.

Recover is an app specifically designed for rehabilitation and recovery. The app offers exercises and instructions for people who want to restore or strengthen specific parts of the body.

The app’s interface is simple and easy to use once you set up your first account. There are a lot of details required to set up the account, and you also need to connect your account to Strava, which makes the sign-up process even more complicated.

Once you have set up your account, you can select the recovery routine, with options and a wide routine to choose from. The app will guide you with real videos and with real human voices. You can modify the workout at any time.

Apple Fitness Plus

Track your workout metrics in real time.
Access workout content across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Choose workouts that match your fitness goals.
Integrate with Apple Watch and Apple Music.
Offers a wide variety of workouts with professional guidance.

If you are already in the Apple ecosystem, Apple Fitness Plus is the best way to get started. Apple has its version of a workout app for the home, the Apple Fitness app, where you can watch a range of pre-recorded workout videos, from HIIT to strengthening your muscles.

With Apple Music integration and support for viewing your heartbeat and other parameters in real-time on your Apple Watch while you work out in real time, Apple Fitness Plus has a lot to offer compared to the other fitness apps listed in this post. The app integration with the Apple ecosystem makes it a better option than NTC and more.

You can access Apple Fitness Plus content on your iPhone, iPad, and also on your Apple TV. You can choose different workouts depending on your goals. The app will recommend a workout based on your personal preferences. After you select the workout, the recorded video will play where you can follow the selected instructions.

Seamless Integration
Personalized Recommendations
Apple Ecosystem Required
Subscription Cost
No Android Support

Download on iOS

MyFitnessPal

Log your meals and track nutrient intake.
Plan meals with nutrition and meal planning features.
Connect with other users and join group challenges.
The app has an extensive food database for logging meals.

When it comes to achieving your fitness goals, proper nutrition is important in supporting your workouts, maximizing your performance, and improving your overall body structure. While few apps offer nutrition planning as an option, however, they are limited. For better diet planning you can use the popular MyFitness pan.

The app includes an extensive food database where users can log their meals and count their nutrient intake. You can scan the barcodes on food packages to quickly determine nutrients and calorie content. The app displays detailed information about calories, micro-, and macronutrients so users can make informed decisions about their food intake.

Another feature of this app that I personally really like is the meal planning feature, where you can choose different plans like nutrition plans, meal plans, and more. The app also has a community feature that lets you connect with other users on the platform, join groups, participate in group challenges, and more.

Extensive Database
Community Features
Comprehensive Tracking
Privacy Concerns
Subscription for Advanced Features

Create and personalize your workout routines.
Track your progress with detailed graphs and statistics.
Sync your workouts with other health apps.
Create customizable workout plans and routines.

The Hevy app allows you to create your workout routine. You can choose from many exercises and add them to your plan. You can set the duration for each workout, REPS, volume, and more. You can create multiple routines and name them accordingly.

The app offers detailed analysis of workout sessions with muscle group graphs and full-screen graphs showing volume, best weight, and total reps. The app can export workouts to the Health app using HealthKit and CareKit. You to connect workouts to the Apple Watch and Live sync workouts with the Apple Health app on your phone.

Custom Workouts
Provides in-depth analysis and tracking of workout sessions.
Integration with Apple Health
Might be Complex for Beginners

Android iOS

How to Choose the Best Home Workout App

Fitness goals : Set your specific fitness goals. Some apps offer exercises to lose weight and others to build muscle. Look for an app that aligns with your goals and offers appropriate workout routines.
Variety of workouts: If you prefer different workouts, look for an app that offers a wide variety of workouts such as cardio, strength training, high-intensity interval training, functional training, and more. Also, look to see if the app offers workouts without equipment.
Fitness tracking : Tracking your workout exercises is more important than setting specific goals. Make sure the app you choose has a fitness tracking feature.
Meal Planning : in addition to exercises, some home workout apps also offer meal planning and other features to support your fitness goals.
Device Support : Also, make sure the app you want to use works on your device. Some apps only work on Android, others only on iOS.

Improve your Health and Get Fit

In today’s digital work environment, people should work out or exercise at least once a week. Thank you for the widespread use of smartphones and trends; several home workout apps have been developed to help you work out at home. I hope you find this list helpful. If you have any suggestions, feel free to share them with us in the comments below. Let us know which workout app you will use for your next workout.

FAQs About Best Home Workout Apps

Are home workout apps suitable for all fitness levels.

Yes, all the home workout apps listed in this post are suitable for all fitness levels, and most apps also offer easy and convenient ways to switch to different fitness levels.

Can home workout apps replace professional trainers?

No, the information and exercises provided by home workout apps are valuable, but they are not meant to replace professional trainers completely.

If you are serious about getting in shape, a professional trainer can be a valuable asset. However, if you are just looking for a way to get started with exercise, a home workout app can be a great option.

Can I use multiple home workout apps simultaneously?

Yes, you can use multiple home workout apps at once but make sure that you are not overwhelmed by the information and avoid performing simultaneous exercises at once.

Do home workout apps require specific equipment?

Not all home workout apps require specific equipment. There are many apps that offer bodyweight workouts, which can be done without any additional equipment. Some apps that offer bodyweight workouts include:

7 Minute Workout

Are home workout apps effective?

Yes, home workout apps can be effective for people of all fitness levels. They offer a variety of workouts to choose from, and they can help you track your progress and stay motivated.

What are the benefits of using a home workout app?

There are many benefits to using a home workout app. Here are a few:

* Convenience: You can work out from the comfort of your own home without having to drive to the gym or find a babysitter. * Variety: There are a variety of workouts to choose from, so you can find one that fits your fitness level and interests. * Personalization: Many home workout apps allow you to customize your workouts, so you can get the most out of your training. * Motivation: Home workout apps can help you stay motivated by tracking your progress and providing encouragement.

What are the best home workout apps for weight loss?

Here are some of the best home workout apps for weight loss:

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What are the best home workout apps for HIIT?

Here are some of the best home workout apps for HIIT:

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Whether big box gyms and boutique studios just aren't for you or you're looking to supplement your IRL sessions with easy-to-stream options, these are the best home workout app picks that allow you to take your fitness just about anywhere.

Fitness On Your Terms

More and more people are looking for convenient at-home workouts because...life. (Do you really need more explanation than that?) This increased interest has resulted in a surge of boutique studios offering streaming services and high-tech, in-home equipment such as MIRROR becoming the norm. But if you're looking for a way to take your fitness routine with you wherever you go-at home, in the gym, and on the move-there's nothing better than the OG workout app. From personal training on the fly to a running pro in your pocket, the best home workout apps can rival even the most popular studios. (

The best part? These top-notch home workout apps can go with you wherever your phone goes, which, let's face it, is just about everywhere.

Disclosure: We left out awesome studio-based apps such as Peloton and Flywheel in an effort to provide a list of the best workout apps that's programming can't necessarily be replicated at a brick-and-mortar space.

You'd be hard-pressed not to find a workout that fits into your lifestyle and your goals on Aaptiv, an audio-based home workout app. With categories such as outdoor running (they have treadmill-specific workouts, too), yoga, and strength training, there's something for nearly every discipline. If you love to dabble in a little of everything, browse the app's thousands of workouts or commit to a tailored program such as "Train Like a Boxer" and "Cross-Train to 5K".

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download and 7-day trial ; $15/month to subscribe.

Personal training sessions can cost as much as $100 (or more!) for just an hour-long session. Instead, get unlimited monthly access to certified trainers for a fraction of the price with Trainiac. Through this bestt home workout app, you pick your trainer, share a little bit about what you'd like to achieve and where you'll be working out (at home or the gym), and they customize a plan just for you (no every workout-fits-all vibes here) with workout videos tailored to help crush those goals. You can interact with your trainer through video or text message for a truly personalized and genuine experience.

Available in the App Store . Free to download and 14-day trial; $80/month to subscribe.

Fit Body by Anna Victoria

Just about every fitness influencer has their own workout program but that doesn't mean they are all legit. (PSA: Read This Before Working with a Trainer of Fitness Coach on Instagram ) Anna Victoria's Fit Body Guides land solidly in the legit category-these workouts are challenging (even for the trainer herself) and Victoria is one of the best trainers on Instagram who are actually certified . Translation: You're in good hands.

Available in the App Store . Free to download and 7-day trial; $17/month to subscribe.

In that same vein of legit online trainers you can trust, the ladies of SWEAT know what they're talking about and practice what they preach. The best home workout app was initially launched in 2015 with mega fitness star Kayla Itsines's BBG Guides but has since grown to a powerhouse posse of even more badass babes, each with their own specialty and training program: Kelsey Wells' PWR program emphasizes strength training gym workouts. Sjana Elise's yoga flows will harness that mind-body connection. Newcomer Stephanie Sanzo's powerlifting background comes in handy for her program designed to get you lifting heavy. And Chontel Duncan's "Fierce" program incorporates a mixed bag of HIIT, weight training, and resistance training using cables or bands.

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download and 7-day trial ; $20/month to subscribe.

Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club

The iconic fitness apparel and gear brand does more than just outfit your workouts; the brand's elite trainers and coaches can help you crush them, too. Whether you're training for your next race or your first, the Nike Run Club app can help you get there. Find GPS run tracking (with a set or open goal), audio-guided runs, and digital community-based challenges. (Here: More Free Running Apps for Every Goal ) The Nike Training Club is a good choice if you're chasing a new one rep max instead of split times. With more than 185 ~free~ workouts, it's the best workout app for when you get to the gym and have no clue what to do.

Nike Run Club: Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download.

Nike Training Club: Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download.

If you want to train like an athlete, this is the best home workout app for you. Volt lets you select a training goal (muscle gain, weight loss, and even conditioning for a specific sport), the equipment you have on-hand whether at home or the gym, and designs a weeks-long custom strength and conditioning plan worthy of a pro athlete. (In fact, you can use it as an individual or to train an entire team .) When it's time for a workout, the app coaches you through proper form, keeps time on your work and rest intervals, and allows you to track the number of reps completed or amount of weight lifted. Plus, you can add a finisher, agility drills, or a core burnout at the end of your workout if you're not totally fatigued. Best part? It walks you through the science of everything you're doing and it adapts as you update your progress along the way.

Available for iPhone and Android . Free download and 14-day trial; from $10/month or $100/year to subscribe.

Think of NEOU as the Netflix of workout videos. Download this best home workout app and subscribe to search, browse, and stream live and on-demand workout videos with some of the country's leading instructors. You'll find coaches in specific disciplines such as kettlebells (Lacee Lazoff's "Bells Up"), yoga (Heidi Kristoffer's CrossFlowX), and strength training (Jen Widerstrom's "Widerstrong"). Plus, with new classes added daily, you'll never run out of challenges.

Available in the App Store and on Google Play (as well as fireTV, and Apple TV). Free to download and 30-day trial; $8/month to subscribe.

If you're still not over Millennial Pink and never will be, you'll love this best home workout app for the aesthetics alone. What will keep you hooked, though, is the 14 live classes and more than 1,000 on-demand workout videos from all-star trainers, including Megan Roup, who's trained VS models and created this killer leg and butt slider workout .

Available in the App Store (and on Apple TV and Chromecast). Free to download and 30-day trial; $27/month to subscribe

LSF the App

Katie Dunlop of Love Sweat Fitness recently moved into the home workout app game with LSF the App , which includes her LSF weekly workout program with demo videos and bonus "sweat challenges." Plus, you can game-ify your workout by winning trophies and stickers along the way. (P.S. Dunlop's own fitness journey is crazy inspiring and she recently shared that she accomplished it all while dealing with an invisible illness that can actually cause her to gain weight .)

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download and 14-day trial; $14/month to subscribe.

If you don't live in an area like NYC or San Francisco (that seem to have more fitness studios per block than Starbucks), you'll love the Studio app. This makes the list of best home workout apps because it brings the boutique experience to you. Studio offers HIIT treadmill classes straight from your phone. Hop on any treadmill, press play, and it's as if you're in your very own Barry's Bootcamp.

Available in the App Store . Free to download and 7-day trial; $15/month to subscribe.

Fascia Yoga by Ashley Black

Still not sure what fascia is or why it matters ? This connective tissue lies between the skin and muscle and essentially connects everything vital in your body-muscle, bone, organs, nerves-together in a web. Who better than the creator of the FasciaBlaster, Ashley Black, to develop a home workout app specifically targeted at mobility and recovery to keep fascia feeling good.

Available in the App Store and on Google Play. Free to download.

If you missed your chance to become an all-star quarterback, at least you can train like one with Tom Brady's TB12. If this NFL pro's workouts are anything like his diet, you can expect them to be crazy challenging, strict as hell, and all-in-all, not for the faint of heart. The best home workout app, which, of course, has workout videos designed to improve your athleticism, also includes complete recipes for healthy plant-based meals and a hydration tracker.

Available in the App Store . Free to download; $10/month to subscribe.

These ladies need no introduction: Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn of TIU fandom have an app extension of their online workouts and have expanded their trainer talent along with it. The theme is the same: follow-along, high energy, no-stress workouts, and community engagement to boot. Through the best home workout app, you'll be able to modify or progress your sweat sessions with workouts tailored to your fitness level, too. (

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download and 7-day trial; and as low as $8.33/month to subscribe depending on which pricing plan you choose .

ClassPass Go

If you thought ClassPass was just a booking platform for your favorite studios, you must have missed their most recent endeavors — ClassPass Live and ClassPass Go. The former streams on-demand and live HIIT workout videos via Chromecast. If that still seems like too much "equipment," ClassPass Go is the best home workout app for you. It offers 400 audio-guided workouts from top trainers set to DJ-created playlists. Who says you can't have the same hype experience of the studio in the comfort of your home?

Available in the App Store and on Google Play. Free to download and 14-day trial; $8/month to subscribe.

Studio SWEAT OnDemand

You'll never get bored with this best home workout app choice. Studio SWEAT OnDemand offers workouts in multiple modalities: TRX, indoor cycling, HIIT, stretching, and kettlebells. Plus, if you've ever been in a trendy class setting and wondered if your instructor was more model than a certified trainer, you'll be happy to know there are no actresses behind the wheels of these workouts, only legit trainers motivating you to crush your goals.

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download and 7-day trial; $20/month to subscribe.

Every workout has a goal (even if it's just to do it), and every goal has a journey. You can find yourself with Freeletics ' custom training journeys that focus on objectives like "lose weight," "stay active," and "gain muscle." This made the list of the best home workout apps, but Freeletics also has some serious nutrition support, too, with custom meal plans. Tack on AI coaching and it's basically as if you've hit celeb status with a personal trainer, healthy chef, and life coach at your fingertips. (

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download; $35 for 3 months.

CrossFlow Yoga

Fans of Heidi Kristoffer's signature classes can now access them via the CrossFlow Yoga app. Along with CrossFlowX, a combination of yoga, kriyas, and cardio, the best home workout app has vinyasa flows, yoga for sleep, pre- and post-natal flows, breathing exercises, tutorials, and guided meditations. You can ask Heidi questions and request what you'd like to see next on the app, making for a more personalized experience than choosing a random yoga video from YouTube.

Available in the App Store and on Google Play . Free to download and 14-day trial; $15/month to subscribe.

Openfit's interactive platform allows you to stream a variety of live fitness classes led by real personal trainers. Along with the live workouts, there are a number of recorded classes to stream whenever you want, so you can always fit it into your schedule. Openfit's class selection includes everything from HIIT and weight training to Pilates and barre. What's more, Openfit offers add-on eating plans that are customized to your specific needs, like dietary restrictions and nutrition goals. Compatible with iOS, Android, Roku, and Chromecast devices, the user-friendly best home workout app makes it easy to not only stream workouts and get a sweat sesh in wherever you are, but also to plan and track meals so you can stay healthy on-the-go.

Available at openfit.com and on the App Store . Free to download and 14-day trial; $15/month to subscribe.

Equinox+

If you're the type of person who can't settle on just one fitness studio, Equinox+ , is exactly what you need. The app features on-demand HIIT, strength training, yoga classes, and more from the top studios in the country, including Rumble, SoulCycle, Precision Run, PURE Yoga, Myodetox, HeadStrong, [solidcore], TB1, and, of course, Equinox. Whether you have a treadmill, an under-desk bike, or a Pilates mat, you can find a workout on Equinox+. This best home workout app also offers weekly programs and curates heart-pumping workouts or recovery classes based on your goals, making for a truly balanced routine. And thanks to the concert-level lighting and up-close-and-personal camera shots, you'll feel like you're right there in the studio, sweating alongside the pumped-up trainer, without having to leave your home gym .

Available in the App Store and on Google Play. Free to download and 7-day trial; $40/month to subscribe.

Brrrn At-Home

If you're into low-tech, low-impact workouts , you'll want to free up some phone storage and download the Brrrn At-Home app. The best home workout app offers more than 150 on-demand workout videos — including cardio, core, yoga, recovery, and bootcamp classes — that range from 10 to 60 minutes in duration. More importantly, the platform features Brrn's signature Slide classes, which make use of the company's six-foot-long slide board and help improve balance, mobility, core strength, stability, and conditioning. The app also tracks your monthly activity, syncs with your calendar to ensure you never miss a class, and allows you to control the music. If you really want to mimic the 50°F in-studio environment, though, start taking your workout outdoors once autumn rolls around.

Available in the App Store and on Google Play. Free to download and 7-day trial; starting at $10/month to subscribe.

To score one-on-one, individualized training tips from a certified coach without having to leave your house or invite someone in, download Future. After taking a quick quiz, this best home workout app will pair you with one of its 180+ coaches who will build a training plan for you each week, send you motivating texts, and keep tabs on your activity level and fitness progress, which is documented via Apple Watch. (Don't worry, Future will lend you a Watch to use while you're a subscriber if you don't have one already.) Whether your home gym consists solely of a few resistance bands or it's fully stocked, your coach can design a workout plan that will help you make the most of what you've got.

Available in the App Store . Free to download; $149/ month to subscribe.

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The best home workout apps for Android

Published on February 19, 2022

It’s easy to workout in a gym. There is only one thing to do there and it is working out. However, you can achieve at least some results from home with a little discipline and the right attitude. Your smartphone can’t give you those things, but it can guild you during your home workouts once you feel like doing them. There are actually a metric ton of options in this space and most of them operate about the same way. We chose a list of apps that require little or no equipment for people of various fitness levels. Here are the best home workout apps for Android! We also have a massive list of regular fitness apps here as well.

Best home workout apps:

5 minute yoga, daily workouts, garmin connect, leap fitness, mapmyfitness apps, you are your own gym, zombies, run.

Price: Free / $1.99 per month / $5.99 per year / $8.49

5 Minute Yoga is a simple yoga app with quick and easy workouts. You create each session from a list of various poses and do a quick five minute run. It’s a simple app without a ton of extra customization. That makes it great for beginners or people who only have five minutes to do some yoga. The subscription costs are also very reasonable or you can fork out $8.49 once and never worry about it again.

Price: Free / $9.99 per month / $59.99 per year

BodBot is a digital personal trainer app. It lets you work build workouts for almost any environment and that includes at home where you may have limited equipment options. There are a lot of apps like this on Google Play. We like this one because it changes based on feedback from you. It also boasts support for things like Google Fit. The app has some bugs and the UI could be friendlier, but it does work once you get to know the app a bit.

Price : Free / $29.99 per month / $119.99 per year

This Chris Hemsworth-backed app offers several workout programs that do more than just build bulk. Those keen on honing their core, minding their meals, or upping their VO2 max can take advantage of programs developed by the actor’s personal trainers and other professionals. Centr also includes a mindfulness program or two, and can plug into the Apple HealthKit ecosystem if you’re not in the Android camp. The offering is by no means cheap, but you do get a week’s trial to test it all out.

See also: The best fitness apps to get into shape

Price: Free / $19.99

Daily Workouts is a simple app for simple home workouts. It offers workouts that range from five minutes to a half hour and regimens aimed at both men and women. The app also includes over 100 exercises that target various parts of the body, video tutorials on each exercise, and it includes a timer function along with offline support. The full version ($19.99) of the app adds more workout regimens, more exercises, exercises with equipment, and it removes the advertising. The developer also has a bunch of other apps for specific muscle groups as well as yoga.

Programs on a Budget: The 10 Best Free Workout Apps (2024)

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updated February 27, 2024

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Looking for the best workout apps can be tough, especially if you’re looking for a free app. One of the most frustrating things about browsing an app store on your Android device or iPhone is that almost every workout app says they’re free, but with in-app purchases. Once you install the app, however, you realize that the in-app purchase is to unlock full use of the workout app.

Other times, the free version is so limited that it almost forces you to pay for the premium deal. It may make you think that there aren’t any truly free workout apps available. But, I’m here to say that’s not the case.

The Garage Gym Reviews team of expert testers and reviewers has tested over 50 of the best online personal trainers and other fitness apps, and we’ve determined the ones that have a dedicated free version that can still bring value to the table. Ranging in modes of training and fitness levels, read on for our picks of the best free workout apps.

The 10 Best Free Workout Apps
Best Free Workout App Overall: Caliber
Best Free Workout App for Variety: Nike Training Club
Best Free Workout App for Runners: Map My Fitness
Best Free Workout App for Gym-Goers: Jefit
Best Free Workout App for Guided Workouts: ClassPass
Best Free Workout App for CrossFit: SmartWOD
Best Free Workout App for Cyclists: Strava
Best Free Workout App for Beginners: FitOn
Best Free Workout App for Community: Hevy
Best Free Outdoor Workout App: AllTrails

Good for: Anyone wanting a robust workout library for free, with the option to upgrade

Best Overall

Caliber Strength Training

Product Highlights

Strength training and nutrition app
Personalized, data-driven workout programs
Expert habit coaching
Free and paid versions
Private 1:1 coaching available
Weekly lessons, metric tracking, nutrition syncing

Pros & Cons

Scientifically-based training plans
Individualized coaching for both fitness and nutrition with paid subscriptions is reported to be very thorough
Free version offers a library of curated workout plans
Reportedly easy-to-use
Personalized macronutrient goals only available with paid versions

Bottom Line

Caliber Strength Training is a fitness coaching program grounded in scientific principles designed to increase strength and improve body composition. The app offers both group and individual training plans which are written and modified by a certified coach based on progress.

In making our list of the best workout apps, Caliber topped our list for its expansive features for group training and one-on-one training; however, its free version is still quite extensive and backed by research, making it our top pick for best free workout app as well.

With the free version, you can log your own workouts, or let the Caliber algorithm create a custom workout program for you, based on a quick assessment while setting up the app. The app is free of ads and contains a library of over 500 exercises. Caliber also records and charts strength progress and body metrics—body weight, waist size, and body fat percentage.

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Each exercise has an extensive overview of the movement, including a video, complete step-by-step instructions, a muscle map displaying the body parts most involved, and even key points and takeaways on form. That’s a lot of information for each exercise, leading us to rate the instruction a 5 out of 5.

The free version also has good supportive features, as Caliber has groups you can join for common interests. Our tester, GGR writer Amanda Capritto says about the groups, “I joined groups for mountain biking, camping and hiking, cycling, running, and swimming. Each group has its own little social feed where you can post things and interact with others.” Amanda gave the interactive features a 5 out of 5, although she adds, “There’s not a ton of engagement in these groups, but maybe they will grow as Caliber grows.”

One callout that Amanda has is that Caliber lacks integration with common fitness trackers. “I wish the app integrated with Garmin or other fitness trackers instead of only Apple Watch. I have to manually input my walks and runs into the app after I’ve already logged them on my watch.” The rest of the app works well enough, so Amanda rated the ease of use a 4 out of 5.

For more, check out our full Caliber App review .

	Strength training
	Android and iOS
	Yes, starting at $19 for group coaching

Good for: Fitness lovers with a variety of goals wanting expert instructors

Best for Variety

Nike Training Club

Completely free
Massive library of on-demand workouts and live classes
More than 10 workout categories
App is easy to use
No individualized programming
Completely free to use
Previously premium/paid content is available for free
Most workouts taught my certified trainers and instructors
Audio controls can be finicky
Sometimes hard to see on-screen metrics like reps and time

Nike Training Club is a free fitness app with a robust workout library that includes one-off workouts as well as periodized programs led by certified instructors.

Unlike most apps on this list, Nike Training Club doesn’t have a free and premium version; it’s just free. During the pandemic in 2020, Nike decided to make their app completely free, including specialist tips on nutrition, recovery, and weight loss, providing huge value in a free app for all people on their fitness journey.

Our product tester, GGR writer and certified personal trainer Amanda Capritto, rates the value a 5 out of 5, saying, “Nike Training Club has on-demand and live classes as well as periodized programming for a variety of goals and workout types, and all of the instructors are certified, most are specialists.” She adds, “You don’t see this kind of value in a free app almost ever.”

The app features a variety of workouts—hundreds in different formats, from written workouts to perform at your own pace, to on-demand and live fitness classes with excellent instruction that Amanda rates a 4 out of 5. Workouts cover different modalities, from strength training. HIIT, and cardio, to yoga, pilates, and mobility work. Equipment is needed for most workouts, but Amanda says you can filter your search for workouts by the type of gym equipment needed.

If you’re looking for accountability, however, this may not be the best app for you. Amanda rates the accountability a 3.5 out of 5, as the shoe and apparel company’s app provides basic notifications and challenges. She adds, “In terms of accountability, this is your basic fitness app. You can download it on your phone, but no one is gonna make you use it.”

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	Strength training, yoga, pilates, mobility
	Android and iOS
	No, always free

Good for: Runners wanting a streamlined running experience with a great interface and instruction

Best for Runners

Map My Fitness by Under Armour

Fitness app with GPS
Tracks routes, distances, pace, etc.
Select from 600+ activities like including running, cycling, yoga, etc.
Large community of athletes
MVP version offers training plans and coaching tips
Premium features include live tracking and audio coaching
GPS integration
Great community aspect
MVP version is affordable
Lots of options with free version
Integrates with most trackers and wearable
Plan and track your own routes
Requires MVP subscription to unlock some features

Map My Fitness is a well-established and widely-used fitness tool that allows you to choose from a huge variety of workouts with some really notable features. Whether you're working out in a gym or looking for a route to run, Map My Fitness has got you covered.

Also known as Map My Run, the best free workout app for runners goes to Map My Fitness, with its expansive GPS tracking and other free features. And while we’re here talking about free features, our tester, Amanda Capritto, CPT, CNC, CES, CF-L1, says the monthly subscription can be worth it, with analyses for heart rate, power output, running cadence, and more—all for under $6 a month. “You’re really getting a lot for the price,” Amanda says, rating the level of instruction a 5 out of 5.

Provided by Under Armour, Map My Fitness is easy to set up and sync with other apps and devices, like Garmin, Apple Health, UA connected footwear, MyFitnessPal, and others. The interface is clean and easy to navigate as well, leading Amanda to rate both the setup and ease of use a 5 out of 5.

As for accountability and interactive features, there aren’t a lot in this running app . Push notifications are present, and you can create and join plans to help with holding yourself accountable—but that’s only present in the premium version. There is basic community interaction through a community feed, but if you’re looking for a lot of support in your fitness journey, you may want to look for a different running app.

The GPS support seems to work well enough, as Amanda tested its accuracy with other GPS trackers she uses, and it was comparable to those apps and trackers. She gave it a 3-out-of-5 rating, as it still wasn’t always accurate, getting within about a tenth of a mile for accuracy.

	Running
	Android and iOS
	Yes, for $5.99/month or $29.99/year

Good for: Those wanting a variety of strength and high-intensity workouts with nice instruction

Best for Gym-Goers

Free workout tracking platform consisting of over 1400 exercises
Includes pro-designed workout plans, and a workout planning tool that logs workouts
Monitor progress (including body measurements) and set target muscles to work
Elite membership option opens up premium workout plans and eliminates ads
Extensive free version
Workouts made by professional coaches
Monitoring progress
Syncs with Apple watch
Free version has a lot of ads
Not many cardio options

JeFit is a free workout tracking platform with professionally designed workout routines plans and progress monitoring tools. There is an elite membership for those looking for an ad-free experience.

For the gym-goer—or home gym user—who’s looking for a workout tracker with a comprehensive library of exercises, there’s Jefit. Jefit’s free version allows you to log and track your workouts, as well as gives you access to some workout routines, although many are locked behind the elite subscription.

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GGR head of content and certified personal trainer Kate Meier tried out Jefit and was impressed with the library of exercises, saying, “there is a huge library of exercises with all kinds of equipment: free weights, cable machines, bodyweight, and more.” However, she rates the total instruction as a 4 out of 5, adding, “There isn’t any exercise cuing unless you upgrade to Elite, and then there are some ‘audio tip’ workouts, but there aren’t many.”

Although the library of exercises is expansive, just be aware that the functionality is limited in the free version. Kate explains, “I entered all the movements for a weightlifting workout, but the app ordered them alphabetically instead of in the order I wanted. To move them, I would have had to upgrade to the Elite plan.” She also found it easier to navigate through the desktop version for workout plans, and then locate them on the app afterwards.

While many of their workout plans are locked behind the subscription plan, the app still provides some free gym workouts, like the 3-Day Core Superset Routine, which Kate did and enjoyed. Navigating through workout plans is pretty easy as well, leading Kate to rate the ease of use a 4 out of 5.

	Strength training, bodyweight, HIIT
	Desktop, Android and iOS
	Yes, for $12.99/month or $69.99/year

Good for: Users wanting audio- or video-led workouts, and the ability to try out local studios

Best for Guided Workouts

Monthly membership app that provides access to thousands of studios, gyms, spas, salons, and more located across the world
Memberships vary and work off credits used to book classes or appointments
Reservations have varying credit rates based on appointment time, business, location, popularity, booking time, and your visit frequency to that business
One month free trial followed by automatic enrollment into 28 credits/month
Well-suited for those who travel
Available worldwide
Variety of wellness activities to choose from to keep routine fresh
There seems to be a lot of negative feedback regarding the cancellation policy, late-fees, and unclear policies overall
May not be ideal for small town/rural areas as there are not as many options to choose from

This monthly membership app is well-suited for those who like variety in their wellness routine as it provides access to thousands of wellness spots worldwide, using credits for bookings. Overall, the feedback from users is negative highlighting potential issues with their cancellation policies and limited options in less populated areas.

If you’re looking for guided workouts, ClassPass can be used in two ways. The first, and more well-known aspect of ClassPass, is that you can search for and participate in local fitness classes—HIIT, boot camp, kettlebell classes, plus salon appointments. This requires a paid subscription plan, where you get a monthly amount of credits to use towards dropping into a class. You get 28 free credits for your first month of ClassPass for anyone looking for deals.

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However, ClassPass also has a database of workout videos that are completely free to users; you don’t even need to be on a subscription plan. Just like their local class options, these trainer-led workout videos vary from strength training to high-intensity workouts and everything in between.

Our tester, Megan Capritto (GGR senior staff writer Amanda Capritto’s sister) tried out ClassPass and found the setup and ease of use both quick and simple, rating both a 5 out of 5. “After setup, the user experience was very simple,” Megan says. “All the icons are listed at the bottom and they are super easy to navigate.” To search local classes, you just use the search icon, and the videos are in another section.

Videos are guided by experts, and provide tips and tutorials of each exercise during the video. Still, within the app there aren’t any interactive features to have support from any community. Megan rates the interactive features a 2 out of 5, saying, “There is no community board to post your workouts or see other people’s workouts. The most interaction you can do is invite and refer friends through the app.”

	Strength training, HIIT, cycling, pilates, yoga, boot camp
	Android and iOS
	Yes, for $19, $29, $59, or $199 per month

Good for: Crossfitters looking for a variety of functional fitness workouts

Best for CrossFit

SmartWOD generator is a high-intensity workout generator customized to available equipment
SmartWOD timer is free and Includes timers for AMRAP, For Time, EMOMs, and TABATAs
Features a workout log to track progress, round counter, exercise demos, warm-up recommendations, workout filters, and the opioid to create your own WOD
Collection of over 5,000 WODs including benchmark, partner, bodyweight, travel-friendly, and chipper workouts
Scaled down options for suggested weights on the generator
Variety of workouts
Some users find the generator fun
Free (Timer)
Filtering options could be better on generator
Lots of ads on SmartWOD Timer

SmartWOD offers both a free timer and workout generator which creates high-intensity workouts customized to available equipment. The generator does cost $54.99 but it is a lifetime purchase.

Any functional fitness lover will appreciate the variety of CrossFit exercises available on SmartWOD. This app is a WOD generator as well as a WOD creator, so you can search for workouts or make your own custom workout, using the app’s integrated timer and marking off reps and rounds. If you’re looking for a quick, new workout to do, SmartWOD can provide it.

Amanda tested the app and says, “This is a fun app—very fun if you like CrossFit. You select what equipment you have access to and then press a little spinner button and it generates a random workout.” This can be great for traveling with access to limited equipment, or to just find a workout when you don’t have one ready to go.

You filter out the workouts by the equipment you have as well as skills. “For instance,” Amanda explains, “you could select a pull-up bar for equipment but then deselect muscle-ups for skills and it won’t serve you any workouts with muscle-ups.” The app also lets you know the amount of workouts you still have available to choose from. The app is very easy to use, and Amanda rates it a 5 out of 5 in its ease of use.

Like many free workout apps, there are limited interactive features and accountability—none, to be exact, earning a 1 out of 5 in both of these aspects. Still, if you’re looking for a fun way to get a quick workout in, SmartWOD provides countless workouts that can be catered to your skillset and equipment available.

	Functional fitness
	Android and iOS
	Yes, for $2.50/month, $18/year, or $55 for lifetime access

Good for: Cyclists wanting an app with a community presence and integration with top fitness trackers

Best for Cyclists

Activity tracking app: track over 30 sports
Turns phone into a running/cycling computer
Free and subscription options
Tracks variety of workouts
Beacon live tracking available on free tier
Provides lots of data
Compatible with thousands of devices
Many fan-favorite features behind paywall
Some users wished the auto-pause feature was more sensitive
Have to visit website on desktop to use some features like adding a new pair of shoes

Strava’s tracking app allows you to track 30 different sports and, with a subscription, provides a wide variety of statistics to analyze your workouts.

If you’re a cyclist, or any endurance athlete, a great app for tracking your bike routes is Strava. Not only is the GPS tracking pretty accurate, but there is a social element that separates it from most other free cycling apps .

“I think the social network-esque aspect of it is what really differentiates it from other free cycling GPS apps,” our tester and long-time Strava user Amanda Capritto says. “You can follow people on Strava just like on Instagram or Twitter.” Along with that, Strava encourages group challenges and interaction with other athletes through clubs. Strava gets a 5 out of 5 for its interactive features.

Strava also integrates and syncs automatically to major fitness tracker brands popular among cyclists and runners—Garmin, Polar, Wahoo, and FitBit, for example. You can connect your Zwift account and indoor bike to Strava as well, so indoor rides populate the app as well.

Amanda also finds the GPS to be very accurate. She gives the accuracy a 4.5 out of 5, saying, “I sometimes run into problems when cycling through the downtown area of Miami where buildings can impede the GPS signal. But other than that, it does a great job.”

The free app will analyze basic workout stats, but for a deeper dive into statistics, the premium subscription is needed. Also, GPS apps like Strava aren’t incredibly private and can reveal a lot about your location and other information. This may be something to consider before jumping into an app like this. You can read all of our thoughts on this app in our Strava fitness app review .

	Running, cycling, canoe, kayak
	Android and iOS
	Yes, for $11.99/month or $79.99/year

Good for: Beginning fitness enthusiasts wanting an easy-to-use app with good instructions

Best for Beginners

Comprehensive health and fitness app providing workouts, guided courses that target chronic health conditions, and health articles
Variety of workouts including cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT, and Pilates
Ability to invite friends to share progress, workouts, and more
Free and Pro versions available
Free version gives access to all workouts
All-inclusive and comprehensive health app
Reported to be intuitive and easy-to-use
Lots of variety in classes
To unlock a lot of features you need the paid version
Paid version is a six month or yearly commitment (no monthly option)
May not be ideal for heavy lifting or strength training

This is a comprehensive health and fitness app that offers a wide range of workouts, guided courses for chronic health conditions, health articles, and the option to share progress with friends. If you are looking for an app to specifically make massive strength gains, this may not be for you.

FitOn is a great service for people just dipping their toes into the fitness world, mainly because it’s free and gives you access to tons of guided workout videos, still all for free. While the premium option can give you special features like premium music options to spice up your playlist, personalized meal plans, and offline downloads to workouts, the bulk of the app is free.

When I think of an app for a beginner, I would want value, ease of use, and good instruction. You get all of those with FitOn. Megan Capritto, sister of GGR senior staff writer Amanda Capritto and our tester for FitOn, found the interface for the app very easy to use and intuitive, giving it 5 stars out of 5. There is also solid instruction for each of the trainer-led workout videos.

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Megan says a motivated trainer is on screen for each workout and shows how to perform each movement, rating the level of instruction a 4 out of 5. She adds, “Most workouts have modifications shown, too. At my intermediate fitness level, the instructions were sufficient and I could follow along easily.”

If you’re looking for long-term workout plans, FitOn may not be ideal. There are workout programs available on FitOn, but they’re shorter ones—about 2 to 4 weeks long. Megan says, “the 4-week program has 10 workouts. That’s not enough time to make much progress.” Also, the community feed is present and available, but basic, earning just a 3 out of 5. Still, the amount of workouts you get with this app may still be worth it.

	Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, strength training, bodyweight
	Android and iOS
	Yes, $30/year

Good for: Lifters wanting a community presence with their workout tracker

Best for Community

Free workout tracker that allows users to build routines and track progress
Pro version available
Monitors progress with exercise charts, personal records, calculated one-rep maxes, and a complete exercise history
Create notes for exercises to track weight, level of fatigue, or whatever you find relevant
Ability to connect with other users
Access to a library of form videos
Intuitive interface
A lot of customization
Reportedly good graphics to track progress
Big social aspect and community
Not much information available about the Pro version
Reports that the free version is limited

If you are on the hunt for a free workout tracker, Hevy enables users to create routines, monitor progress with exercise charts and personal records, make exercise-specific notes, and connect with other users.

If you’re looking for a simple workout tracker with an expansive community feed, look no further than Hevy, our pick for the best free app for community support. Along with a robust library of exercises to log your workouts, Heavy also has an entire community feed and social media aspect, where you can share your workouts, videos, and also like, comment, and follow other users and their workouts.

The workout tracker is basic but deep, allowing you to create your own workouts. If there is a workout that you frequent, you can create it as a workout routine to simplify logging it in. In addition, Heavy provides some basic strength training routines of their own, such as 5 x 5 back squats. You can look at Hevy’s and other user’s workouts for inspiration, if you’re not sure what to do that day.

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When you log a workout, the app will give you neat little celebrations; for example, I was told my total tonnage after a squat workout was like lifting a car. It’s the little things, but that sort of interaction can help people through tough days.

Between the community feed and the app’s interaction, I rate the app’s interactive features a 4.5 out of 5, as there is plenty enough to keep you motivated and involved, but has no true coaching aspect, outside of instruction on exercises.

Each workout you log will add to a heat map, showing muscle groups used more frequently than others. This can be a good indicator of which muscles you should focus on next, and which muscles might be a little tired from previous workouts.

There are notifications for accountability, but they’re all focused on the social media aspect, getting likes or follows. Because there’s no real way to remind you to workout, I scored the accountability a 1 out of 5. If you’re able to stay on task, there is a deep social network behind this simple workout tracker.

	Strength training, cardio, functional fitness
	Android and iOS
	Yes for $2.99/month, $23.99/year, or $74.99 for lifetime access

Good for: Runners looking to map their trail routes

Best for Outdoors

Over 400,000 trails available that have been verified by experts and reviewed by users
Customized search options narrow down trails based on preferences (ie distances, waterfalls, landmarks)
All trails come with a map, pictures, reviews, and descriptions
Utilize the map while on a trail (if GPS is available) to track and navigate the hike
Free version has a lot to offer
Tons of trails to search through
Descriptions, pictures, and reviews are very helpful
Reported to be a good option for beginners
Even customized searches yields overwhelming results
Not an intuitive interface
Without GPS, you can not use the app on the trail

This free app provides access to over 400,000 trails with customizable search options, maps, pictures, and reviews, making it helpful for beginners. There are several users who found that search results to be overwhelming and the interface confusing to navigate.

For the hiker who loves the outdoors and solid trails, AllTrails is an ideal app for you. While the premium version, AllTrails+, provides added features and details to your map, the free version has the basics needed for most trail hikes: access to guides, trail navigation, syncing with Garmin, and the ability to like and save trail routes.

The free version of AllTrails gives you access to hundreds of thousands of saved trails worldwide, making this a great tool for those who get the itch to travel. You can also save your favorite trails to an easy-to-access list, as well as create your own routes and trails. One thing to note is that you’ll have to make a free account to get full access to the free version—otherwise, your experience on the app and web version will be limited.

GGR writer and certified personal trainer Amanda Capritto uses the app for discovering new places for hiking, walking, backpacking, and mountain biking, and to navigate on those trails. “If I’m hiking, I use my Garmin watch to track the actual workout data and use AllTrails on my phone as a handheld GPS,” she explains. At the end of a hike, the app gives a summary similar to other route apps: distance, steps, a GPS map, and other data if synced with another tracking device.

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The free version does have one major limitation if you’re trying to get off the beaten path, though. The app only works in areas with cell service; to be able to download a trail route for offline use, you’ll need the pro version of AllTrails. “This is helpful (and critical, I’d argue) if you’re in the backcountry with questionable cell service, especially if you don’t have any other navigational tools or are unfamiliar with the area,” Amanda argues.

While the free version is extensive, if you’re going on some deep country trails, it may be worth it to upgrade.

	Running
	Android and iOS
	Yes, for $35.99/year

Other Free Workout Apps We Researched and Tested

We’ve tested over 50 fitness apps, personal training apps, and training programs, free and paid,. With that said, there are tons of great options available, but may not make our final list of the best free fitness apps. Here are some of the competitors worth mentioning:

Sweat : This fitness app has plenty of ways to track metrics, including daily water and steps tracking. However, this app doesn’t have a free version; instead, you can try Sweat for a 7-day free trial.
Zombies, Run! : This is a fun workout app to mention, as it takes cardio exercise and game-ifies the running experience. The free version has several missions available, while the subscription version unlocks more missions and challenges.
Freeletics : While this app has workouts available for free, our tester Megan Capritto felt the instruction for workouts and exercises was lacking a bit. The app shows animations but has no explanation on proper form. “For me, this was a bit challenging because there was no one to tell me how to do the move or have the correct form,” Megan adds.
Daily Yoga : This daily fitness app for yoga also has workouts in pilates, HIIT, and guided meditation. However, our tester, GGR editor Frieda Johnson, felt that the yoga app’s free version was very limited, and the user experience was terrible. She says, “You are forced to go through the ‘quiz’ every time you open the app, and they’re pushing the paid version constantly with pop-ups and ad banners.”
Johnson & Johnson 7-Minute Workout : This free-forever workout app is great for short, quick full-body workouts for people constantly on the move. However, we haven’t tested this product as this app will be retired by the end of the year.
How We Picked and Tested the Best Free Workout Apps

Each workout app we’ve tested has been rated across 14 different aspects to determine the best fitness apps. To compile our list of the best free workout apps, we used the same methodology, except for the caveat that the app had to have a free version.

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We also made the distinction that free apps mean that there is a free version of the app available—not just a free trial. Each item that makes the list may have a premium version, but there is a free version that is robust and easy enough to use to be added onto this list.

Here are a few other factors we used in determining scores for our top free fitness apps:

Setup and ease of use: Apps should have a quick setup, simply making an account or answering a quick assessment. After setup, the fitness app should still remain pretty intuitive to navigate.
Accountability and interactive features: Apps that score high here have ways to keep you motivated and accountable, either through push notifications, a community of support on social media, or having a personal coach—although a personal coach is rare to see on a free workout app.
Instruction: Even free fitness apps should have decent instruction, with guided workouts that at the very least describe and show exercises being done.
Workout variety: Some apps specialize in one mode of training, but the best apps can accommodate for many different kinds of workouts and any level of fitness equipment available.
Benefits of Free Workout Apps

Getting a personalized training plan can be expensive. If you’re not looking for involved workout routines and the support of a one-on-one coach or certified personal trainer, then a free workout app will save you a lot of money and still provide you with solid workout plans and support through an online community.

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In addition, a workout app can be convenient in a couple of ways. It can help you keep all of your workout records in one place, without having to scour notebooks or fitness logs to check for your one-rep-max deadlift. Also, the app can allow you to train wherever—either at-home workouts or while traveling—cutting down on commutes to a commercial gym.

What to Look for in Free Workout Apps

Ready to find the right free workout app for you? Other than finding one at the low, low price of free , here are some things to consider for the right fitness app for you.

Type of Training

What are your fitness goals? You should know the type of training you should do to best achieve those goals. While many fitness apps have diverse options of daily workouts—HIIT, strength training, cardio, and barre—some apps may specialize in only one or two modes of training.

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Basically, if you’re looking to strength train with a lot of different equipment, you should find a workout tracker that provides a pretty comprehensive list of strength exercises. If you’re working on your running, an app that can track your GPS location will be extremely helpful. And if you’re looking to do a mix of things, find the app that offers that level of variety.

Workout Tracking

Different workout apps will provide different levels of tracking for workouts. Most free ones allow you to record loads and times for daily workouts, but you might also be able to track basic metrics, like weight, water, and inches. Again, make sure the tracking and logging functions match the needs of your fitness goals.

Other Interactive Features

It’s important to know the type of person you are when looking for an ideal workout app for you. Do you need a bit of motivation? Try to find an app with a community that can push you. Furthermore, some apps reward badges for hitting new personal records which, just like a follow on social media, can feel very rewarding.

Nathan doing pull-ups and following along with Future app

If you don’t feel the need for an online support system, there are still ways to stay on top of your workouts. Some apps will add calendar reminders or push notifications to help remind you of your workout schedule for the week.

Best Free Workout Apps: FAQs

What is the best free app to track weight lifting?

A couple of our favorite free apps for tracking strength training is Jefit. It allows you to track your own strength training workouts with their library of exercises, each with written and visual instructions. Another good workout tracker is Hevy, which has a robust community of support where you can share your workouts and view, like and comment on others’ workouts.

What is the best free workout app?

Free workout apps have great value, providing basic instructions with libraries of exercises and workouts at no cost to you. Here are some of our favorite free workout apps:

Best Free Workout App Overall: Caliber Best Free Workout App for Variety: Nike Training Club Best Free Workout App for Runners: Map My Fitness Best Free Workout App for Gym-Goers: Jefit Best Free Workout App for Guided Workouts: ClassPass Best Free Workout App for CrossFit: SmartWOD Best Free Workout App for Cyclists: Strava Best Free Workout App for Beginners: FitOn Best Free Workout App for Community: Hevy Best Free Outdoor Workout App: AllTrails

Is FitOn really free?

FitOn has a 100% free version, which gives you access to their database of workouts. You have full access to unlimited workouts in the free version, but FitOn does offer its Pro version, which gives access to more features, such as:

—Premium music options —Personalized meal plans —An exclusive library of recipes —Unlimited offline downloads of workouts —Connectivity with fitness trackers to measure your real-time heart rate

Is there a 100% free workout app?

Several apps on the Apple store or Google Play claim they’re free with in-app purchases; however, when you download the app, you realize the in-app purchase is to unlock use of the app at all.

Still, quite a few of the best workout apps have a free version, but to unlock all features, you’ll have to subscribe to a pro or premium edition of the app.

With that said, there are a couple of fitness apps that have a fully functioning app and all of its features are available for free. One such app is Nike Training Club, which was made free during the pandemic.

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The World's Fittest App

The kings of transformations Men’s Health and athlete-adventurer Ross Edgley have collaborated once again to present THE WORLD’S FITTEST APP . Pick from 4 individual 12-week training plans, designed using simple moves — each with an easy-to-follow video demonstration — and basic gym kit. All plans are based on sports science fundamentals to make you fitter, leaner, stronger and faster whatever your starting point and whatever your goal.

Nike+ Training Club

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Housing 185+ free workouts from strength and endurance to mobility and yoga, the Nike+ Training Club uses personalised training plans that adapt to you and your schedule. The expert-led classes allow you to customise your workout, depending on the time and equipment you have available, to help you reach your goal — whatever it may be and regardless of current fitness level. For UK users, 115+ new classes have recently been added.

Apple Fitness+

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Apple launched its first fitness experience earlier this month. Apple Fitness+ incorporates metrics from your Apple Watch into personalised fitness workout videos, available to view on all Apple devices. Dozens of workouts are available, from rowing to dance and cycling to yoga. Apple Fitness+ aims to keep you motivated by highlighting your metrics on screen at key points during your workout and displaying a calorie-burn graphic to signpost your efforts in certain workouts and see how it stacks up against other users. The only catch is – unsurprisingly – you need an Apple Watch.

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Strava is the UK's most popular running and cycling tracker app, offering a Facebook-style community of fitness enthusiasts. Log miles, give friends 'Kudos' for their efforts and earn medals for local Strava-approved routes.

Want to hit a workout like Chris Hemsworth ? Of course you do. With Centr, Hemsworth's very own fitness plan, you can do exactly that. Along with Luke Zocchi , Hemsworth's personal trainer, you can utilise the team that's responsible for getting the Hollywood leading man in serious shape. The app’s ethos is about having an all-round healthy lifestyle, featuring workouts alongside guided meditations. If that’s not enough, you can steal Hemsworth’s diet plan too.

Peleton's app has cycling, running, bootcamp, outdoor, floor and yoga workouts as standard, helping you get a sweat on at home. The best part? You don't need to have their spin bike installed to get your fit fix.

SmartWOD Workout Generator

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One for the CrossFit fanatics, SmartWOD Workout Generator provides functional fitness workouts based on the equipment you have available — to help you stay on top of your fitness game at home. With over 5000 WOD’s in its collection, there truly is a workout for every ability and occasion. While there is a free version of the app that gives you access to 5 per cent of workouts, the premium version is still very affordable at £1.79 per month.

Seven – Quick At Home Workouts

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Got seven minutes to put aside daily? Perfect for the "I don't have time to exercise" posse, 'Seven' is a fast, fun and effective app that uses "scientific studies to provide the maximum benefit in the shortest time possible," whether you want to gain muscle, lose fat or just maintain fitness. Using a bank of 200 exercises, you can tailor your workout to what you need. Did we mention that it's free, too?

Freeletics uses 'digital personal trainers' to help you get a workout in anywhere, with no requirement for a gym. The workouts are short and the guided workouts come with audio coaching to help you get the most out of your workout. There's a free version or three separate subscription models.

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If you're spending more time indoors than usual, it could be an ideal time to work on your flexibility and mobility . RomWOD will help you do exactly that, with daily videos designed to improve your range of motion (ROM), increase athletic performance and recovery game. It could, as its creators say, make you #swoleandsexy. So who are we to argue?

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Okay, so this isn't exactly a home workout app, but Run Keeper will track workouts (for running, walking, hiking and cycling), help you set goals — from running further to losing weight — and provides plans appropriate to your goal. It also connects with smartwatches like Fitbit and Apple watch, while connecting to MyFitnessPal too. Nifty, huh?

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Structure your workouts, plan your sessions and watch the gains roll in. With hundreds of workouts designed by Gymshark athletes, like Steve Cook , you can also take it to the gym once you're ready. The app also includes step-by-step exercise breakdowns to help make any move seem approachable.

Another pioneer in remote training for riders and runners alike, Zwift transforms tedious turbo rides and treadmill slogs into challenging, social sweat sessions. Pair any Bluetooth-enabled treadmill or static bike to the app and power your avatar around the roads of six virtual worlds, including a futuristic New York. There are more than 1,000 workouts to choose from, plus around 300 group races each day, giving you the chance to dish the dirt as they eat your (pixel) dust.

Maintaining daily yoga practice is laudable, but not everyone has 90 minutes to spare posing to pan pipes. Glo is your solution. It offers thousands of yoga, Pilates and meditation sessions, promising to improve your mental state, posture and mobility. Plus, you can save up lessons to use offline. You can “happy baby” from the comfort of your own home.

What Peloton did for your spin session, Rowith can do for your dry-land rows. The app, launching soon, transforms your monotonous ergo training into inspiring full-body workouts, with audio-guided coaching and tips from gold-medal Olympic rowers, such as Steve Redgrave. Choose from a deep pool of sessions that adapt as you progress from oar amateur to Boat Race hopeful. You can even challenge friends to really spice up your time in the hot seat.

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Working out in the gym just isn't in the cards all the time. Whether you don't have time, find gyms to be intimidating, simply don't like going to a physical gym, or something else is preventing you from going, you can still exercise. Workout apps allow you to meet your fitness goals at home, and they may actually be the motivation you need to get moving.

Luckily, there are a ton of fitness apps out there. Unfortunately, that can be a bit overwhelming if you don't know what you're looking for.

What fitness app is best for me?

First of all, decide what kind of exercises you want to do. Are you into strength training? Is yoga more your thing? Or do you want a fitness plan that focuses on cardio? You'll also need to figure out what your goals are, whether it's weight loss, muscle toning, or something else.

If losing weight is a top priority, look for online fitness programs that have strict routines and meal plans to follow.

Traditional gym exercises don't work for everybody, and that's where many of these fitness classes come in. There are some apps that do focus on workouts you'd do at a gym, but quite a few apps offer more than that. The beauty of virtual fitness programs is that you can take classes from top-rated professional trainers from the comfort of your living room, and you can try out things like HIIT (high-intensity interval training), dance cardio, and other fun exercises your local gym or studio might not offer.

Benefits of online fitness programs

The obvious benefit of workout apps is that you don't have to leave your house. Additionally, you can learn at your own pace while still getting access to personal trainers (often without paying those pricey trainer fees).

You're also able to start out at whatever fitness level feels comfortable, and with many workout apps offering free trials, you can try out a few before fully committing. As with most things in the age of the internet, you can find super niche fitness programs that give you exactly what you're looking for in a home workout.

Do I need special equipment to use a workout app?

Not necessarily. Most online fitness programs and workout apps require nothing more than some motivation and a few feet of open floor space. Oftentimes, exercises on apps can be customized based on what you do have — so if you do have a yoga mat but nothing else, you can open your options to routines that require a cushioned surface. (Some Youtubers even use water bottles in place of lightweight dumbbells.)

But some super-advanced programs require heavy-duty special equipment, like The Mirror's interactive mirror or Fight Camp's special Punch Trackers or punching bag. We'll make a special note about programs that require these extra purchases outside of a membership.

Best For Losing Weight

If you like the idea of getting real-time feedback from a trainer, you'll like Beach Body . In addition to on-demand recorded classes, Beach Body offers live, interactive classes led by personal trainers who get to know you and your goals. The online Openfit community is a bonus, too, where you can share your experiences and motivate each other.

Along with fitness advice, the app also provides nutrition guidance in the form of daily meal plans. It's a one-of-a-kind customizable experience that's the next best thing to an in-person trainer or nutritionist.

A set of dumbbells is required to take advantage of Beach Body's programs.

Specialized fitness programs
Personalized meal plans
Personal coaches
Real-time feedback
Some users experienced issues canceling their subscriptions
Workouts done on the TV might not record in the app
Free trial: 14 days
3-month plan: 3-month plan: $13/month
6-month plan: 6-month plan: $10/month
12-month plan: Annual plan: $8/month

Best Mix Of Fitness, Wellness, And Beauty

Fitness studios have emerged as the stylish alternative to a traditional gym. The ClassPass app is your ticket to one of the largest digital workout varieties and some of the most hype on-screen trainers. It's especially handy if your area doesn't offer the uniqueness and specificity that ClassPass does, from aqua cycling to the famous spin classes.

Subscriptions work a little differently at ClassPass. Instead of a monthly rate that covers unlimited access to as many live or on-demand workouts as you want, you'll pay a fee based on how many credits (which pay for courses) you may take that month.

Easy to sync subscription to local IRL classes
Two-week free trial
Plan includes wellness sessions like massages
Credits can also go toward salons or massages
Taking a class even once a week per month gets pricey
$19/month: 10 credits and up to 2 classes
$49/month: 27 credits and up to 7 classes
$79/month: 45 credits and up to 12 classes
$159/month: 100 credits and up to 28 classes
$199/month: 130 credits up to 36 classes

Best For Cyclists

Even people to detest exercise know what Peloton is. Workouts available on the Peloton app go far past biking, so the Peloton bike itself isn't technically required. But with so many Peloton die-hards praising the app as one of the best cardio workouts out there, the cycling aspect deserves a spotlight.

Unfortunately, the all-access membership isn't free with the bike — you'll have to cough up an extra $39 per month. But it's worth it: Peloton is community-based and offers the chance to ride with other members. Classes are fun to follow along, lead by instructors who are famously upbeat. Real-time metrics liked heart rate, resistance, cadence, and output are super helpful.

Live and on-demand classes
Peloton app included with bike membership
Real-time metrics
Motivating music and instructors
Peloton bike: $2,245
All-access membership: $39/month
Peloton digital membership: $12.99/month

Best For Runners

Running might not seem like something you need an app for, but the Nike Run Club app takes your running routine to the next level. Through it you're able to track your runs, get coaching that adapts to you, and connect with your runner friends. NRC shows you your pace, location, distance, elevation, heart rate, and mile splits.

The app features guided runs and tons of motivational tactics, like cheers from friends and words of encouragement from professional athletes. It also has curated Apple Music and Spotify playlists to keep you pumped up on your runs. Plus, you get personalized coaching that adapts with your goals and fitness level as you progress.

Curated playlists
Personalized coaching
Comprehensive running stats
App experiences some glitches recording workouts
Price: Free

Best For Easy Meal Plans

Jillian Michaels' fitness app isn't your mother's collection of early-2000s Shred DVDs (though those are included with a subscription). The aura is less threatening than apps that revolve around getting ripped, offering customization by time, specific muscle groups, and difficulty.

Following the plan nixes the need to input every food item for nutrition tracking and can be altered for diet preferences, weight loss or muscle gain, number of mouths being fed, and more.

Super customizable workout generator
Stellar reviews in the App Store
Reasonably priced
Includes entire Jillian Michaels DVD collection
Barely any time between consecutive workouts
One month: $14.99
3-month plan: $11.66/month (billed $34.99 quarterly)
Annual plan: $9.99/month (billed $119.99 yearly)

Best For An At-home Fitness Studio

Mirror is like having a personal trainer in your home with you. The super smart screen designed to look like a full-length mirror has a sleek design and doesn't take up too much space. Mirror offers more than 20 genres of workouts with classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and beginner to expert levels. It's basically a super personalized and diverse fitness studio that happens to be located in your house.

There are more than 10,000 on-demand classes and more than 70 weekly live classes. During live classes you get real-time feedback and personal shoutouts throughout the session. A Mirror subscription includes unlimited access for up to six users, so the whole family can work out together. And yes, Mirror is a real full-length mirror when it's off.

Mirror requires special equipment that is separate from the price of a membership.

Multiple users
On-demand and live classes
Non-invasive design
Mirror cost: $1,495
Monthly plan: $39/month

Best For Women

The Sweat app combines intense workouts with female empowerment. There are five trainers who focus on exercises like low-intensity cardio, HIIT, weight training, bodybuilding, vinyasa yoga, and more.

Workouts are designed as a program and the intensity level increases with each week, encouraging you to get stronger. The app also features weekly meal plans and grocery shopping lists. Plus, Sweat has a forum where you can connect with other women using the platform.

Focused on female empowerment
Workouts will actually have you sweating and working
Workouts are not super customizable
Free trial: No
Monthly plan: $19.99/month
3-month plan: $54.99 every 3 months
Annual plan: $119.94/year

Best Gym Replacement

Tonal is the ideal in-home solution for people who like the range of machines at the gym, but don't like sharing them. Instead of taking up a bunch of space in your garage or basement, Tonal provides everything in a compact touchscreen display (plus a few extra items).

Accessories like handles, a bench, and bar are sold separately, and the bundle of six items costs $495 in addition to the steep base price. You don't have to get the accessories bundle to still get a satisfying workout, but Tonal is definitely a product for those who have a little extra spending room.

Tonal requires special equipment that is separate from the price of a membership.

Full body-sized display mounts to the wall
Compatible with actual equipment
Incorporates different machine exercises
Accessories sold separately
Tonal price: $2,995
Smart accessories: $495
Monthly plan: $49/month

Best For Audio Workouts

With Aaptiv , you're able to really focus on your body and its movements. The platform is audio based, so there's no video for you to follow along. That means you don't have to crane your neck to pay attention to a screen while also trying to make sure you're doing the workout correctly.

Aaptiv workouts can be done anywhere — at home, at the gym, outside on a ridiculously sunny day — because all you need is your phone and some headphones. With a membership you get access to more than 2,500 guided workouts, with more than 40 new classes added each week. Each exercise has curated music to get you properly pumped.

New classes every week
Good music selections
No on-screen instructions means more freedom to move
Not for visual learners
Harder to tell if you're doing something correctly
Free trial: 7 days
Monthly plan: $14.99/month
Annual plan: $99.99/year

Best For Non-traditional Workouts

Obé Fitness is designed for beginners, pros, and anyone who tends to stray from the typical exercises you'd do in a gym. Classes range from dance HIIT, cardio boxing, pilates, and barre, and can be taken live or through a pre-recorded, on-demand option. Each is typically 28 minutes long, but there are also 10-minute express classes for squeezing in a quick sweat during your lunch break.

You don't need any equipment, but if you want to push it to the next level, Obé recommends grabbing some resistance bands, ankle weights, or sliders.

More engaging than mundane exercise machines
Different skill level options
Live classes
Private Facebook group
Live schedule does not offer evening classes
Monthly plan: $27/month
Annual plan: $199/year

Best For Strength Training

Fitbod learns about you the more you use the app and uses an algorithm to build custom workouts based on your strength-training ability, past workouts, and available gym equipment. Each day you get a personalized fitness plan to help you get stronger.

Fitbod workouts focus on all your muscle groups, so you don't miss any in your training, and each session is individualized and designed to be well balanced. Fitbod is free to try, but if you want to unlock unlimited logged workouts, you'll have to subscribe and become and Elite member for either $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year.

Individualized fitness sessions
Algorithm learns about you and your strengths
Workouts are not super diverse
Free trial: 3 workouts
Monthly plan: $9.99/month
Annual plan: $4.99/month (billed $59.99 yearly)

Best For Low-impact Workouts

Not being into HIIT with high-intensity Peloton or The Mirror instructors does not! mean! you're not an exercise person. Lower-impact toning sessions like Pvolve's pilates-barre hybrid might be more up your alley.

The Pvolve approach invites your mind to get a workout too, teaching better form, more mindful exercises, and sculpting without inevitable swamp ass or soreness. Workouts can be customized by time and the optional equipment kits, or try the "No equipment" series.

Focus on sculpting and toning tricky areas
Optional equipment kit made just for Pvolve workouts
Doubles as mindfulness practice
Ideal for any age or space
Over 200 workout videos, plus new ones daily
App can be glitchy
Special equipment is a hefty extra cost
3-month plan: $17.99/month
6-month plan: $16.99/month
Annual plan: $14.99/month

Best For Yoga

Maybe yoga is your go-to form of exercise. We recommend checking out Bulldog Yoga Online — especially if standard yoga studios intimidate you. Bulldog flips the switch on traditional yoga and teaches it in layman's terms and sets sessions to fun playlists. It's definitely a more active type of yoga than you might typically see.

Bulldog focuses on power yoga and its streaming classes vary in intensity with options for a slower flow, quick-moving and intense flow, and a fast flow that incorporates resistance bands for extra cardio and strength building. You'll get a full-body workout and work on muscle strength and endurance while losing weight.

Long free trial
Fun and energetic classes
Not great for traditional yoga
Free trial: 30 days
Single class: $26
5-class pack: $125 ($25/class)
10-class pack: $229 ($22.90/class)
Unlimited monthly plan: $145/month

Best For Boxing

Boxing is great cardio workout to shake things up — and a hell of a stress reliever. Instead of your average punching bag, Fight Camp uses smart sensors to track your workout and show you your punch count and rate. For a little competition, you can link up with friends on the FightCamp app and see how your scores compare.

Workouts can be customized (down to the specific trainer who gets you pumped), so you can keep your switch up your swings whenever one routine gets old.

Fight Camp requires special equipment that is separate from the price of a membership.

Personal trainers
Customized workouts
Motivational playlists
Punch tracker
Most reviewer complaints were just about the app's UI needing a couple improvements
FightCamp starter set: $1,219
FightCamp membership: $39/month

Best For One-on-one Training

If you want a combination of virtual and in-person training, Find Your Trainer is great. To start, you take a short quiz and FYT matches you with the best trainer for your goals. Then you book your training session virtually or in person and build a plan with them.

In-person sessions happen at your home, so you get the one-on-one attention and help you need without the intimidation of a gym. This service is ideal for people who want more than just workout videos to follow along with.

Pricing is by session rather than by month, so you only pay when you use the service. Sessions never expire, so you can use them whenever you want. Pricing starts at $29 per session — though some trainers cost more than $100 per session — so this is a pricier option than typical online workout programs.

Quiz matches you to best trainers
Virtual and in-person sessions offered
4 session plan: Standard session rate (starting at $29)
12 session plan: 5% discount
24 session plan: 10% discount

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The 10 Best At-Home Workout Routines: The Ultimate Guide for Training Without a Gym

Reviewed By: Matt Myers, CPT, PN-1, FMS, CCC

So you want to start working out, but you don’t want to leave the house?

No problem!

Our online coaches specialize in helping people get fit from home.

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Let’s go over the 10 Best At-Home Workouts so you can start training today: no gym or equipment required!

A note on warming up and cooling down
Home Workout #1: Beginner Bodyweight (Start Here)

Home Workout #2: Beginner Bodyweight Level 2

Home workout #3: advanced bodyweight, home workout #4: the star wars workout, home workout #5: parkour (for beginners), home workout #6: the 20-min hotel routine, home workout #7: attack of the angry birds, home workout #8: high-intensity interval training, home workout #9: train like batman, home workout #10: the plp progression, bonus no-equipment workout: the playground circuit.

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How to build your own at-home workout

Let’s jump right in!

At Home Warm-ups and stretching routines

No matter which at-home workout you pick, I want you to start with one important thing:

I cover why you should always warm up in an article found right here. It doesn’t have to be much, though. Give it about five minutes to get your muscles active and your heart rate up, and practice some easier variations of the movements you are about to do in your workout routine.

For example, if your workout includes squats and push-ups, you could do a couple of minutes of generalized movement to get the blood pumping, like marching in place, arm and leg swings, etc., and then follow that up with some assisted squats and countertop push-ups.

This will help you do exercises properly and help prevent injury.

Here is NF Senior Coach Staci (you might know her incredible story ) showing you many beginner options you can use to warm up as well:

If you’re curious, here’s my personal (advanced) warm-up:

Advanced Warm-up Routine:

Jump rope: 2-3 minutes
Jumping jacks: 25 reps
Bodyweight squats: 20 reps
Lunges: 5 reps each leg.
Hip extensions: 10 reps each side
Hip rotations: 5 each leg
Forward leg swings: 10 each leg
Side leg swings: 10 each leg
Push-ups: 10-20 reps
Spider-man steps: 10 reps

Our goal isn’t to tire you out, instead we want to warm you up.

That’s step one.

Completing your chosen at-home workout would be step two.

Below, you’ll find 10 sequences you can follow along with!

Home Workout #1: Beginner Bodyweight

This at-home routine, as we lay out in our Beginner Bodyweight Workout article, is as follows:

2 circuits of:

10 Assisted Bodyweight Squats.
10 Elevated or Knee Push-ups.
10 Dumbbell rows (use a milk jug or other weight).
15-30 Second Knee Planks
10 Bodyweight Good Mornings
20 Walking Jacks

We also turned it into a fun infographic with superheroes, because that’s how we roll:

The above is what we call “ circuit training ,” with the objective being to run through the workout sequence once, and then again.

Note: Not a milk drinker?

If you don’t have milk in the house for the rows, find something of roughly the same weight with a good handle.

Also, if you want to download this Beginner Bodyweight Workout as a worksheet, you can do so when you sign up in the box below:

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Avoid the common mistakes everybody makes when doing bodyweight exercises
Learn how to finally get your first pull-up

It’ll help you track your progress as you begin your training.

Our original bodyweight workout from 2009 is a great step up from the beginner bodyweight workout when you’re ready for more of a challenge. It has roughly the same structure but with some more challenging variations of the exercises.

3 circuits of:

Bodyweight squats : 20 reps
Push-ups : 10 reps
Walking lunges: 10 each leg
Dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug or another weight): 10 each arm.
Plank : 15 seconds
Jumping Jacks : 30 reps

This infographic will show you the 6 exercises needed to complete our Beginner Bodyweight Workout.

You can progress the workout by adding a 4th round, increasing the reps of any individual exercise, or making an exercise harder by doing a more challenging variation (for example, decline push-ups instead of regular push-ups).

If the two at-home workouts above are too easy for you, move on to our Advanced Bodyweight Workout .

The Advanced Bodyweight Workout:

One-legged squats – 10 each side [warning: super-difficult, only attempt if you’re in good enough shape]
Walking lunges: 20 reps (10 each leg)
Jump step-ups: 20 reps (10 each leg)
Pull-ups: 10 reps [or inverted bodyweight rows ]
Dips (between bar stools): 10 reps
Chin-ups: 10 reps [or inverted bodyweight rows with underhand grip]
Push-ups: 10 reps
Plank: 30 seconds

Not familiar with these moves? Check out the 21 Best Advanced Bodyweight Exercises for a full breakdown.

I warn you, the above sequence will hurt… in a good way. You should be proud if you can get through this three times.

Do you want to get as strong as possible so this workout ain’t no thang?

Sign up in the box below to grab our guide, Strength Training 101: Everything You Need to Know . It’ll teach you all of these advanced bodyweight exercises!

Everything you need to know about getting strong.
Workout routines for bodyweight AND weight training.
How to find the right gym and train properly in one.

Do you have access to a hallway that you can commandeer for a bit?

Then you can do our Star Wars Workout !

It’s designed to be done in a very small space, like your home’s hallway…or an escape pod.

The “Padawan” Level of this workout is:

30-second knee or feet front plank (3 Sets)
10 assisted squats or squats (3 Sets)
10 doorway rows (3 Sets)
A 60-second Farmer-carry (Farmer’s Walk) dumbbells (or milk jugs) (2 sets)
March in place for 3 minutes of intervals (6 sets of 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off)
8 elevated or knee push-ups (4 sets)
60-second Doorway Leans (2 sets)

If you want to advance to the Jedi Knight or Master Levels, check out The Star Wars Workout, which will also offer you a full description of each move.

Have you ever wanted to try parkour but always felt intimidated or worried you would hurt yourself? Well, have no fear—we have just the workout for you.

Like any other type of training, parkour can and SHOULD be progressed slowly over time.

Starting off with advanced jumps and tricks if you don’t yet know how to land safely, or how to absorb impact into a roll is just setting yourself up for disaster.

Check out our Definitive Guide to Parkour for Beginners to learn more about the origins of parkour and various exercise progressions. Ready to give it a try for yourself? Our very own Coach Matt (pictured above) has put together training templates and free videos explaining how to progress each of the movements when you sign up for our free guides here.

Is there anyway to work out in this hotel room?

Sometimes, you just plain find yourself stuck in a hotel room. Maybe you can find the hotel gym, but I bet it’s terrible! It probably has 2 machines, a broken treadmill, and no free weights.

Instead, how about a 20-minute workout you can do in the room itself?! Utilize the furniture to its full potential.

Hotel Workout Level 1:

Incline push-ups : 15 reps (feet on floor, hands on edge of bed or desk)
One-arm luggage rows : 10 reps (each arm, use your suitcase as your weight)
Reverse crunches : 10 reps

Hotel Workout Level 2:

Overhead Squats : 25 reps
Push-Ups : 20 reps
Inverted Rows using the desk in your hotel room: 10 reps
Reverse Crunches : 15 reps

Set the alarm clock to 15 minutes from now and see how many circuits you can do!

Check out our full post on hotel circuits if you want Level 3 !

The Angry Birds Workout is designed to be done when you have 5 or 10 minutes to kill.

Sort of like playing Angry Birds…

Here’s how The Angry Birds Workout Plan works: it’s deceptively simple – only four major movements.

Bodyweight squats
Pull-ups (or inverted rows )

If you don’t have time to run through the whole sequence, no problem!

Depending on how much time you have during the day, you can do your whole workout at once, or break up your training into four different sessions throughout the day (with each session being ONE of the exercises).

Here’s a sample day for your No-Equipment Workout:

Wake up, do 40 jumping jacks to warm up, and then do bodyweight squats.
At lunch, you grab your suitcase (if you’re at work, milk jug if you’re at home) and do inverted rows.
After work, you do 20 arm circles in each direction and then do your push-ups.
After dinner, you do your planks while watching TV.

You could even split it up over two days if needed, but the goal would be to do the whole sequence at once.

The main Angry Birds Workout article describes in detail Levels 1-6, but here’s Level 3 for you:

Bodyweight squats : 50 reps
Push-ups : 50 reps
Pull-ups : 10 reps
Planks : 3-minute hold

Once you’ve done the complete routine, you have my permission to whip out your phone and play the actual game!

You don’t have to head to the gym to do High-Intensity Interval Training . You can do a complete routine right in your own home!

HIIT is just following a specific regimen where you vary your speeds and intensity throughout a shorter run, swim, bike, or row.

Unless you have a giant backyard, running at home might be tough.

But you know what doesn’t require a lot of room?

To complete a burpee:

Start standing up, then squat down and kick your legs out.
Do a push-up , bring your legs back in, and explode up into a jump.
For a HIIT workout, try to do 20 repetitions, then rest for two minutes.
Repeat until you hate yourself.

Tip: Having trouble reaching all the way to the floor? Elevate your hands on a steady surface, like the edge of a sturdy bench. You won’t have to reach as low in your squat, and you may be able to control your push-ups better!

Check out our full guide on How to Start Interval Training for some more ideas on HIIT workouts.

You can also check out our post “ The 20-Min HIIT Workout for Home ” for another living-room-friendly interval routine!

Lego minifigures standing in rows. In first row - Batman, The Jo

We love the Caped Crusader here at Nerd Fitness, so naturally we have The Batman Bodyweight Workout for you to try!

Bonus points if you somehow do this no-equipment workout in a cave, as that’s how Bruce Wayne would roll. [1]

This workout is separated into two days for you.

Here’s a video for the first day:

Batman No-Equipment Workout Day 1:

Rolling squat tuck-up jumps: 5 reps
Side-to-side push-ups: 5 reps
Modified headstand push-ups: 5 reps
Jump pull-up with tuck / Pull-up with Tuck-up: 5 reps
Handstands against wall: 8 seconds

Here’s a video for the second day:

Batman No-Equipment Workout Day 2:

‘180 Degree’ jump turns: 5 reps
Tuck front lever hold: 8 seconds
Tuck back lever hold: 8 seconds
Low frog hold: 8 seconds

This is a relatively advanced workout already, but if you want to progress to the next level, check out the main Batman Bodyweight Workout for tips on how to do just that.

At Nerd Fitness we encourage everyone to get to their first pull-up!

The PLP is a progressive program in which you complete one additional rep of three exercises – Pull-Ups , Lunges, and Push-Ups – every day, for two months.

NOTE: This is NOT a beginner program, and should not be attempted unless you have been training consistently and can do multiple repetitions of pull-ups and push-ups with great form.

Like this perfect push-up:

And this perfect pull-up:

Here’s how the PLP Progression works:

Pull-ups: 10 reps
Lunges: 10 reps (each leg)
Pull-ups: 11 reps
Push-ups: 11 reps
Lunges: 11 reps (each leg)
Pull-ups: 12 reps
Push-ups: 12 reps
Lunges: 12 reps (each leg)

How long do you keep doing this?

As originally envisioned by Chad Waterbury, the PLP Workout lasts 60 days. [3]

Yeah…by the end of it, you’ll be doing more than 50 pull-ups.

There are two versions:

If you can do 10 straight pull-ups: Start day 1 with 10 reps of each.
If you cannot do 10 straight pull-ups: Start day 1 with 1 rep of each.

Complete your required reps each day in as many sets as you need, whenever you need to. The goal is to do it in as few sets as possible, but enough to complete each rep with proper form.

We’d like to throw our hat in the ring and introduce a third (dare we say, better?) version of this workout.

The Nerd Fitness PLP Workout

Here’s the thing, for most people pull-ups will be much harder than push-ups, which will be much harder than lunges.

Also, you may need more rest time in between workouts than continually adding reps and working out every day.

Here’s our updated version of this program:

20 lunges (each leg)
15 push-ups
10 pull-ups

Perform the workout 3 times per week, with a rest day in between.

Each successive week, add 5 reps to the lunges, 3 reps to the push-ups, and 1 rep to the pull-ups. So your week 2 would be 25 lunges, 18 push-ups, and 11 pull-ups. Week 3 would be 30 lunges, 21 push-ups, and 12 pull-ups, etc.

Rinse and repeat until you complete 8 weeks of the program!

If at any time, a movement feels way too easy, add an additional 5 reps to it and continue counting up from there.

Want to learn more? Check out my results on the PLP Workout .

Do you have a nearby playground? Why not work out there?! If you have kids, you can do it together. Or let them ignore you.

I’ll give you a Level One workout, and a Level Two. Check out The 20-Minute Playground Workout for some Level Three exercises.

Playground Workout Level One:

Alternating step-ups: 20 reps (10 each leg)
Elevated push-ups: 10 reps
Swing rows: 10 reps
Assisted lunges: 8 reps each leg
Bent leg reverse crunches: 10 reps

Playground Workout Level Two:

Bench jumps: 10 reps
Lower incline push-ups: 10 reps
Body rows: 10 reps
Lunges: 8 reps each leg
Straight leg reverse crunches: 10 reps

After you’ve gone through a complete set three times, go down the slide!

Can Home Workouts Build Muscle or Help With Weight Loss?

Throughout our Online Coaching Program , we get two common questions for those wanting to train at home:

Can working out at home help me build muscle?
Can working out at home help me lose weight?

The answer to both of these: yep !

Let’s tackle them one by one.

#1) Can working out at home help me build muscle?

You can 100% build muscle mass at home.

Just ask our friend Jimmy here:

Jimmy before and after he did bodyweight training

Read more on how Jimmy turned into Spider-Man from home!

The trick is to follow a progressive overload strategy, as Coach Jim outlines in this video:

With progressive overload, we want to make our workouts more and more challenging, thus putting additional strain on our muscles.

So to build muscle with home workouts, focus on:

Increasing your repetitions.
Going close to failure (i.e. exercise is challenging enough you could only do 1-3 more reps)
Performing more difficult variations (knee push-ups to push-ups).
Increasing your time under tension (by going slower).

That will help you build strength and muscle from your casa.

#2) Can working out at home help me lose weight?

You can totally train at home for a successful weight loss strategy.

Again, we have a great example with one of our Online Coaching Clients , Sarah the Supermom:

This picture shows Sarah's transformation

The trick here is to couple your home workouts with adjustments to your nutrition.

We’re big believers that you can’t outrun your fork, so any successful weight loss plan will include a focus on building a healthy plate.

That will look something like this:

A plate that that contains a portion of protein, healthy carb, veggies/fruit, and unsweetened drink.

If you want some help adjusting your nutrition, I’ve got two great resources for you:

The Nerd Fitness Guide to Healthy Eating . This massive resource will help you slowly adjust your nutrition, without forcing you to give up the food you love (yes, you can still eat pizza here and there). No more diets, instead we’ll work on building habits together.
The Nerd Fitness TDEE Calculator . This article will help you understand your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and how to use that information to kick-start your fat loss progress.

How to Build Your Own At-Home Workout

You can workout in a home just like this!

We just reviewed 10 workouts you can do at home (plus one you can do in a park ).

You don’t have to stick to these though!

I have two resources to help you design your own no-equipment workout:

The 42 Best Bodyweight Exercises : This guide will teach you how to perform the best bodyweight exercises – no equipment required! Check it out if you are unfamiliar with any of the movements referenced in today’s guide.
How To Build Your Own Workout Routine : Once you’re comfortable with a handful of bodyweight exercises, use this guide to pull them all together into a full-body workout!

That should get you going on building a workout you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Want more? Alright, eager beaver, I got you.

We built TWO options for people just like you:

1) If you want step-by-step guidance, a custom workout program that levels up as you get stronger, and a coach to keep you accountable, check out our killer 1-on-1 coaching program :

Your NF Coach can help you lose weight and get healthy!

2) Join the Rebellion! We need good people like you in our community, the Nerd Fitness Rebellion.

Sign up in the box below to enlist and get our guide, Strength Training 101: Everything You Need to Know . It’ll help you start incorporating these bodyweight moves into your training.

For the Rebellion!

PS: If you were going to buy one piece of equipment to utilize in your home, a kettlebell would offer you a lot of versatility:

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You probably don’t want to actually do this workout in a cave. Hitting your head on a stalactite wouldn’t be fun.
Check out Chad’s great post here .

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There are a ton of ways to go start working out at home , including on your own. But many people find it easier — and more enjoyable — to follow programming developed by a trainer or company. You not only score effective programming, but also the moral support of a coach on-screen telling you to not dip out 5 reps early,

There are countless at-home workout apps available. If you're serious about getting fit, the subscription-based apps are the most worth the money. But there are a few free workout app options, namely Nike Training Club.

And when we say free, we actually mean it: None of these on our list are free just for a 7- or 14-day trial before asking you to fork over your credit card.

We've researched, tested, and sweat our way through numerous workout apps that claim to be free. While pickings are slim, below you'll find our favorite free at-home virtual workouts that let you break a sweat at no charge.

Here are the best free at-home virtual workouts:

Best overall: Nike Training Club App - See at Nike NTC offers ridiculously high-quality programing from elite trainers for most any type of workout you could want, including strength, cardio, core, HIIT, and workouts for beginners. It's shocking this app is free.

Best for yoga: 5 Minute Yoga - See at Apple App Store It's incredibly hard to find a free yoga app, but 5 Minute Yoga offers a quick daily practice to help you find some zen while working out at home.

Best for quick workouts: 7 Minute Workout - See at 7 Minute Workout The 7 Minute Workout has a limited library of 22 HIIT workuts, but they range from 7 to 32 minutes, which means you get science-backed programming on any kind of tight schedule.

Nike Training Club offers ridiculously high-quality programing from elite trainers for most any type of workout you could want, including strength, cardio, core, HIIT, and workouts for beginners. It's shocking this app is free.

Pros: Offers tons of workout variety, all taught by expert Nike trainers

Cons: Some workouts are full videos versus others which are just videos of specific individual exercises with a set and rep scheme

Previously $15 per month, Nike Training Club went free at the start of the pandemic and, it seems, is staying that way.

The app has over 185 workouts, including strength training, core workouts, cardio sessions, and yoga routines. Each workout ranges from 15 to 60 minutes, and the programs will tell you if you need any equipment upfront, so you know exactly what you're getting.

You can either cherry-pick individual classes or opt for a multi-week program, all of which are taught and programmed by elite Nike trainers. These trainers are really what make the difference — they have a unique ability to keep you engaged and motivated even through a screen, which is a hard feat for virtual workouts.

I'm used to varying my workouts daily among cardio, group fitness, yoga, and body part-specific strength training. With this app, I was able to keep up the variety in my routine with one-off workouts without it ever feeling repetitive.

One of Insider's health and fitness editors, Rachael Schultz, regularly undertakes NTC's various 6-week programs, and says the positive coaching and consistency among the program design make working out at home so much easier.

The app also offers nutrition, sleep, mindset, and recovery tips from trainers and other experts, as well.

Some of the programming is hard, but NTC does offer beginner-specific programs, too.

It's incredibly hard to find a free yoga app, but 5 Minute Yoga offers a quick daily practice to help you find some zen while working out at home.

Pros: Yoga workouts are changed on a daily basis, low time commitment

Cons: Practices are always limited to five minutes

If you're looking to start yoga regularly, 5 Minute Yoga gets you going with a small time commitment, every day. It offers a new sequence daily, delivered via illustrated asana by asana alongside an on-screen timer counting down how long to hold each pose for (one minute each). After five poses (and five minutes), your daily practice is finished.

For a fee, you can unlock more content and longer routines. But it's near impossible to find any yoga app for free (or rather, one that doesn't require you to start paying after a short trial period), so we'll take what we can get.

What's more, if you're totally new to yoga and need help establishing a daily habit, five minutes is long enough to help you de-stress and be introduced to the practice in digestible chunks. --Rachael Schultz

The 7 Minute Workout has a limited library of 22 HIIT workouts, but they range from 7 to 32 minutes, which means you get science-backed programming on any kind of tight schedule.

Pros: Workouts range from 7 to 32 minutes, effective HIIT

Cons: Limited number of total workouts, not ideal for beginners

If you're looking to break a sweat efficiently, we love J&J's 7 Minute Workout app.

Designed by Chris Jordan, Director of Exercise Physiology at the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, this app has a library of 22 workouts which all vary in intensity and length (from 7 to 32 minutes). All the workouts are high-intensity interval training, which is the most efficient way to burn fat on a short workout.

The app has a "smart workout" feature that gauges your fitness level and will create workouts specifically deisgned for you, too.

We love that the app integrates with iTunes so you can play your own music while you sweat.

The downsides to this app are that instructional videos are separate from the workout, so you don't have a trainer teaching or reminding you about proper form during the workout itself. None of the moves are too complicated, but if you're new to working out, a lack of focus on form combined with high-intensity movement can be a quick recipe for injuries.

The other drawback is most people will get bored with this straightforward approach to a workout rather quickly. That being said, though, this is a good app to combine with another workout program and just turn to when you need a sub-10 minute sweaty workout.

While testing free workout apps, we came across several other services offering workouts at no cost through Instagram or Facebook Live streams or extended free trials. Here are a few of our favorites that stood out, but ultimately didn't make the cut:

CorePower Yoga : The yoga franchise maintains their class approach through their app, offering everything from foundation-building, beginner-friendly courses to more challenging asanas to routines that focus more on a fitness flow, making this a great option if you want to grow or diversify your yoga practice. This was our top choice for a yoga app when they lifted their paywall at the beginning of the pandemic, but classes are back to being free for just the first seven days for new subscribers, and then require a monthly fee.

Box + Flow : Led by fitness expert, Olivia Young, Box + Flow takes the popular boxing class formula and adds the mindfulness of yoga for a well-rounded, yet intense, workout. The NYC-based brand hosts daily streams of its workouts via Instagram Live, with Young herself leading a few of the workouts. Classes are free for the first seven days for new subscribers and then require a monthly fee.

Camp Gladiator : Participate in live streaming workouts through Camp Gladiators Facebook Live channel, or try its at-home printable routines. These are free always but the site doesn't offer a library of on-demand workouts.

Peloton : Peloton now offers a free trial of its Peloton Digital Membership for 30 days. The app features thousands of on-demand workouts including running, strength, yoga, and cycling — and you don't even need a bike to access them.

Tone It Up : Strengthen, tone, or get in some cardio with founders Karena and Katrina, as well as the app's community of trainers. Choose individual workouts or do a program to follow. It was free in the spring of 2020, but has since reverted back to a free seven-day trial for new subscribers and then a monthly fee.

The Class by Taryn Toomey : Exercise your body and engage your mind with this untraditional form of training. The workouts on The Class help you to release stress and anything weighing you down through repetitive movements accompanied by loud exhales. It's a transformative experience that everyone should try. The app currently offers a free two-week trial.

FitBody : We love the shred, tone, and sculpting programs created by trainer and social media personality Anna Victoria, but it only offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, and then a monthly fee.

Snap Fitness : Snap Fitness currently offers free 90-day access to FitnessOnDemand.com, where you can stream workouts from Sweat Factor by Mike Donvanik, Nora Tobin, SH1FT, and DailyBurn.

obé Fitness : Join a live workout from a daily schedule of 14 classes, or choose from its library of over 4,000 on-demand workouts including strength, Pilates, dance, HIIT, cardio boxing, and more. It only offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, and then a monthly fee.

Jazzercise on Demand : Jazz up your usual routine with a little dance party. These workouts combine jazz dance, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT. New users can sign up for a free two-week trial.

Hydrow : Join this brand's free at-home 14-day challenge, which has a mix of 20- to 30-minute rowing (if you have a machine) and mat routines that include yoga, Pilates, and more.

Each of these apps was tested not just for their respective use case but also across a variety of categories:

Ease of use: An intuitive app experience is vital to not only enjoy using it but also to get the most out of it. If an app is cumbersome in its navigation, or makes finding and choosing workouts difficult, then it won't promote much in the way of motivation or desire to work out.

Variety: Though we broke down the guide into specific sections on activities like yoga or boxing, we wanted to see that the apps that fell into the other categories were diverse enough in what they offered to keep the experience fresh and engaging. This means offering more than just one or two workout styles, as well as making available a library of classes.

Effectiveness: This category doesn't necessarily mean results from a fitness standpoint. Though that is important, there's not a way to judge that reliably or to stand behind one person's interpretation of it, so this instead means how well it's able to motivate you to workout, if it's able to push you through to the end of a session, and if it offers enough variety to allow you the chance to learn new exercises.

Entertainment value: If you enjoy working out, you'll do it more often — plain and simple. Even free apps can offer some form of entertainment which can serve as a huge reason to revisit it (and workout) often.

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6 Best Home Workout Apps of 2024 to Meet Your Goals

Exercising at home can be really tough. Discover the best home workout apps to guide and motivate you in reaching your goals, wherever you are.

You know the world has changed drastically when going to the gym actually could be a risk to your health as well as a benefit. Oh, the irony.

However these unprecedented times have highlighted the huge part regular exercise plays in our mental wellbeing .

As a result, millions around the world have turned to home workouts to stay active and healthy . Luckily, we have an almost untapped wealth of fitness resources right at our fingertips in the form of workout apps.

Not only can these apps offer a productive diversion to being cooped up inside, but some of them are devilishly effective for almost every fitness goal imaginable .

This could finally be the time that you get that six pack, or get to 100 pushups.

Even the experienced gym-goers like myself could start to wonder if certain apps could replace that pricey gym membership.

Discover the list of the 6 best free apps to get your sweat flowing and body aching.

Best workout app for: All-rounder

1. adidas training by runtastic.

The jack of all trades

screenshots in adidas app showing workout creator, exercises and personalisation

Price : Free (Premium: £45 per year)

Ease of Use: 4/5

✔ Huge database of workouts (33) and exercises (190) ✔ Clear instruction videos and tips ✔ Loads of helpful articles and extra content in the “News Feed” ✔ Tracking your progress is fun and insightful ✔ Chromecast your workout

✘ Minimal health and nutrition guides ✘ Won’t fully satisfy harcore gym-goers

Adidas Training is the most well-rounded fitness app for all your home workout needs.

Personalised to your goals as soon as you log in, the app will suggest workouts and create a bespoke plan to help you stay consistent with your habit . If you want to just break a sweat, the huge range of exercises and workouts means there will always be a choice to fit your mood.

The “News Feed” dashboard provides a summary of your recent progress and a window into your friends’ workouts, shamelessly pitting you against each other. The articles in this section are also super interesting and beneficial for correct form and motivation .

If you are looking for one versatile pocket trainer which has a premium look and feel , Adidas Training ticks all the boxes.

Download: Android , iOS Also recommended: JEFIT ( Android , iOS )

Best workout app for: Fitness veterans

When you know exactly what you like, any app just won’t do

screenshots in JEFIT app showing exercises, workouts and tracking

Price : Free

Ease of Use: 5/5

✔ 1300 exercises ✔ Fully customisable workouts ✔ Super detailed progress tracker (including a heat map of muscles trained) ✔ Community aspect to compete with friends

✘ Beginners may miss the lack of workout suggestions ✘ Not specifically targeted at home workouts (you can create your own) ✘ No diet information

As an veteran gym-goer, finding an app that matches your workout standard is a tough ask . After all, you’ve spent years discovering what exercises and regimes are most effective, convenient and enjoyable for you personally – how is an app going to match that?

Quite simply, JEFIT just lets you do your thing. It doesn’t suggest a wave of workouts you don’t have any interest in, but asks for your specific goals , and pushes you to create your own awesome custom workout .

This customisation is the best part of JEFIT. An extremely detailed filter allows you to search for exercises by the exact equipment you have available , and muscle groups you want to target.

When you’ve done the same workout 1000 times, JEFIT adds a refreshing chance for you to learn and create something new while allowing you to remain firmly in control.

Smashed it.

Download: Android , or iOS Also recommended: Fitness & Bodybuilding ( Android , iOS )

Best workout app for: Getting started

3. one you couch to 5k.

A simple decision can be the start of a huge change

screenshots in couch to 5k app showing interface, rate runs and milestones

✔ Supported by BBC ✔ Super achievable, bitesize goals ✔ Choose a celebrity as the voice coach ✔ Set your goals (e.g. lose weight, prepare for a half-marathon)

✘ No versatility – only good for running ✘ Display while running could be clearer

It can be extremely difficult to take those first few steps to establishing a new habit – especially when your goal seems impossibly far away.

One You Couch to 5K provides a quick and super simple setup which allows you to completely forget about that paralysing end goal with an irresistibly easy start .

Day 1 is a 30 minute workout, most of which you can spend walking, and only 60 seconds spent running at a time. Day 2 is a bit harder, but you did day 1 and that wasn’t too bad. Before you know it, you’re not even doing any walking any more.

Congratulations. You’ve successfully tricked yourself into doing regular exercise .

Download: Android , iOS Also recommended: Pushups Workout ( Android )

Best workout app for: Building lean muscle

4. home workout – no equipment.

Turn your bodyweight into a piece of chiseled equipment

screenshots in homeworkout app showing award, training plans coach tips

Price : Free (until July 1) (Premium: £2.79 per year)

✔ Specifically built for home workouts ✔ Simple interface ✔ Clear animations/ tutorials

✘ Not very versatile ✘ No exercise database or custom workout option ✘ Annoying Ads

Building muscle at home can be a real challenge.

The lack of equipment can lead to ineffective exercises, or extreme boredom.

After all, pushups and situps can get real old really quickly – especially if you are used to doing low rep/ high weight exercises,

When you just want a simple app that will get your blood pumping at home without any frills, customisation or sign up forms, Home Workout – No Equipment takes the crown.

Even the name leaves no room for error.

The animations are clear and well-designed and there are a variety of workouts for a variety of common goals (fat burning, abs sculpting etc.), none of which require equipment.

But for the most part you can just fire up the app, choose the muscle group you want to shred and the intensity / how much pain you want to be in tomorrow. That’s it.

And as long as you don’t cheat with the intensity, you will be in pain the next day. I guarantee it.

Download: Android , iOS Also recommended: Spartan Home Workout ( Android , iOS )

Best workout app for: Losing weight

5. lose weight in 30 days.

Healthy body = healthy mind

screenshots in lose weight in 30 days app showing meal plan, coach tips and exercises

Price : Free (Premium: £36 per year)

✔ Personalised workout based on your goals ✔ Simple meal plans and shopping list feature ✔ Emphasises diet for progress ✔ Large choice of workouts ✔ Excellent and clear animations

✘ Ads (free version) are very ‘in your face’

Staying physically healthy is so important for our mental wellbeing . Excess weight can be a huge source of discomfort and low self-esteem.

Even if you finally decide to try to lose that weight, any number of factors can make the challenge extremely draining.

Lose Weight in 30 Days immediately helps you overcome a number of those obstacles.

The structure and exercises are personalised to your weight and goals, right up to how much weight you want to shift in what timeframe . The workout plans and in-depth tutorials show you exactly what you need to be doing and when.

The information on diet planning is also a key aspect that many apps ignore, constantly reaffirming the need to be just as diligent with food as with exercise .

The only thing the app can’t do is make you follow it’s instructions and actually get started. It pretty much does everything else though.

Still unsure if this app works? Check out any of the 500k ratings.

Download: Android , iOS Also recommended: FitOn ( Android , iOS )

Best workout app for: Runners

6. map my run by underarmour.

Choose your companion for long hours on the road carefully

screenshots in mapmyrun app showing gps, tracking and community

Price : Free (Premium: £28 per year)

✔ Comprehensive tracking and dashboard ✔ Wealth of features ✔ Training Plans ✔ Connects to My Fitness Pal for nutrition information and meal plans

✘ None worth mentioning

It’s quite tough for a running app to set itself apart amongst the competition. Most have the functionality to track your run using GPS, or count calories.

Where Map My Run excels, however, is in the sheer amount of features and overall experience offered to the user .

In addition to the detailed dashboard tracking your progress, you can view automatically generated routes to run near you, general workout routines, or take part in the #wewill global community.

The synergy with UA’s My Fitness Pal also means all your data is connected to the best nutrition planning app available.

Best part? All of these core features are also completely free!

However, If you want to really show off you can upgrade to the premium plan so people can actually watch you run in real time location tracking.

Download: Android , iOS Also recommended: Strava ( Android , iOS )

Don’t see an app to match your goal? You can also try these:

Best app for Yoga: Daily Yoga – Yoga Fitness Plans ( Android , iOS )

Best app for Six Pack Abs: Six Pack Abs in 30 Days ( Android , iOS )

Best app for Audio Workouts : Aaptiv ( Android , iOS )

Best app for Weight-lifters: Strong ( Android , iOS )

Best app for Making Exercise Fun : Zombies, Run! ( Android , iOS )

Best app for Pushups: Pushups Workout ( Android )

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The Best Free Workout Apps of 2024

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Written by: BestApp.com App Testing Team - Updated: Jan 27, 2022

If you’re looking for a free workout app to help you get into shape, we recommend Nike Training Club . Nike made this app completely free, including all premium content, so users can access a variety of workouts and training programs without having to pay a cent. But if Nike Training Club doesn’t suit your training preferences, we found nine other great fitness apps for you to check out. Here are the 10 best free workout apps on iOS and Android.

Daily Workouts – Home Trainer — Best for Targeted Exercises

How We Chose the Best Free Workout Apps

We based our list of the best free workout apps on five key features that help users maintain a consistent and effective fitness routine. The best workout apps should offer fitness coaching, personalized workout plans, music to accompany workouts, classes and programs focused on strength training, and community features to help users stay motivated.

Because the apps on our list all offer free versions with access to a selection of workouts and other fitness-focused features, the best app for you largely comes down to your workout preferences and goals. Apps like Nike Training Club are great for those who want to find training programs tailored to their goals, while apps like Map My Fitness are better suited for more experienced users who want to create custom workout routines.

While it can be tempting to download one of these workout apps and jump straight into its more advanced workout classes, it’s important to start slow to avoid injury. We recommend starting with the shorter, beginner-level courses these apps offer before progressing to more advanced classes and programs.

Our Free Workout App Reviews

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Nike Training Club is the ultimate free workout app for both beginners and advanced users. While the app once required a subscription to access its content, Nike decided to make the app completely free, giving all users access to hundreds of on-demand workouts, workout programs, yoga classes, wellness guides, and more. Workout classes range from under 10 minutes to over an hour to accommodate users with different needs, and you can schedule your workouts to get reminders when it’s time to prepare. Unlike other workout apps, users get free access to professional guidance and tips from trainers and fitness experts. Nike Training Club also gives you access to health and wellness guides, educational videos, and guided meditations, making it the most comprehensive free workout app available.

Notable features:

Free version available
Subscription plans: None
Support available: Customer Service, Get Help with Returns, Ordering & Products

Nike Training Club Pros & Cons

Free access to all premium content	Some workouts have to be downloaded
Guidance from professional trainers
Health and wellness guides

FitOn is a feature-rich fitness app that gives users access to a variety of pilates, cardio, strength training, meditation, and yoga classes. The free version offers access to all the app’s fitness classes. Users can generate personalized workouts based on their fitness goals, and if you’re short on time, the app offers quick 10-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts so you can get your workout in fast. FitOn includes both on-demand and live workout classes, and to stay motivated, you can join the live leaderboard for friendly competition. While all fitness classes are free, an optional subscription gives you access to meal plans, offline downloads, heart-rate monitoring, and other useful features.

Subscription plans: FitOn Pro: $19.99/month
Support available: Help Center

FitOn Pros & Cons

All fitness classes are free	No fitness coaching
Personalized workout plans
Includes yoga and meditation classes

Daily Workouts - Home Trainer App feature

Daily Workouts – Home Trainer is a free home workout app with plenty of variety for users of all fitness levels. Daily Workouts stands out from other apps thanks to its large selection of targeted exercises, allowing users to choose exercises focused on a specific muscle group. The app’s workout classes range from five to 30 minutes, and each exercise is accompanied by a video to demonstrate form. Daily Workouts also includes on-screen instructions and timers, and most of the app’s workouts and exercises are available offline, so you can take your workout anywhere.

Support available: Contact Form

Daily Workouts – Home Trainer Pros & Cons

Targeted exercises	No personalized workouts
5- to 30-minute workouts	No fitness coaching
All workouts are free	No workout music

Yoga for Beginners is a great app for those just starting to get into yoga. The app offers a wide range of classes designed for novices, which can be filtered by class duration, skill level, body part, and more. Each yoga class includes voice guidance, relaxing music, and video demonstrations, and unlike many yoga apps, Yoga for Beginners lets users create their own custom workouts that accommodate their specific fitness goals. The app integrates with Apple Health to help users track calories burned and weight loss, and the optional subscription unlocks even more yoga classes and features.

Subscription plans: Monthly: $2.99; Yearly: $29.99

Yoga for Beginners Pros & Cons

Custom yoga workouts	No fitness coaching
Classes for beginners	Not focused on strength training
Apple Health integration

Asana Rebel is the best free workout app for users who want access to a variety of content to prevent their fitness routine from becoming boring or repetitive. Asana Rebel offers more variety than any other app on our list, with content ranging from HIIT workouts and yoga classes to guided meditations, sleep music, and nutrition plans. The app also offers unique features like daily quizzes that help users learn more about nutrition and fitness. Yoga and workout classes range from five to 60 minutes, and Asana Rebel features progress tracking to help you map your fitness journey. A subscription is required to access all the app’s classes, but at $58.99 per year, Asana Rebel subscriptions are fairly affordable.

Subscription plans: Quarterly: $37.99; Yearly: $58.99

Asana Rebel Pros & Cons

Includes yoga, workouts, and meditations	Subscription required to access all workouts
Nutrition plans
Progress tracking

Lotus Yoga & Workout is a feature-rich yoga and fitness app designed for users of all experience levels. Lotus Yoga stands out from other yoga apps on our list thanks to its yoga plans, which last from one to five weeks and are taught by professional instructors. The app also features stand-alone, on-demand yoga classes and workouts, which can be filtered by category, skill level, duration, and other filters. You can explore different styles and disciplines of yoga, personalize your experience by selecting the types of classes you’re interested in, and learn about different yoga poses by watching video demonstrations and reading detailed descriptions.

Subscription plans: Premium: $16.99/month or $49.99/year
Support available: FAQs, Contact Form

Lotus Yoga & Workout Pros & Cons

Yoga programs for all skill levels	No fitness coaching
Includes workouts and meditations	No strength training workouts
Customizable yoga sequences

Map My Fitness by Under Armour App feature

Map My Fitness by Under Armour is a great choice for more advanced users who want to create custom workouts and strength training routines. With Map My Fitness, you can choose from a selection of pre-made workout routines, or you can create your own workout routines from more than 800 exercises. You can track all your workouts by inputting your exercises, sets, reps, and duration, and new workouts designed by Under Armour trainers are added regularly. The app integrates with hundreds of wearable devices for health data tracking, and Garmin users have access to form coaching. Premium users get access to even more great features, including training plans, live tracking, and heart-rate monitoring.

Subscription plans: Monthly MVP: $5.99; Annual MVP: $29.99

Map My Fitness by Under Armour Pros & Cons

Custom workout routines	No workout music
Workout progress tracking	Form coaching only available for Garmin users
Premium includes training plans

If you’re easing back into working out, or you need quick workout ideas for busy days, Seven is a great choice. Seven’s short workouts are based on scientific studies to help users get the maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time. Users can find personalized workouts and training plans tailored to their goals, and each exercise features a 3D visual guide to demonstrate form. To help users stay motivated, Seven uses unique features like progress rewards and instructor challenges that encourage users to complete workout challenges to unlock new instructors. While the free version does grant access to a selection of basic workouts, premium unlocks fitness plans, 200 more exercises, and support from a personal trainer.

Subscription plans: Monthly: $9.99; Annual: $59.99

Seven Pros & Cons

Personalized training plans	Only features short workouts
Workout challenges	No music
Great community features

Sworkit is a great workout app for beginners, families, and children, as it’s designed to make home workouts as simple and accessible as possible. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your endurance, get stronger, or increase flexibility, simply tell the app your goals and how much time you have, and it will recommend the ideal workout. Unlike other apps on our list, Sworkit even offers a library of workouts for kids to help the whole family stay in shape. The app features six-week programs designed for different goals, and users can get one-on-one guidance from certified professional trainers. The free version of the app is limited and only offers access to kids’ workouts. All other content requires a subscription.

Sworkit Pros & Cons

Beginner-friendly workouts and courses	Only kids’ workouts included in free version
Workouts for kids
Customizable workouts

If your goal is to lose weight, 8fit Workouts is the best workout app on our list. And it’s the only app on our list that combines personalized workouts with meal plans tailored to your dietary preferences. After inputting your goals, the app generates weekly meal plans filled with nutritional recipes, and you can use the app to find nutrition tips and guides. Most of the app’s workouts do not require any equipment, opting to focus on bodyweight training, and workout lengths are between five and 20 minutes. While 8fit is great for weight loss, it also provides workout and meal plans for users who want to stay in shape or build muscle mass, making it a great all-around option for everyone.

Subscription plans: Pro Plan: $80/year; $60 for 6 months; $25/month

8fit Workouts Pros & Cons

Personalized workout plans	Subscription required to access most features
Custom meal plans
Professional guidance

Free Workout Apps Comparison Table

— Top Pick	None	✓ Personalized Content ✓ Coaching ✓ Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best Free Version	FitOn Pro: $19.99/month	✓ Personalized Content X Coaching ✓ Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best for Targeted Exercises	None	X Personalized Content X Coaching X Music ✓ Strength Training X Community
— Best for Yoga Beginners	Monthly: $2.99 Yearly: $29.99	✓ Personalized Content X Coaching ✓ Music X Strength Training ✓ Community
— Most Variety	Quarterly: $37.99 Yearly: $58.99	✓ Personalized Content ✓ Coaching ✓ Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best for Yoga Programs	Premium: $16.99/month or $49.99/year	✓ Personalized Content X Coaching ✓ Music X Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best for Custom Workouts	Monthly MVP: $5.99 Annual MVP: $29.99	✓ Personalized Content ✓ Coaching X Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best for Quick Workouts	Monthly: $9.99 Annual: $59.99	✓ Personalized Content ✓ Coaching X Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best for Kids	Monthly: $9.99 Annual: $59.99	✓ Personalized Content ✓ Coaching ✓ Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community
— Best for Weight Loss	Pro Plan: $80/year $60 for 6 months $25/month	✓ Personalized Content ✓ Coaching ✓ Music ✓ Strength Training ✓ Community

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Best Workout Apps for 2024

If you're looking for a new exercise routine or way to stay motivated when it comes to your physical activity, these are the best workout apps we've tested.

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Factors to consider

Think about where you'll mainly be using the app. Do you work out at home, at the gym, outside or a mix of all three? If you like to run outdoors, for example, you'll likely want an app that offers location tracking.

You'll also want to figure out whether the app's classes require you to have certain pieces of equipment on hand, like dumbbells or a yoga mat. Make sure you either have these items, or you have the budget to purchase them.

Think about what goals you're trying to achieve when using the app. Do you just want to get moving more often, or are there specific fitness milestones you want to hit (like running a certain speed or lifting a certain amount of weight)? Some apps let you personalize your goals or even connect with a personal trainer to help you meet them.

Free or subscription

There are fitness apps for every budget. Some are completely free or offer a free trial, and some require a monthly subscription. Your choice will ultimately depend on whether you think investing in a paid app will actually help you get closer to your goals and what you're comfortable spending. Other things to consider are if you prefer live streaming or On Demand workouts.

The cost of a gym membership can add to your expenses and feel like a waste if you aren't actually spending much time at the gym. Personally, I've always preferred the gym environment, but after the COVID-19 pandemic, I learned to adapt to at-home workouts. I noticed I was the most consistent when I downloaded the Future app, which paired me up with a coach who programmed my workouts around my goals. This was beneficial during my pregnancy and now postpartum as I ease back into a fitness routine. The best workout apps remove the guesswork for you and can help you figure out what to do while working with the equipment you already have on hand. And if you prefer a hybrid approach to your workouts, you can use these programs at the gym as well.

I'm aware that not every workout app is one size fits all, and it's important to be user inclusive. Conveniently, many of these apps offer free trials first. That way you can give them a fair shake and decide if you plan on committing to them. Use our list of the best workout apps as a guide at home and/or in the gym.

What is the best workout app overall?

The Nike Training Club is our pick for the best overall workout app, because it's completely free and offers a variety of classes, like HIIT, strength training, mobility and yoga, and you can even follow a program over the course of a month and decide how often you're looking to work out. Because Nike is such a big name in fitness, a lot of its workouts draw inspiration from famous athletes, like Simone Biles or Serena Williams. If you prefer a workout app that's more specific to your interests, such as yoga, there are others we recommend, as seen in the list below.

Best workout apps of 2024

Variety of classes to pick from
Nike is a trusted and familiar brand
Can be used at the gym or at home
Lacks personalization
If you don't own an Apple Watch, you can't keep track of fitness data
Programming lacks structure, which doesn't help if you have strength goals in mind

Best overall workout app

Nike training club.

When I first started working out regularly, Nike Training Club was my go-to app. It provides various workout programs such as bodyweight exercises, high-intensity interval training, cross-training, yoga, core exercises and expert health tips by Nike trainers to keep you on track.

The workouts are easy to follow because there are video demonstrations of each exercise with the allotted time you should be doing them. This keeps you from losing track during your workout and mentally prepares you for the following exercise. The app also connects to your Apple watch to provide health metrics such as your heart rate and logs your activities.

The best part of this app is that it's free and gives you access to many resources no matter if you're a beginner or more advanced.

Personal trainer at your fingertips
It's customized to help you reach your goals
Regular check-ins with trainer without leaving home
Ideal for both iPhone and Android users
Pricey compared with other workout apps

Best workout app for personal training

The Future app is unique because it connects you to an elite personal fitness coach who checks in regularly, gives you feedback and customizes the workout for you. They take into account your fitness level, goals and even what equipment is available to you. Having used this app for over a year now, I can vouch that it's a great option if you want the feel of a personal trainer in your home. The creators of the app believe that connection is the best way to stick to your goals. That's why they set you up with a partner who can hold you accountable.

To get started on this app, you have to take a short quiz about the type of workouts you like or dislike, what type of coach you work best with and your goals. There are plenty of coaches on this app with numerous years of experience in their respective fields.

To get the most out of the experience, users are recommended to wear an Apple Watch or a compatible Android wearable, which gives detailed information to your coach so they can see your progress and edit your plan as you go. At $199 a month, Future isn't the most affordable app on the market, but compared with a standard personal training session, which can cost more than that, it's worth the price. Future often offers promotional discounts on your first month and offers a $50 credit for every friend who signs up using your guest pass for the app.

Peloton is a trusted and popular brand
Trainers are high-energy and motivational
First month is free to test out before committing
Can be streamed on your smartphone, TV, tablet or computer
If you want to appear on a cycling class leaderboard, you have to own a Peloton bike
There's a $32 difference between the all-access and Peloton digital membership if you want to upgrade

Best boutique workout app

Peloton app one.

There's no doubt that the popularity of the Peloton indoor cycling bike exploded in popularity during the pandemic. The company's app, which is available to non-Peloton owners, gives you access to Peloton's library of on-demand workouts, from cycling, running and strength training to yoga, pilates and stretching. My husband and I use this app regularly and love that it has options to do shorter or longer workouts, as well as beginner and advanced classes.

The difference between the all-access membership available to Peloton owners and the app is that the former allows multiple member profiles, access to exclusive classes and better access to the Leadership board (where you can compete against other users). If you opt for the all-access membership, it costs $24 a month and can be used whether you own the bike, treadmill or rower. Peloton also recently updated its search function so it's easier than ever to find your favorite artist, class title and genre. If you're not a fully converted Peloton junkie, the Peloton app One is a good stepping stone to see what the hype is about and whether you enjoy the classes.

The price doesn't hurt either. The first month is usually a free trial and then it's $13 a month with access to thousands of on-demand and live classes via your smartphone, tablet, TV or web browser.

Customize privacy settings for safety
Connect with other runners and friends 
Can be connected to many GPS devices
Can be used to track cycling, water sports and many other activities
It can lose signal depending on where you are
There can be discrepancies between your GPS watch and Strava app data

Best workout app for running

If you're looking for an app that tracks your running mileage, Strava is your best bet. As an avid runner who's tried various running apps throughout the years, the Strava app remains my favorite. Although I mainly use it for running, it can interchangeably be used for cycling and other workouts as well. The app is GPS powered and turns any Apple or Android phone into a detailed performance monitor. It connects to heart rate monitors and various popular GPS devices, such as an Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit or a Suunto watch.

It also connects you to friends on the app who can cheer you on or comment on your posts that get uploaded to your Strava feed after your workout. If you prefer to keep your data and running routes private, you can also make those changes through your settings via the app. One of the newer safety features on the Strava app is called the Beacon, which lets you share your location in real time with an emergency contact.

I've found the free version of the app to be sufficient for my purposes, but you can upgrade it to receive more detailed data and other perks, such as building your own routes, accessing new routes in your area and more. The paid version of the app will run you $12 a month (or $80 a year). The good news is Strava offers a free 30-day trial to users who want to try out their upgraded features before committing.

Various workouts to pick from that are women-friendly
Online community is active and connects you to women around the world
Inexpensive compared to other fitness apps
Warm-ups are optional, which can be an injury risk
Doesn't correct form or exercise technique
Meal plan isn't customized to your needs

Best workout app for women

This app was co-founded by popular Australian personal trainer Kayla Itsines. It was created with women in mind, and at the time it served as a platform to access Itsines' HIIT workout plans, but it has since evolved. In 2021, Sweat was acquired by iFit (an interactive global health and fitness technology company), giving the app more exposure via its existing members and internationally.

Now you have access to various workout programs that can be done at home or in the gym, such as yoga, strength and pilates, all taught by different female personal trainers. The app also offers meal plan options if you're looking for healthy recipe ideas.

This app costs $20 a month but often offers introductory deals. This is a good way to determine if the workouts on the app are the right fit for you and your goals.

You can connect with a coach who's right for your goals
Community is well-connected, and you can ask your coach questions through the app
Free week offered upon downloading app
Option of one-on-one coaching for less than $50 a month
Available only to Apple users
It's more strength-training focused, so it isn't for a cardio junkie

Best workout app for strength training

If you're worried about how to maintain your gains outside of the gym, then you'll love the Ladder app. Ladder is specifically designed for strength training and connects you to many strength coaches who specialize in various fields. To find the coach that's the best fit for you, you'll have to answer questions such as your preferred training style, what your goals are, how often you'd want to workout and the type of equipment available to you. Ladder takes the guesswork out of planning your workout because the coach for your designated program will provide a weekly workout plan that you receive Sunday nights to prepare you for the week ahead.

Currently, the app works only with Apple mobile or iPad devices and can be used with an Apple Watch or cast to a TV screen using Apple AirPlay or Screen Mirroring. However, the developers are working on creating an Android app.

When I tried out this app, I signed up for a kettlebell class called Body & Bell, and what's great is you get video demonstrations for the different exercises you'll be doing. The videos also tell you the type of weight you should be using (light, medium, heavy) and the length of time of the exercise.

You can also connect with your coach via the chat in the app if you ever have questions on your training or want to chat with other members on your team. Ladder offers a free seven-day trial, and afterward you can pick from a Pro plan for $30 a month or the Pro Plan-Annual which is an upfront fee of $179 for the year and offers unlimited access to the app.

Various types of yoga classes
Free trial for two weeks before committing
You can save and download workouts to revisit later 
Not ideal if you're looking to gain muscle
Pricey app for the year, unless all you're doing is yoga
No live classes, which means you can't interact with your favorite instructor

Best workout app for yoga

If yoga is more your speed, the Alo Moves app is a favorite among yogis. The Alo Moves app was created by the athleisure line Alo, and it connects you to various types of workouts beyond yoga, such as pilates, barre, meditation and more. The yoga option on the app lets you pick from various practices, including hatha, ashtanga, vinyasa, restorative and even prenatal yoga. You can customize your yoga practice also based on your experience level, your goals and how long you'd like your sessions to be.

This app is accessible only to Apple users and connects you to world-class instructors and new classes every week. If you're trying to achieve a specific skill, such as a handstand or other yoga poses, the app also has a series to help you improve those positions.

If you're ready to dive into improving your flexibility or mastering crow's pose, the Alo Moves app is currently offering a free trial for 14 days. If you choose to commit, it's $13 a month or $130 for the year.

Free option
Variety of classes
Short and long workouts
Easy to add to your schedule
App is sometimes glitchy
Doesn't register step count correctly
Only a 6-month or yearlong subscription option

Best workout app if you don't like to work out

Working out requires being consistent and motivated and sometimes that's hard to come by. The FitOn app takes away the pressure of having to commit to any type of exercise program by offering a variety of live and on demand classes. This is the ideal workout app if you don't like working out . It's free for the basic membership but will cost you $35 a month for six-months or $39.99 for a year long FitOn Pro subscription. You can take anything ranging from everything from yoga, dance, Pilates, HIIT, Barre and more. Additionally, you can receive nutrition guidance and expert tips and access to your music through Spotify or Apple music with the Pro subscription.

This app is available for iOS and Android. Some positive reviews users have shared are that the app finally got them to be more active, while another says it gave them the freedom to get in shape on their own time frame. Overall most users seem to enjoy the variety and length of the workouts. Some complaints users had were with the app interface itself sometimes being glitchy, issues connecting some smart watches and it's inaccurate step counting.

Convenient for iPhone users
Can be shared with family members
Over 5,000 classes to choose from
Create your own schedule
Connects to Apple Watch
Only iPhone users have access

Best workout app for iPhone users

Apple fitness plus.

Apple Fitness Plus is a workout app that is convenient for iPhone users. It gives you access to over 5,000 live and On Demand workouts ranging from yoga, HIIT, Time to Walk, core, strength training to meditation classes. There are plenty of beginner and advanced classes ranging from five to 45 minutes, so you're sure to find something that is right for your fitness level. To join Apple Fitness Plus, you can try it out for free for up to three months and then have the option to pay month-to-month, $9.99 or $79.99 for the year. If you're on a family plan, you can share access to Apple Fitness Plus with up to five family members.

Apple Fitness Plus lets you schedule your workouts ahead of time so you can prioritize them no matter how busy you get. If you have an Apple Watch, the app makes it convenient to access it and view your metrics on the smartwatch during your workouts as well. If you own an iPhone, it's a no-brainer to sign up for a workout app that is already built into your smartphone and allows you to workout anywhere.

Best Workout Apps for 2024, Compared

How we test the best workout apps

In addition to our personal experience and expertise, here are the main factors we used to evaluate each workout app.

Ease of use: We considered how user-friendly each app was, including whether it had easy-to-follow classes and a straightforward menu.
Versatility: We looked at the variety of classes offered within the app to keep your exercise routine interesting. We determined whether the app is helpful for a range of workout types or would be best suited to specific fitness goals.
Price: Workout apps vary in price, but we made sure we selected a mix of cheaper and pricier apps to fit a range of budgets.
Programs: We looked at the programs to make sure there's something for beginners, intermediate and more experienced users. We also considered whether the classes are live, on-demand or both and whether there's any personalization or customization.
Extra features: Some workout apps offer features like personal coaching, health tracking and smartwatch compatibility. We tested these features and noted which ones stood out or were most unique.

Factors to consider when choosing a workout app

Finding your favorite workout app may require a bit of trial and error since you'll want to see if you're looking for a personalized experience or are comfortable with a cookie cutter plan.

Where will you be using the app? Think about where you'll mainly be using the app. Do you work out at home, at the gym, outside or a mix of all three? If you like to run outdoors, for example, you'd likely want an app that offers location tracking. Similarly, when looking into a specific app, figure out whether its classes require you to have certain equipment on-hand, like dumbbells or a yoga mat.

Your goals: You should also think about your goals for using the app. Do you just want to get moving more often, or are there specific fitness goals (like running a certain speed or lifting a certain weight) that you want to achieve? Some apps allow you to personalize your goals or even connect with a personal trainer to help you meet them.

Budget: Lastly, know that there are workout apps for every budget -- including free. Some require a monthly subscription to access, so take advantage of the free trials to determine if it's worth the cost to you.

Best workout apps FAQ

What is the best free workout app.

The best free workout app depends on what you're going to be using it for. Nike Training Club offers a variety of classes, whereas an app like Strava is ideal if you'd like to keep metrics on your outdoor adventures. A good place to start is by searching your App store and seeing what free workout apps it has to offer.

What is the best workout app for iPhones?

iPhones have many fan favorite workout apps to pick from, which include many on this list like Peloton, Nike Training Club and Strava.

How much do fitness and workout apps cost?

Fitness and workout app prices vary. Some are free or offer free trials for a week or month, which lets you test out the app before officially committing to it. Others can cost less than $10, under $50 or as much as $100 a month, depending on how personalized the experience tends to be.

Can you do personal training through workout apps?

Yes, with newer workout apps, such as Future, you can get connected to a personal trainer through an app. It will cost more compared with other apps but will be cheaper than a standard personal training session at the gym.

Do fitness and workout apps really work?

This depends on your goals and how consistent you are with a workout routine. Workout apps make it easier to work out anywhere, with or without equipment, and they take out the guesswork for you.

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Titles : Apple presents The Relay.

[WIND RUSTLING]

Floodlights illuminate an empty all-weather track.

[DISTANT LOUDSPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[HEARTBEATS]

Titles : Two teams. Eight athletes with and without disabilities. Competing together.

[INDISTINCT ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUE]

In black and white uniforms, adaptive athletes and nondisabled athletes pose together.

Announcer : Two teams combining athletes with and without disabilities, competing side by side.

[HEARTBEATS INTENSIFY]

Runners and swimmers crouch at starting blocks. A pair of cyclists prepare to race.

A wheelchair racer stares ahead and exhales sharply.

[ALARM TONE]

Now in bed, the wheelchair racer rolls over. Elsewhere in bed, an alarm goes off on an adaptive cyclist’s Apple Watch. She uses AssistiveTouch to select the Stop button.

[“ALL YOU CHILDREN” (FEAT. THE AVALANCHES) BY JAMIE XX PLAYS]

The adaptive cyclist sighs, gets out of bed, and attaches a prosthetic arm.

Adaptive cyclist : Some people are just born to race.

An adaptive runner wearing prosthetic legs brushes his teeth. He picks up a framed photograph of himself as a child holding a baton and running in a race. An adaptive swimmer sits on his bed and puts on dark glasses. He holds his iPhone.

Adaptive swimmer : When you want to be great, nothing is going to stop you.

VoiceOver : Time in bed: seven hours, 16 minutes.

The wheelchair racer lifts herself out of bed and into her wheelchair. The adaptive cyclist uses the i-Limb app to adjust her bionic hand.

[ELECTRONIC WHIRRING]

She cracks an egg into a pan and scrambles the eggs with a wooden spoon.

[CLATTERING]

At a table, the adaptive swimmer peels and eats an egg.

Adaptive cyclist : We have the same goals, the same mindset.

A male nondisabled runner sets an exercise goal on his Apple Watch for 90 minutes. The adaptive cyclist ties her shoe. The adaptive runner stows his running blades in a duffle. A male nondisabled runner packs running shoes into his gym bag.

Female nondisabled runner : Everyone is going out there for the same reason, to be the best.

The female nondisabled runner starts an Outdoor Run workout in the Exercise app on Apple Watch. The wheelchair racer starts an Outdoor Push Running Pace workout in the Exercise app on Apple Watch.

A montage of athletes training plays.

Lyrics : All you children gather ‘round. We will dance to our own song.

The adaptive swimmer uses Detection Mode in the Magnifier app. He points at the lane number on a starting block.

VoiceOver : Hand detected. Two.

Now, he dives gracefully into a pool. As he approaches the wall, a handler taps him with a stick. He flip-turns.

Lyrics : All you children gather ‘round. We will dance together. The male nondisabled runner puts in AirPods Pro and engages Active Noise Cancellation.

[NOISE CANCELLATION TONE]

He begins jogging. The adaptive runner sprints down a city street. Now, cyclists train outdoors and in a facility.

A coach shows a nondisabled swimmer video of his swim on an iPad. Activity rings fill on iPhone and Apple Watch devices.

Adaptive cyclist : We train the same way. We practice the same way. We sweat the same way.

Lyrics : Feel the rhythm of my arms.

Various athletes lift weights and train. The adaptive cyclist attaches a prosthetic with a clamp at the end to her arm, then snaps the clamp onto a barbell.

The nondisabled cyclist pops up from a crouched position with a dumbbell resting on her shoulders.

The male nondisabled runner lifts a dumbbell above his head.

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Adaptive swimmer : There’s no difference between me and any other swimmer. When I get in the water, I want to win.

The adaptive swimmer pulls ahead as they approach the wall.

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Wheelchair racer : When I am racing I feel free, I feel powerful.

The female nondisabled runner in black and the wheelchair racer in white speed down the track.

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The wheelchair racer gains on the female nondisabled runner.

Lyrics : All you children gather ‘round. All you children gather ‘round.

The female nondisabled runner stares intensely and pumps her arms. Her long braids whip behind her. The wheelchair racer’s arms move in circular motions, propelling her down the track.

Lyrics : We will dance and we will whirl. We will dance to our own song. We will spin to our own world.

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A college closes every week. How to know if yours is in danger of shutting down.

As if finding a suitable , affordable college isn’t hard enough, students must also find one that isn’t likely to close on them, experts say.

Every week, on average, a college or university closes , according to an analysis by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. That’s up from about two a month last year and could worsen this fall as college enrollment dwindles further, experts said.

When schools close, fewer than half of the students transfer to another school, the executive officers association said. Of those who do, less than half graduate, it said. The others who reenrolled and didn’t finish, just added to their student debt and “added to the population of students who have some college but no credential,” the association said.

That means choosing a school that’s the right fit for you and affordable isn’t enough. You also need to research the school’s financials to ensure its solvency, said Jack Wallace, director of governmental and lender relations at Yrefy, a private student-loan company.

“You’ve got to look at the school’s financials, liquidity and endowments,” he said, noting the work is like researching a company to decide whether to buy its stock.

Why are so many schools closing?

Many small private schools, both for-profit and nonprofit, depend on tuition to operate. With enrollments trending lower for more than a decade, smaller schools with little to no endowments are having trouble staying afloat , experts said.

Undergraduate enrollment in 2023 was 15% below peak levels from fall 2010, “with no meaningful growth expectation on the horizon,” Fitch Ratings said . “Eroding consumer sentiment on the affordability of a higher education degree and unfavorable longer-term demographic trends for high school graduate totals together could translate into demand pressure well into the next decade for the sector.”

New federal rules are also squeezing budgets, Fitch said. Overtime pay is required for salaried employees earning less than about $55,000 a year, up from the $35,568 threshold. “For colleges already managing extremely tight or deficit operations, any additional mandated costs will compound budgetary stress,” Fitch said.

And “what may be a final nail in the coffin is the FAFSA debacle,” said Shannon Vasconcelos, financial aid consultant at Bright Horizons College Coach. “There’s a decrease in the number (of FAFSAs) submitted, and that leads to enrollment decreases.”

The number of high school seniors who submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid through June had dropped 11.6% from a year ago, according to National College Attainment Network.

What red flags should students look for in a school?

It’s not a perfect science, Vasconcelos said, but some steps students and families can follow to get a sense of how well capitalized a school is include:

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer allows you to search the financials of any nonprofit organization, including schools. “Look at the net income over several years and see if it consistently has huge profits each year, whether it’s positive net income or negative, or in a downward trend,” Vasconcelos said. “If it’s losing money or if net income’s trending down, that can be a real red flag the finances are not working well at this college, and you might want to give it a little extra thought about enrolling.”
Search the school on the internet “and throw in words like 'finances' and 'layoffs' to see if there’s any news about the school’s financial issues,” she said. “A closure usually doesn’t happen totally out of the blue . Usually, you’ll see some news about layoffs and budget cuts for a number of years before closure happens.”
Take a tour and ask yourself, “How are the physical state of buildings?” she said. “Are there improvements or decrepit buildings? Are there signs of innovations or status quo? Are they adding new programs or not? These can give you an idea of whether they have money to invest in new things.”
Common Data Set is standardized data every school collects and publishes. “It will be on the school’s website but sometimes it’s buried,” Vasconcelos said. “So, you may want to Google the college’s name and ‘common data sets’ to find it. It will have numerous years of data, and it’s in a consistent format from school to school so it’s easy to compare.”

Within the common data set, she said, the two biggest things to examine are:

Enrollment data in Section B. “If enrollment’s consistently declining, the school could be struggling,” she said. “It can be a strategy to cut back enrollment to keep afloat, but you need to consider if it’s a bad sign.”

Amount of institution non-need-based scholarships and grants in Section H2A, line O. “This sounds counterintuitive, but these are recruitment scholarships. If these are increasing, it could be seen as a measure of desperation,” Vasconcelos said. “They could be trying to draw in more students that pay tuition.”

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Taking these steps doesn’t guarantee your school won’t close, but they can minimize your risk of it happening and your dropping out as a result.

“In the best situations, colleges that close have prepared and worked out mergers with other colleges or transfer agreements with other colleges they’ve partnered with so students can get automatic admission as a transfer student,” Vasconcelos said. “They’ll try to ease the path for existing students, but it’s always major disruption and not every student will take that. The new school may be far away, social adjustment may be hard, credits may not transfer. It can be major disruption, and the school may not be a right fit anymore.”

Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected] and subscribe to our free Daily Money newsletter for personal finance tips and business news every Monday through Friday morning.

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RED BANK - A landmark on West Front Street for more than 20 years, Jersey Strong will close on Aug. 31, the fitness company wrote in a note to members.

"It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the closure of our Red Bank facility effective August 31, 2024," Stephen S. Roma, owner and CEO, wrote in a note posted on the club's door on Monday. "This has been a very difficult decision and one that we have tried to avoid.

"However, the circumstances since the pandemic have made it impossible for us to continue to operate this location effectively."

Roma said membership agreements and training services will be transferred to Jersey Strong Tinton Falls, which is located on Shrewsbury Avenue and is open 24 hours a day.

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"We know this is terribly short notice and apologize for this tremendously," Roma said. "We adore our Jersey Strong Red Bank members and are deeply grateful for the loyalty and support you have shown us over the past 20+ years."

The chain has 10 locations remaining overall, six of which are in Monmouth County.

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Nike Training Club	Bodyweight exercises, high-intensity interval training, cross-training, yoga, core exercises	iPhone, Android	Apple Watch	Free	Live streaming and On Demand
Future	Personal training	iPhone, Android	Apple Watch, Google Pixel Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or 5, Montblanc Summit 3	$199/month	On Demand personalized program
Peloton App One	On-demand workouts, from cycling, running and strength training to yoga, pilates and stretching.	iPhone, Android	Apple Watch, Android watches	$13/month, $129/year	Live streaming and On Demand
Strava	Running and cycling tracker	iPhone, Android	Apple Watch, Garmin, Whoop, Fitbit and many other GPS watches	Free or $12/month, $80/year	Neither
Sweat	Workout programs for home or in the gym, yoga, strength and pilates	iPhone, Android	Apple Watch	$20/month or $120/year	On Demand
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Apple Fitness Plus	Yoga, meditation, HIIT, Time to Walk, Time to Run, Kickboxing, strength training and more	iPhone	Apple Watch	$9.99/month, $79.99/year	Live streaming and On Demand

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Can I use multiple home workout apps simultaneously?

Do home workout apps require specific equipment?

Are home workout apps effective?

What are the benefits of using a home workout app?

What are the best home workout apps for weight loss?

What are the best home workout apps for HIIT?

What are the best home workout apps for yoga?

The Best Home Workout Apps to Download Right Now

Fitness On Your Terms

Fit Body by Anna Victoria

Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club

LSF the App

Fascia Yoga by Ashley Black

ClassPass Go

Studio SWEAT OnDemand

CrossFlow Yoga

Equinox+

Brrrn At-Home

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