Find a fitness app tailored to your needs
Before selecting an exercise app, determine if you plan on using it at home, at a gym or outdoors – as well as whether any specific classes require equipment for their classes.
Our experts appreciate workout apps that offer an array of class styles, on-demand and live classes, and motivating trainers – here are a few of our favorites.
1. Nike Training Club
Nike Training Club (NTC) is like having your own personal trainer right at your fingertips, offering workouts from master trainers that you can do either at home or the gym. Search by muscle group, workout type (yoga, strength training and endurance), or collections inspired by athletes.
NTC connects seamlessly with Apple Health, making it simple to track your progress over time and stay motivated through unlocking achievements – such as those for working out multiple times a week or in different locations – as well as unlocking achievements! Plus, achievements provide motivation when hitting milestones like exercising several times each week or working out in various places!
The app includes features such as a community for connecting with friends, beginner meditation tips from Headspace, and ways to purchase Nike gear. In addition, running workouts using GPS tracking track your progress over time.
2. BODi
BODi Fitness App provides access to an assortment of workout programs and classes such as HIIT, strength and yoga. You can even use BODi on your MYX bike for a more immersive experience!
BODi offers an innovative feature that allows users to download classes, so that you can watch them offline later. In addition, you have the choice between various workout levels tailored specifically to your experience, as well as popular trainers such as Autumn Calabrese, Amoila Cesar and Joel Freeman as instructors along with a vast array of fitness professionals.
These workouts are accessible through top-rated mobile apps for iOS and Android, Apple TV, Chromecast and other devices, with classes offered both live and on demand, meal plans, community support services and mindset tools as part of the program.
3. Les Mills on Demand
LES MILLS on Demand is an app-based workout platform offering group fitness classes comparable to what would be found at a typical gym, featuring dynamic and effective routines from multiple instructors that help maintain high energy and provide variety across each workout session.
Another advantage of LES MILLS on Demand workouts is that they tend to be shorter than what would be available in a live setting, making them perfect for busy individuals looking for an effective and quick way to exercise. This feature makes LES MILLS on Demand sessions suitable for anyone needing to feel refreshed quickly.
Les Mills on Demand workouts are intended to reside inside an in-club app or website and only members with access can view them – they cannot be shared through social media channels.
5. Apple Fitness Plus
Apple Fitness Plus, their own workout video streaming platform, comes standard on iPhones and is preloaded onto all Apple Watches. Beyond just videos, it also provides sessions on cardio machines like treadmills, cycling and rowing (though Peloton bikes may have better integration to show real time stats).
Testers love how each session includes a preview video so they know exactly what kind of class to expect prior to starting. Consistency is easy with Custom Plans which let you specify days and duration that best meet their needs.
This app regularly adds new workout types, with workout lengths ranging from 15 to 45 minutes. Coaching sessions tend to be engaging and energetic – both qualities which could prove effective at motivating some users.
