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.
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.
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 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.
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Whether you've built a well-rounded home gym or prefer to workout in a traditional fitness club, figuring out what exercises to do can be a bit confusing. We all occasionally need some help tailoring our workouts to our goals or getting out of a plateau or slump. Thankfully, the days of having to go out and find a certified personal trainer are long gone. With a workout app, you can access personalized guidance from anywhere. There are tons of different fitness apps and services out there for you to choose from, and I set out to find the best ones. There are workout apps that focus on yoga, cardio, strength training and even weight loss, so you can find one to fit your fitness goals. And I've found apps with a range of pricing structures, so there should be an option for every budget as well.
I tested a wide range of workout apps to help you find best options for your fitness journey. Many of my favorite apps also offer free trials, which lets you can give them a try before fully committing to them. Below are my picks for best workout apps as a guide at home 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 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 in the list below.
Best workout apps of 2025
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