In today's fast-paced world, keeping up with your fitness goals can be as challenging as the workouts themselves. Fortunately, technology is here to help. With a smartphone and the right app, anyone can access personalized training programs, nutrition advice, and wellness strategies that once required expensive gym memberships and personal trainers. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to refine your regime, or a beginner aiming for a healthier lifestyle, there’s an app designed to guide you on your fitness journey.
We’ve tested and reviewed several fitness apps to bring you the best of the best. Each of these apps offers unique features to help you stay motivated, track your progress, and get the most out of your workouts. From comprehensive, all-in-one platforms that manage every aspect of your health, to specialized apps focusing on strength training, yoga, or nutritional tracking, our top picks cater to a wide range of needs and preferences.
How we rated the best apps for health and fitness
WhistleOut searches for Android and iPhone apps that are easy to use and affordable. We evaluate apps through hands-on testing and rate them on a five-star scale based on the following criteria:
- User experience: We search for apps that enhance the user experience, improving the power of your phone and making your life less complicated. The apps we recommend are intuitive, allowing users to put them to use as soon as they open them.
- Price & value: We select apps that charge minimal download fees and tend to favor apps that don't charge anything. We do include some apps that charge fees, though we guarantee that they're worth the price tag.
- Efficacy: App developers like to talk a big game; we test their products to see if they deliver on their promises.
- Practicality: Your phone has a limited amount of storage, so you don't want to clog it with single-use apps that don't improve your day-to-day life. We reward apps that are worth their weight in data.
- Privacy & security: We evaluate the permissions an app requests, sussing out the legitimate from the suspect. We also scour user reviews on relevant app stores to see if customers are reporting security concerns and investigate the veracity of those complaints.
The 6 best Fitness apps FOR
Nike Training Club
Unlock your fitness potential for free
When it comes to maintaining fitness, motivation and guidance are key, especially if you can't always make it to the gym. The Nike Training Club app excels in providing both, with a wealth of workout options that cater to all fitness levels and goals. Whether you’re looking to start a new yoga routine, build muscle, or enhance your cardio, this app has something for everyone.
Nike Training Club had been a paid subscription program but is now totally free. That does mean that it is missing some features that used to be part of the paid program; however, it's still a great resource for tons of workouts and now you don't have to worry about paying to get access to them.
The verdict:
- User experience
- Price and value
- Efficacy
- Practicality
- Privacy & security
Centr
Holistic fitness at your fingertips
Subscription required, available from Apple and Google
Centr is a comprehensive wellness platform that brings together fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness practices, all curated by Chris Hemsworth’s (yes, Thor himself) team of world-class experts. Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose weight, or improve overall wellness, Centr offers a variety of workouts, meal plans, and meditation sessions designed to fit into any lifestyle.
The standout feature of Centr is its holistic approach to health. It not only provides high-intensity workouts and yoga sessions but also integrates meal planning and mental health practices to support a balanced lifestyle. Each feature is designed to be accessible for beginners yet challenging enough for more advanced users, making it versatile for all fitness levels.
The app also boasts a vibrant community and motivational content from Chris Hemsworth himself, adding an inspirational element to keep users engaged and motivated. With its sleek interface and comprehensive features, Centr aims to be a one-stop-shop for all your health and fitness needs.
While it requires a subscription, the depth of content and expert guidance provide strong value (we just have a hard time giving apps full stars for price and value when they require payment), particularly for those looking for a more rounded approach to personal health.
After a 7-day free trial, subscriptions are available monthly or in 3-month and 12-month packages:
- Monthly: $29.99/month
- 3 months: $59.99
- Annual: $119.99/year
The verdict:
- User experience
- Price and value
- Efficacy
- Practicality
- Privacy & security
Peloton
Join the ride
You don't need a Peloton bike (or other Peloton equipment) to access the Peloton classes. Instead, you can subscribe to the Peloton app and stream workouts to your phone or TV. The app offers a range of classes, from cycling to strength training to yoga, all led by expert instructors.
You can keep all your tracking centralized within the app or even have it snyced with your Apple Watch, Andoid-based watch, or Fitbit.
The workouts are accessible to beginners and experts. Plus, the active and engaged Peloton community can help keep you competitively motivated (if that's your thing).
After a 30-day free trial, monthly and annual subscriptions are available at the following prices:
- Monthly: $12.99/month
- Annual: $129/year
The verdict:
- User experience
- Price and value
- Efficacy
- Practicality
- Privacy & security
Apple Fitness+
Stay active, stay inpired
Subscription required, available from Apple
Apple Fitness+ is designed to help users maintain their fitness routines effectively, integrating seamlessly with Apple Watch to provide a personalized and immersive workout experience. Whether you're into HIIT, yoga, or cycling, Fitness+ brings studio-style workouts to your living room, with new sessions added weekly by world-class trainers.
One of the app's best features is its deep integration with Apple Watch, which allows users to see their workout metrics in real-time right on their iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV screen. This feature helps keep you motivated by showing your heart rate, calories burned, and more as you follow along with the workouts.
Fitness+ also offers a variety of curated music playlists to keep you energized during your workouts, with music that dynamically integrates with the intensity and type of your workout session. You can also add your personal playlists filled with popular songs for running.
Monthly and annual subscriptions are available at these prices:
- Monthly: $9.99/month
- Annual: $79.99/year
The verdict:
- User experience
- Price and value
- Efficacy
- Practicality
- Privacy & security
BODi (Beachbody On Demand Interactive)
Your home gym reimagined
Subscription required from Apple and Google
BODi serves as your all-in-one fitness platform offering a vast library of workout programs ranging from high-intensity cardio to muscle sculpting and yoga. It's the home to modern classics like P90X. This app is perfect for those looking to diversify their fitness routines or commit to a long-term fitness journey with structured programs.
Besides the on-demand videos, BODi features live classes, allowing users to join real-time sessions with trainers and receive immediate feedback—mimicking a live class experience from the comfort of your home.
The subscription grants access to nutritional guides and meal plans, making it a holistic fitness solution. Although BODi is subscription-based, the breadth and depth of content offered make it a solid investment for those serious about fitness.
Membership for BODi is available in monthly, 3-month, 1-year, and 3-year packages. Prices for the various subscriptions include:
- Monthly: $35/month
- 3 months: $89
- Annual: $179/year
- 3 years: $360
BODi offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial, you'll be automatically signed up for the 3-month package.
The verdict:
- User experience
- Price and value
- Efficacy
- Practicality
- Privacy & security
Future
Personal training revolutionized
Subscription required from Apple and Google
Future offers a unique approach to fitness by pairing users with their own personal trainer who crafts customized workout plans based on individual goals and lifestyle factors. This app is ideal for those looking to receive a tailored fitness regimen with the accountability and motivation that come from one-on-one coaching.
The app’s primary selling point is its personalized training experience. After an initial consultation, your Future coach designs a workout plan that fits your schedule, preferences, and fitness level. The app provides detailed workout instructions and motivational support through regular check-ins, making it feel like having a personal trainer in your pocket.
Another impressive feature of Future is its integration with Apple Watch or any Android-based watch, allowing trainers to monitor your workouts in real time. This helps them provide immediate feedback and adjust your training plan as needed to maximize results.
At $199/month, Future is a serious investment, but if you have the means, and you want the advantages of having a dedicated personal trainer, this is the app for you.
The verdict:
- User experience
- Price and value
- Efficacy
- Practicality
- Privacy & security
All of the apps on our list require internet data usage. Make sure you have enough data to support your fitness app and workouts. Check out our guide to the best unlimited data plans.
How WhistleOut reviews apps
Our mobile experts scour the app stores every month, looking for the best new apps for Android and iPhone. Before recommending an app, we use the app for at least one full workday, testing its basic functionality and evaluating whether or not it delivers on its promises. From there, we weigh the app's pros and cons, and then determine whether or not it's a worthwhile download for basic cell phone users.
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Easy to use
Great apps simplify your phone. We selected the tools that don't require a complicated instructional manual. -
Affordability
The internet is filled with expensive price tags, but we're not buying what they're selling. We leaned into inexpensive, quality apps. Extra points if they're free! -
Hands-on testing
We played around with these before recommending them, ensuring they're worth your download.
From there, we weigh the app's pros and cons and then determine whether or not it's a worthwhile download for the wider population of cell phone users.
Angelo Ilumba
Senior Writer
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