There are apps for every kind of exerciser, whether you’re the generalist looking for a good workout library, the obsessive fitness tracker, or the runner prepping for a race. If you’re looking to connect with a trainer, get a customized workout plan, or find some epic and efficient workouts, read on. But, first it’s important to consider activity, coaching, and price.
What To Consider
Activity
When picking a workout app, first make sure it matches your activity. A runner is going to want something totally different from someone primarily looking for an app that will help them strength train. Some workouts may also require equipment in order to follow tutorials in select apps.
Coaching
You’ll also want to consider if you need 1:1 time with a trainer and real-time feedback, given that some apps in this guide offer guidance. Some apps are also community-focused, such as Strava, and allow you to interact with other users, while others are big content hubs.
Price
Some apps in this guide range from free to nearly $200 a month. It’s best to determine your budget before purchasing a subscription. Some workout apps, like YogaRenew, also offer a week-long free trial period to see if it fits your needs.
How We Chose
WH editors and our trusted Strength In Diversity (SID) trainers are constantly testing and trying new fitness apps throughout the year, so we polled them about their most-used and most-loved platforms. The apps on this list represent the ones that fast-tracked strength and performance gains, were user-friendly, and really delivered on the user experience, and kept us returning to our workout plan. Consider these picks the ones we will never delete (even if we are running low on storage!).
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Best For Yoga: YogaRenew
Get The App
Price: $14 per month or $84 per year (after 7-day trial)
Available on: Android and iOS
If high-intensity workouts aren’t your thing, bust out zen moves like tree pose and downward dog using YogaRenew, an app for following virtual yoga classes. Multiple styles are offered, from vinyasa to restorative practices, with over 1000 live classes available to stream. And, if you’re a beginner, no worries— a variety of levels, intensities, and class lengths are offered. Aside from yoga, guided meditation and breathwork classes are also available in the app to get you super chill before or after executing child’s pose.
WH fitness commerce editor Nicolette Accardi has been using it to jump-start her morning routine with light movement. “I’ve been trying to implement more low-impact workouts and mobility to my workout regimen ever since dealing with a running injury, and the YogaRenew app has made it easier,” she says. “The app is intuitive, and I like how I can easily follow instructors on the go if I want to practice at a park.”
Best For Body Positivity: Obé Fitness
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Price: $27 a month, $65 quarterly, or $199 annually
Available on: Android and iOS
Obé was created specifically with women in mind. It gives you everything you need, with over 17,000 on-demand classes, over 24 class types, over 70 training programs, and nothing you don’t (cough, diet culture, cough). It’s for anyone looking to get a killer workout in without any of the toxic fitness language, according to the creators.
After taking a quick intro questionnaire, you’ll be provided with a personalized plan. The app boasts plenty of progressive programs and challenges, unique features like health talks, metric and data tracking beyond what’s on the scale, and even cycle-syncing workouts and perimenopause support.
“The Obé trainers really draw you in with their big and welcoming personalities and infectious energy,” says Andriakos. “I really appreciate that the group of trainers is incredibly inclusive regardless of your fitness level, skill set, body type, and more. No matter who is on screen, you feel seen and supported in how they communicate and coach you and give you options to meet yourself where you’re at that day.”
Best For Multi-Sport Tracking: Strava
Get The App
Price: Free, $6.67, or $11.99 a month, depending on your plan
Available on: Android and iOS
Strava is definitely my most-used fitness app—and for good reason. It allows you to track your runs, walks, bike rides, strength training sessions, and any other activity you might want to do (they even have canoe and kitesurf options, so feel free to dream big).
As someone who bounces around from workout classes to the gym to the track, I love having all of my workouts saved in one spot to look back at what I did for the week. And, as a runner, I’m obsessed with the insights I can get about my pace and progress. It integrates with most fitness trackers, provides info about popular running routes, and allows you to set weekly goals for yourself, which keeps me super motivated.
One other key thing: It’s a social app. You can connect with your friends, share your accomplishments and adventures, while giving kudos to others.
Best App For Women’s Health Diehards: All/Out Studio
Get The App
Price: $14.99 per month or $89.99 per year
Available on: Android and iOS
Love WH workouts? You can get exclusive programs from our top-notch trainers in one place, along with routines from other all-star content from Men’s Health, Prevention, and Runner’s World.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in the catalog of over 100 workouts, including bodyweight routines, strength training with weights, HIIT, yoga, meditation, dance cardio, and barre.
The wide variety of premium workouts and challenges makes it a great option for anyone looking to share the app with a friend or partner. Plus, there are new programs added every month, so you’ll never get bored. Unlike many other apps, each course contains anywhere from four to 64 videos, giving you more control over how much time you’d like to invest.
Best For Running: Nike Run Club
Get The App
Price: Free
Available on: Android and iOS
If you need help training for a race, look no further than the Nike Run Club app. This free app has plans for all distances, from total beginners looking to run their first 5K to marathoners.
You’ll find speed runs, recovery runs, and long runs all perfectly programmed—and guided—by Nike’s expert running coaches. “The coaching on the guided runs has been the biggest game changer in my approach to running,” says WH beauty editorial assistant Sabrina Talbert. “Sometimes, I’ll listen to them even when I’m not training for a race because they’re so inspiring and motivating.”
Nike Run Club also integrates with your music, tracks stats and progress, and has its in-app challenges.
Most Joint-Friendly App: Evlo Fitness
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Price: $59.99 per month
Available on: iOS
Evlo Fitness is a strength training app with classes that include elements of Pilates, barre, yoga, and light cardio created and exclusively taught by physical therapists. Evlo is about what it calls “gentle consistency,” which means you’ll be doing efficient, targeted movements to build strength while avoiding exercises that leave you overly sore or burned out. It’s all about being effective, without breaking your body down.
“They specialize in programming moves that are effective, but also gentle on the back, shoulders, and other commonly tweaked areas,” says WH executive digital director Amanda Woerner. “I was getting major low back pain from all the deadlifts on the previous app I was using, and I appreciate that this app offers tons of modifications and really caters to the at-home exerciser who doesn’t have someone around to correct their form.”
On the app, you’ll have access to customized strength plans based on how often you want to work out per week, nutrition guidance, and “A++ quality” videos, says Woerner.
Best For Personal Training: Future
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Price: $199 per month
Available on: Android and iOS
If you’re looking for a personal trainer, the Future app will pair you with one. Through a preliminary questionnaire, the platform suggests a coach based on your goals, experience level, and preferred coaching style (i.e., do you need some tough love or do you want a cheerleader?) who you can then work with 1:1.
Each week, your coach sends you a training plan with workouts that come with videos demonstrating each exercise. The plans are adjustable to what you need. Plus, you can message or video chat with your coach.
“This app has been helpful with pairing me with a strength coach who can meet me where I am in my recovery journey post-injury,” says Talbert. “I’m currently on a month-long trial, and the features have been awesome. I love that I can record myself doing a move and ask for feedback. I can also flag a move that was maybe too challenging or uncomfortable, and it’ll give me alternatives and send those flagged moves to my coach so we can workshop them for the future.”
Best For Group Fitness Lovers: LES MILLS+
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Price: $7.49 to $29.99 per month, depending on your plan
Available on: Android and iOS
The LES MILLS+ app boasts a sweeping library of content ranging from 10 to 55 minutes, with strength, cardio, mind and body, and even audio-based running workouts. The platform has videos for all fitness levels, personalized recommendations, and progress tracking. One other cool feature: The app has cycle-syncing workouts to follow your menstrual cycle, too.
In LES MILLS+ workouts, you’ll find motivating coaches and good pump-up music, just as if you had gone to your local studio. “It brings the feeling of group fitness into the comfort of your own home if you’re not able to get to the gym or if maybe you’re not comfortable in the gym atmosphere,” says Beebe.
Best For Positive Motivation: Alive by Whitney Simmons
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Price: $14.99 a month
Available on: Android and iOS
The Alive app is SID class of 2024 trainer Gabrielle Savary’s “go-to” for strength training workouts. You can access Alive’s 100-plus daily workouts, over 10 programs, and multi-day challenges. The app has workouts for every skill level and equipment access, provides video demonstrations, and allows you to track your progress.
No matter what you’re looking for, Alive has you covered. “Targeted plans, specific muscle focus, full-body—you name it, they got it,” says Savary. Between Alive’s challenges, over 18,000 member community on Facebook, achievement-tracking, progress pic option, and in-app journaling feature, it’s a comprehensive platform that can keep you supported and motivated on your fitness journey.
Best For Lifters: Metric VBT
Get The App
Price: Free
Available on: iOS
Metric VBT is so unique that it made its way into the WH 2025 Fitness Awards, so naturally, it deserves a shout-out here, too. With the free app, you record videos of yourself doing a barbell training exercise, so you can input them into this app to track bar speed, path, rep tempo, and more to track your stats and use the data to improve your performance.
Metric VBT gives you “tangible feedback about your rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, which is your effort level,” says Beebe. It also shows the bar path so that you can address any technical issues.
Best AI Tool: Fitbod
Get The App
Price: $15.99 per month or $95.99 per year
Available on: Andriod and iOS
Wondering how you can use AI to level up your gym sessions? The Fitbod app uses the tech to create your workouts. “I love this app because it generates personalized strength training plans based on your fitness level, available equipment, and goals,” says Tonyael Miller, CPT, SID class of 2024. “I also love how it takes the guesswork out of planning workouts and keeps my strength routines fresh.”
This app integrates with Apple Health, Strava, and Fitbit to make tracking progress easier, provides easy-to-follow instructions and video, and incorporates strength, cardio, mobility, and endurance training.
Olivia Luppino is an editorial assistant at Women’s Health. She spends most of her time interviewing expert sources about the latest fitness trends, nutrition tips, and practical advice for living a healthier life. Olivia previously wrote for New York Magazine’s The Cut, PS (formerly POPSUGAR), and Salon, where she also did on-camera interviews with celebrity guests. She’s currently training for her first half marathon, inspired by her many colleagues at WH who have run one.
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