15 Free Workout Apps if You Want to See Results Fast

Caroline says her experience with real-time instruction was fantastic. “I feel pushed to work harder but appreciate the fact the trainers provide enough rest time to recover and catch your breath,” she says. There are a lot of weight lifting apps out there, and it can be hard to decide…

Basically, we wanted evidence that the programs weren’t just random kitchen-sink workouts, which throw a random assortment of exercises at you each day, with no overarching plan or system in place. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lift heavier weights or run longer distances—a program with progressive overload can challenge you…

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. AllTrailsIt’s not formally a workout app, but if walking is your preferred…

Let’s talk about that price real quick—I know, it’s a lot of money but you’re not just getting a fitness program. You’re getting access to individualized fitness coaches, including a certified nutrition coach who can suggest certain dietary or supplement adjustments to help you fine-tune your nutrition. See how far…

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. This saves a lot of time, allowing you more space to…

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. AllTrailsIt’s not formally a workout app, but if walking is your preferred…

“The mapping tool makes it easier than ever to plan runs and workouts in advance, especially when following a training plan with specific distances and paces,” one runner noted. We recommend checking out Bulldog Yoga Online — especially if standard yoga studios intimidate you. Bulldog flips the switch on traditional…

Let’s talk about that price real quick—I know, it’s a lot of money but you’re not just getting a fitness program. You’re getting access to individualized fitness coaches, including a certified nutrition coach who can suggest certain dietary or supplement adjustments to help you fine-tune your nutrition. See how far…

What you eat, and more specifically how much protein, carbs, and fat you consume relative to your training load, determines whether you recover, build muscle, or plateau. The problem is that most calorie-tracking apps were not built with athletes in mind. Gymaholic stands out as an exceptional weightlifting app, boasting…

“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…