Fitness apps & gear

Best workout apps & home gyms

From $10/month apps to $4,000 smart gyms — we reviewed the most popular fitness brands to help you preserve muscle and lose fat at home. Independent rankings; partner links help fund the site.

Connected equipmentOn-demand app1:1 coachingPrograms & DVDsStrength tracking
#1 Editor's pick
Peloton App — On-demand app

Peloton App

Studio-style classes for cardio, strength, yoga, and outdoor runs

4.7

From $12.99 / month

  • Best instructor roster in the industry
  • Works without any Peloton hardware (App+)
  • Strong strength + Pilates libraries, not just cycling
  • Premium tier needed for full strength library
Current offer

30-day free trial

Category:On-demand app
#2 Top rated
Future — 1:1 coaching

Future

1:1 personal coaching via Apple Watch + app

4.7

From $199.00 / month

  • Real human coach matched to your goals
  • Custom program rebuilt every week
  • Daily message check-ins from your coach
  • Most expensive subscription in the category
Current offer

First month for $19

Category:1:1 coaching
#3 Top rated
Apple Fitness+ — On-demand app

Apple Fitness+

Studio workouts that pair with Apple Watch metrics

4.6

From $9.99 / month

  • Cheapest premium fitness app
  • Trainer cues sync with Apple Watch heart rate on screen
  • Included in Apple One bundle
  • Best experience requires Apple Watch + Apple TV / iPhone
Current offer

3 months free with eligible Apple Watch

Category:On-demand app
Caliber — 1:1 coaching

Caliber

1:1 strength coaching with a real coach + app

4.6

From $200.00 / month

  • Strength-first coach matching
  • Free tier with full app + program library
  • Premium tier ($200/mo) includes a personal coach
  • Premium tier is a real investment
Current offer

Free forever plan available

Category:1:1 coaching
Tonal — Connected equipment

Tonal

Smart home gym with AI-driven adaptive resistance

4.5

From $59.95 / month

  • Up to 250 lb of digital resistance in a wall-mounted device
  • Auto-adjusts weight as you fatigue (Spotter, Burnout modes)
  • Full strength program library
  • Steep upfront cost
Current offer

$200 off Tonal + free Smart Accessories

Category:Connected equipment
Centr (by Chris Hemsworth) — On-demand app

Centr (by Chris Hemsworth)

All-in-one fitness, meal plans, and mindfulness app

4.5

From $14.99 / month

  • Includes meal plans alongside workouts
  • Star-trainer roster (Da Rulk, Torre Washington, Luke Zocchi)
  • Strong boxing and MMA libraries
  • Annual billing pushed hard at signup
Current offer

50% off annual plan

Category:On-demand app
iFit — Connected equipment

iFit

Trainer-led workouts on NordicTrack & ProForm equipment

4.3

From $15.00 / month

  • Trainer auto-controls your treadmill incline/speed
  • Best outdoor immersive runs (filmed worldwide)
  • Works without hardware on iOS/Android
  • Hardware partnership tied to one ecosystem
Current offer

30-day free trial

Category:Connected equipment
BODi (Beachbody) — Programs & DVDs

BODi (Beachbody)

Structured programs: P90X, Insanity, 645, Sure Thing

4.2

From $19.95 / month

  • Largest library of structured 30–90 day programs
  • Original P90X, Insanity, 21 Day Fix all included
  • Mealtime nutrition plans bundled
  • MLM coach upsells in the community
Current offer

14-day free trial

Category:Programs & DVDs

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