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From work to workouts, many people — yes, including stars — have found that sticking to at-home routines vastly simplified their lives during the pandemic. But when it comes to finding the best workout apps, the idea of filtering through dozens (if not hundreds) of options in the app marketplace is enough to make anyone break a sweat. And while some of the most popular online workout memberships deliver results, they might also require high-tech equipment like smart mirrors or connected machines — all big-ticket items that beginners aren’t yet ready to invest in.
That’s why we’ve pared down the top fitness apps for home workouts that don’t require additional gear, save for your favorite yoga mat, light weights or an affordable fitness tracker. And whether you’re into Hollywood-favored workouts such as Vinyasa flows, dance cardio, boxing or Pilates (to name a few), there’s an online workout membership for every regimen, skill level and lifestyle.
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From Jennifer Aniston-approved fitness studio P.volve’s at-home workout classes to Chris Hemsworth’s Centr wellness platform to the free FitOn app with classes led by Jonathan Van Ness, Gabrielle Union and other stars, check out some of the best online workout subscriptions and virtual fitness programs loved by A-listers.
Future
We’re big fans of Future’s personalized workout platform that connects you with the right trainer for your needs — making it one of the best fitness apps for those who want to take the guesswork out of picking an online workout or who need someone to keep them accountable. (For a limited time, save 50 percent on your first month.) Whether you need someone to give you tough love to train for your next marathon or gentle guidance for getting back on the wagon, your dedicated coach can help you meet your wellness goals with truly customized workout routines and comprehensive schedules, motivation, video check-ins and more. Your custom plan will be tailored to your goals and lifestyle, and you’ll get encouraging feedback and a new set of virtual exercises every week.
You can sync your membership to your Apple Watch or another fitness tracker so your trainer can stay updated on your workout movements and data (such as your BPM, cardio performance and miles). We like the flexibility of the program, which allows you to swap workouts to different days or track your studio classes.
Got an injury or plan on traveling? Your coach can adjust your workouts based on whatever pops up. And if at any point you feel your trainer isn’t the best fit, you can switch to a new one.
Alo Moves
From fashionable activewear brand Alo Yoga (you’ve seen its leggings on Cindy Crawford, Hailey Bieber, Taylor Swift and countless other stars), Alo Moves has over 3,000 on-demand yoga, fitness and meditation classes led by athletes and expert trainers from across the U.S. Mix it up with a variety of yoga styles, high-intensity training (HIIT), barre, Pilates, strength and core training or a new skill (like handstands and the splits), and relax and recharge with a range of mindfulness sessions that fit your schedule. You can even feed your wanderlust with the platform’s Alo in the Wild workouts that let you sweat virtually at stunning locales such as Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malibu, New York, Yosemite and more.
Plus, Alo Moves is only $99 for a lifetime membership for a limited time.
Pvolve
Bring Pvolve’s muscle-sculpting workouts to your living room with the Jennifer Aniston-backed company’s streaming membership. (The Morning Show star has partnered with the company to help with product development, marketing and strategy.) Founded by celebrity trainer Stephen Pasterino, Pvolve offers hundreds of on-demand fitness videos, workout programs and live virtual studio classes through Zoom. Members can choose from workouts with or without equipment (we’re fans of the brand’s range of gear), and a free 15-minute consultation with a movement specialist is included. The app also lets you customize your workout regimen based on your fitness goals and lifestyle, keep track of your progress and find recipes. (Kate Bosworth, Olivia Culpo, Molly Sims and Venus Williams have also shown their love for Pvolve’s workouts on social media.)
Centr
If Thor is your fitness icon, then Marvel superstar Chris Hemsworth’s Centr is the best fitness and wellness subscription for working out with an A-list team (including his own personal trainer, Luke Zocchi.) Try six-week training programs for home or gym workouts based on your skill level or schedule, including boxing, MMA, HIIT, Pilates, strength training, yoga and others, and choose from self-guided or coach-led classes.
The platform’s Meals section gives you easy and dietitian-approved meal plans created by top chefs for a range of diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian) along with shopping lists. When you’re getting stressed or overwhelmed, Centr’s guided meditations, sleep visualizations, confidence-boosting tips and online community help you stay on track and balanced.
Centr is currently offering a seven-day free trial and 25 percent off new memberships for a limited time.
Fabletics Fit
VIP members of monthly activewear subscription service Fabletics (which is backed by Kate Hudson and Kevin and Eniko Hart) get free access to the brand’s Fit app (otherwise, it’s $14.99 per month for non-members), which has 30-day programs, hundreds of on-demand classes, self-guided sessions from 5 to 20 minutes, meditations and more. Try yoga, HIIT, cardio, barre, strength training and other types of workouts and unlock discounts on future purchases.
Obé
Choose from over 20 class types in a range of fitness moods, styles and levels with a membership to Obé, which was developed specifically with women in mind. In addition to one-on-one personal coaching, the online fitness platform offers over 10,000 on-demand classes and 22 daily live sessions to keep you moving, including TV- and film-inspired options helmed by Hollywood choreographers.
You can also connect Obé to your Apple Watch and keep track of your body composition, menstrual phase, cardiovascular health and more. It works seamlessly with Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV and Roku streaming devices, too.
New members get a free one-month trial with the code code MOVEMORE30.
Equinox+
When you can’t make it into Equinox’s luxe gyms, the high-end fitness brand’s app brings the sweat sessions to you. It offers on-demand cinematic classes from Tom Brady’s TB12, MetCon3, Tabata, SoulCycle, Pure Yoga, Pilates-inspired Solidcore and other exclusive workout programs, and members can track their biometric data and sync the app with Apple Health or the Whoop band.
If you’re an American Express cardholder, you’ll also save $300 per year when you charge it to your Platinum card.
FitOn
Gabrielle Union, Halle Berry, Julianne Hough and Jeanette Jenkins are just a few of your starry teachers on FitOn (available at the App Store and other app marketplaces), one of the best free at-home fitness apps that features classes led by celebrity trainers. Founded by former Fitbit executive Lindsay Cook, the platform offers free videos for yoga, cardio, Pilates, barre, HIIT, dance, strength training, stretching and more, including classes that are just 10 minutes.
Join challenges with other members (think beginner yoga, sculpt and tone, or stamina boosting) or take advantage of free two- to four-week courses on healthy eating, 20-minute workouts, stress relief and other programs. Apple Watch users can also sync the FitOn app with Apple Health to track their heart rate.
You can also upgrade to the FitOn Pro plan, which is $25 for six months or $30 per year and includes personalized meal plans, fitness tracker integration, unlimited offline downloads, over 500 exclusive recipes and more content.
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