The 11 Best Workout Apps and Streaming Services to Get Your Sweat on Anywhere

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Getting a good sweat sesh in doesn’t have to happen solely at the gym. If we’ve learned anything from the past few years, it’s that we can accomplish a lot from home, like run on a really thin treadmill that can be hidden under our sofa or complete an F45 HIIT workout from our living room. And on those magical days when we have enough time to make it to the gym, pulling out your pocket-sized personal trainer and guide just might be the boost of confidence you need. (Because let’s be honest, the gym can be intimidating.)

There are a ton of great apps that make it possible for us to continue our fitness grind no matter where we are. Plus, most have free trial offers and deals for new users to take advantage of, too. Here, we’ve curated a list of the best workout apps and streaming services to use wherever and whenever.

Best Workout Apps and Streaming Services at a Glance:

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1. EvolveYou

Best Overall

Ever feel like dabbling in weights one day, testing out barre the next and finishing out your week with a burst of cardio? Look no further than EvolveYou. Choose between six different qualified trainers with specialized programs, including strength training, HIIT, low-impact training, barre, yoga flows and more. EvolveYou is easy-to-use and provides flexibility for your lifestyle. Tune-in to an on-demand class, add challenges or move around training sessions to fit with your schedule in the weekly and monthly planner. Best of all, you won’t have to go it alone thanks to the app’s unique community forum where users can interact with fellow members to discuss their journey, ask for advice, share tips and more.

Download it (Free for 14 days)

2. FlexIt

Best for Personal Training Aficionados

Do you crave one-on-one sessions with a trainer for that extra motivational push? With the FlexIt program, you’ll be able to exercise in the convenience of your own home with expert trainers all at affordable rates. Oh, and did we mention that you won’t have to purchase any equipment for your classes? The trainers will assess what you have and build a custom plan derived to fit your fitness goals and help you stay accountable. Depending on your program, you may have the chance to virtually train with celebrity trainer Johanna Sapakie (the choreographer behind Jennifer Lopez’s unforgettable dance scene in Hustlers) or Men’s Health Fitness Director and personal trainer Ebenezer Samuel, amongst others.

Stream It (Free for 30 days)

3. P.volve

Best Full-Body Targeting

This celeb-beloved program lets users choose from a library of classes within the P.volve method, which aims to focus on intentional movements for a lean, strong body. You’ll engage muscles you never knew you had and wake up the next morning feeling oh-so sore (in the best way possible). Their streaming service also features an option to choose between music genres fit to your liking with personalized volume adjustment so you can ensure your music doesn’t drown out the instructor’s voice. Test out the low-impact toning method before committing to a payment option with a seven-day free trial.

Stream It (Free for 7 Days)

4. Fit Body App

Best for Beginners

Founder Anna Victoria designed Fit Body App as a community in which users can customize their exercise journey according to their fitness level. Choose between trainers, intensities and programs meant to help you reach any fitness goal in the healthiest way possible. Each program features step-by-step instructional videos, form breakdown descriptors and vocal cues so you won’t miss a beat. Fit Body App also emphasizes boosting confidence in movements, deepening your knowledge of muscle engagement and improving form. And expecting mamas, listen-up! Victoria, who’s a mom of one, is sure to include safe pregnancy workouts, so you won’t have to let go of your me-time movement.

Download it (Free for 7 Days)

5. Aaptiv

Best for the Jack of All Trades

If you like to mix up your workouts, Aaptiv is a total dream. The audio-based app (which has a seven-day free trial, BTW) offers more than 2,000 trainer-led workouts for yoga, running, strength training and more. If you’re someone who likes to shock their muscles by constantly trying new exercises and testing your body’s limits through a myriad of training styles, then this app is just the right fit for you. Choose between audio or video workouts with expert trainers, plug in and get moving. Aaptiv even curates playlists that are perfectly paced to suit your desired workout, so you’ll never be thrown off when “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan comes on during an intense sprint.

Download It (Free for 7 Days)

6. ClassPass

Best Options

You’re probably familiar with ClassPass’s credit system, which allows you to book classes at your favorite fitness studios. But it turns out you can also stream tons of on-demand barre, yoga and HIIT videos from the comfort of your living room, too. You can sign up for a free trial month and you automatically unlock, as a member, more than 4,000 on-demand classes, countless in-person studio classes and self-care services (depending upon your location).

Stream It (Free for 30 Days)

7. Obé Fitness

Best for the Busy

Always pressed for time but like to get your workouts done efficiently? Say no more. Obé Fitness’s signature 28-minute classes are quick and effective for those with a jam-packed schedule. Once you sign up, you can opt to take one of their live classes in strength, cardio or stretching. If none of those options speak to you, then choose one from their on-demand selection of more than 7,000 workouts and 20 class types for lovers of both low- and high-intensity exercises. If you’re the type of person who takes 15 minutes to decide if a sweet or savory breakfast is more appetizing, than Obé Fitness is your cup o’ tea. Seriously, they’re known around the fitness community as the platform that offers “classes for your every mood,” so you can get an intense sweat on no matter what your body’s craving in the moment.

Stream It (Free for 7 Days)

8. Crossrope

Best for Heart Health

Let’s face it: Cardio is tough but necessary when it comes to strengthening your heart, lungs and overall endurance. If you’re sick and tired of running on a treadmill, it may be time to pick up some Crossropes and get jumping. Choose between three jump rope bundles to get you started. Each rope is designed to help you achieve a particular goal, and with your purchase, you’ll get a complimentary 30-day free trial of their premium app. With more than 500 workouts to choose from that incorporate basic movements plus skipping, you’ll never get bored. There’s also an option to sync all activity with Google Fit or Apple Health for folks who love to track their workouts and progress.

Download it (Free for 30 Days)

9. Body by Simone

Best Experience

Created by celebrity trainer Simone De La Rue (whose clients include Reese Witherspoon, Chrissy Teigen and Taylor Swift,) each workout—live and on-demand—is designed to get you looking and feeling great. There’s also a post-natal program for new mamas who want an extra bit of guidance for working out in a safe way. Once your 14-day free trial is up, you’ll get 20 percent off a biannual membership and 30 percent off a yearly membership if you sign up right now.

STREAM IT (Starting at $12/Month)

10. Tammy Fit

Best for Glute Growth

Calling all booty-obsessed fit gals. It’s time to dust off those resistance bands you bought in 2020 and download the Tammy Fit app designed and created by Australian glute queen and model Tammy Hembrow. The mom of two says, “I don’t want women to give up after having a baby…The truth is that [your body] won’t ever be the same, but it can be even better!” With four programs to choose from, your booty will never get bored. And Hembrow also emphasizes viewing food as fuel, so she’s built in sustainable meal plans that won’t restrict or limit access to yummy meals. Save 16 percent on the quarter membership and 58 percent on the year membership.

Download it (Free for 7 Days)

11. Sweat

Best for High Intensity Training

Everyone from beginners to self-proclaimed gym rats will adore the Sweat app, co-founded by Australian personal trainer Kayla Itsines. Pick a program that best suits your goals from the list of 14 trainers and countless programs. From HIIT to low-impact and zen yoga flows, Sweat wants to give you it all. Each exercise is demonstrated in easy-to-follow videos and a preview of what’s up next at the bottom of the screen. Schedule your workouts in the app and set reminders to be sent to your home screen for extra accountability. It’s compatible with Apple Watch, too, so you can access it anytime, anywhere. Get your sweat on with a 7-day free trail.

Download it (Free for 7 Days)

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