Top 5 Workout Apps

Whether your members are beginners who need help learning new exercises or seasoned athletes looking for ways to keep their workouts fresh, a good workout app can be a big asset in meeting their fitness goals. These apps can offer trainer demos that will walk them through the moves, offer workout modifications for people with limitations, and motivate them to stay on track.

The best workout apps are free to download, but many of them require a monthly subscription for access to the most useful features. Before choosing an app, make sure to read reviews and take advantage of any trial periods or discounts. For those who are on the fence about a paid membership, consider an annual subscription, which usually lowers the monthly cost.

While we recommend downloading any and all of the above workout apps, here are a few that we particularly like:

Nike Training Club
This is a great workout app for anyone interested in building strength. The app offers a variety of different workouts that are designed and approved by the experts at Nike. You can find workouts focusing on specific muscle groups, body part -- such as abs and core or arms and shoulders -- and more. It also features an in-app gym log that helps you track all of your lifts and progress.

If you're looking for a good way to stay motivated and get in some cardio, Daily Burn is an excellent option. It features live daily workouts, which you can watch at a time of your choosing, as well as an extensive library of other workout videos. It's available on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire so you can follow along in the comfort of your living room.

Another option for those who are serious about their strength training is Evolve You, which is available on iPhone and Android. It's designed for women by personal trainer Krissy Cela, and it's full of different workouts that cover a range of exercise types and styles, from HIIT to Pilates to barre and yoga. It's an especially good choice for lifters, since the app makes it easy to track all of your strength-training progression and set PRs.

If you're stuck at home practicing social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, online exercise classes are a great way to stay in shape. These workout apps are a great alternative to heading to the gym, and many of them feature trainers from popular studios like Peloton or SoulCycle. Apple's workout app, Apple Fitness Plus, offers a wide variety of workouts, including HIIT, strength, and core classes, led by a selection of instructors. It's even possible to tune into a live class on the app so you can feel that post-Peloton buzz.