CNET has updated its recommendations for the best workout subscription apps to help users stay fit from home. The list highlights options tailored to various fitness goals, from yoga to strength training, with prices starting at around $10 per month. These apps offer flexibility for beginners and advanced users alike, often including free trials.
In its latest guide, CNET evaluates workout subscription apps that deliver daily exercises via smartphones, tablets, or TVs, making gym access unnecessary. The selections cater to diverse needs, emphasizing variety, affordability, and user-friendly features.
Apple Fitness Plus stands out for Apple users, compatible with iPhone 8 or newer devices. It provides clear, crisp videos for core, HIIT, strength, yoga, rowing, cycling, treadmill running, and Pilates workouts. Users can sync Apple Watches for real-time heart rate and calorie tracking, with workout lengths from 10 to 60 minutes. The service suggests personalized classes based on past activity and costs $10 monthly or $80 annually.
One Peloton appeals to those seeking motivating instructors, offering boot camp, strength, yoga, boxing, running, and cycling classes for $12.99 monthly (App One) or $29 (App Plus). It includes live and on-demand sessions, audio options for outdoor runs, and discounts for students, military, healthcare workers, teachers, and first responders at $7-$10. A 30-day free trial is available.
ClassPass provides access to boutique studios and home workouts via credits: plans range from $19 for 8 credits to $299 for 150. It includes on-demand digital classes and spa access with higher tiers, though late cancellations or missed reservations incur fees.
For yoga enthusiasts, CorePower On Demand features challenging flows, sculpting, meditation, and technique lessons, with new classes monthly. It's $20 monthly with promo code ATHOME19 (normally $49) after a 30-day trial.
Aaptiv focuses on audio-only workouts for running, cycling, yoga, and strength, adding 30 classes weekly. Users select by time, difficulty, trainer, and music, with visual guides for 250 movements. Pricing is $15 monthly or $100 yearly, with a seven-day trial.
Centr, created by Chris Hemsworth, covers strength, HIIT, cardio, Pilates, and meditation, plus wellness advice and recipes. Programs last 6-13 weeks, customized by level, at $11.67 monthly (annual) to $29.99 single month, after a one-week trial.
Pvolve offers low-impact sessions for mobility and stability, using bands, balls, and mats. Memberships are $24.99 monthly or $249.91 yearly, with equipment bundles from $199 to $624.
CNET's choices stem from expert experience, user reviews, popularity, and class variety. Key considerations include cost (typically $10-$30 monthly), equipment needs, streaming compatibility, fitness goals, and lack of one-on-one guidance. Benefits encompass affordability over studio classes and on-demand access anywhere.
