Our favorite fitness apps for 2025, tested and reviewed

At the beginning of the pandemic – and I realize I may be alone in this – it didn’t seem possible that I could escape new online workouts. Gyms began to close, as did the rest of the world, but that didn’t stop every fitness company and celebrity from debuting an intriguing new tool designed to get you working up a sweat in the privacy of your own home.

It was over a year ago. As the excitement of homemade sourdough gave way to the day-to-day grind kitchen in quarantineI’m tired of the same six PopSugar Fitness body weight videos and running the same 3 to 5 mile loops in my neighborhood…an endless loop, forever and ever, until the end of time. If you’re tired too, I asked my colleagues fun ways to continue working at home, and added some of my favorite fitness apps and services.

Be sure to check out ours How to work from home and How to Create a Space Yoga Guides for more advice. In addition, read our buying guides at the The best fitness trackers, The best running socks, The best iPhonesand Best Running Gear for other recommendations.