20 Best Online Fitness Programs to Try in 2020
Now more than ever, fitness doesn’t have to be all about treadmills and free weights in a huge communal space — it can be completely customized to you and your workout style.
Thanks to tons of companies like Peloton, CorePower Yoga, and even Classpass, you can stream your favorite workout anywhere, whether you travel frequently for business or are working from home. You can expect to get fully Zen with a yoga flow, go into beast mode doing HIIT circuits, or even take targeted classes that focus just on upper body or lower body.
Download these top-rated online fitness programs right to your phone or tablet and get moving now.
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Tone It Up Fitness App
7-day free trial | $12.99 per month
Tone It Up founders and trainers Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott have built a women’s fitness empire with everything from protein powders and recipes to dumbbells and resistance bands — and now on-demand classes through their app. New trainer-led 20- to 40-minute classes pop up every week to keep them fresh, and you can choose to focus on a specific muscle group, like core, arms, legs, or just go with a total body toning session. The app also offers specialized options like a pregnancy workout, kettlebell class, and meditation.
Mirror
$1,495 for mirror plus $39 per month for subscription
This device may camouflage as a decor piece in your living room, but it’s actually a body-alignment tool and virtual personal trainer all rolled into one. Sure, it comes at a hefty price tag, but think of how much money you would spend on gym memberships and fitness equipment in a year. This is a one-time purchase and then just $39 per month for the 70 new classes each week (which include Pilates, boxing, and barre). You’ll get surround-sound speakers to blast your curated workout playlist and live feedback from a trainer, too, which you’d pay a lot more for in a gym. It also connects to Bluetooth and monitors your heart rate and fitness goals so you can track your own progress or get in the zone with other fellow fitness junkies who are also taking classes. We’re a bit obsessed with it ourselves.
All Out Studio
Free 30-day trial with code FREE30
All Out Studio offers instant workouts from the world’s most respected fitness brands, all in one place – Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention, Runner’s World, and more. The workouts are for all levels, all goals, and all bodies. You’ll find everything from kettle bell workouts to high intensity dance cardio, yoga, and full-body strength training. These celebrity trainers don’t often share their secrets, but they do for All Out Studio’s app.
Peloton Digital
90-day free trial | $12.99 per month
If you love cycling as much as we do, you might already have your own bike at home or are considering adding one to your home gym. Now, you can stream energetic spin classes so you can work it out at home or in a hotel (many hotels now have Peloton bikes) whenever you want. Aside from cycling, there are other countless classes offered in running, bootcamp, and even outdoor workouts. All of the classes are taught by elite NYC instructors, so you can dive right into a challenging studio experience at any time.
Sure, you can use the Peloton app on your tablet to stream classes, or you can bring home a Peloton bike with a large streaming screen so you can feel completely immersed.
Crush60 Complete Package
$44.99
Founded by 26-year-old Ben Williamson in 2014, Crush Fitness launched to provide everyone (from the weary weightlifter to avid gymgoer) with a program that was both affordable and effective. Drawing an impressive social media fan base, the brand has since expanded from one to four innovative programs that can be used at the gym, at home, and with a variety of exercises you can implement into your personal routine.
The original Crush60 package comes with a 60-day, three-phase instructional guide, with hand-drawn illustrations and video embeds for reference. It includes a nutritional guide as well, so you’ll not only be successful in the gym, but also learn to make healthier choices in the kitchen.
Daily Burn
30-day free trial | $14.95 per month
Intimidated by the gym? We totally get it. The good news is that you can absolutely stay within your comfort zone and still stay fit. Daily Burn is your one-stop cyber-shop to 30-minute workouts you can do right at home! We love the variety of routines to experiment with almost as much as we admire the Daily Burn community. Members enjoy an on-demand library of more than 150 workouts — from yoga and cardio to strength- and body-training.
For most of us, exercise probably has to be squeezed in between the priorities of carting kids to school, meal prepping, and getting to work on time. No one’s perfect, and the interactive online community reminds you that that’s OK, and they’ll support your efforts toward becoming your best self.
Physique57 On-Demand Streaming
7-day free trial | $24.99 per month
Amazingly solid muscle tone awaits with Physique57’s interval overload workout. Get access to six preset programs, in addition to other videos, where you use your body as your main source
of resistance through thigh-burning squats, toning arm exercises, and chiseling ab moves. If you have access to equipment, they show you how to incorporate the basic tools. Raise the barre with any of their streamed workouts.
SWEAT by Kayla Itsines
$19.99 per month
The Sweat With Kayla movement exploded across Instagram, and if you’ve yet to join Itsines’ army, just mulling over a few of her photos and videos (she even did her regular workouts while almost 9 months pregnant!) will get you on board. We’re not about sugarcoating: Her programs are tough, but you’re going to love them anyway. Designed for women of all shapes and sizes and for all levels of fitness, the workout programs range from post-pregnancy to powerbuilding, and can be done at home or the actual gym! The app also provides users with weekly clean-eating meal plans and shopping lists.
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CorePower Yoga
Free
Access a collection of online classes for all yoga abilities through CorePower Yoga’s Yoga On Demand program. New classes will be added every week, and users can access the entire library for free. If you’re new to CorePower, it’s designed as a high-intensity yoga class with targeted core exercises throughout the workout. Give a class a try to take your yoga practice up a notch.
DOYOUYOGA Monthly Plan
$12.00 per month
Whether your goal is to sculpt your physique, improve flexibility, or become one with your breath, there are countless yoga practices to get you there. DOYOUYOGA is a fantastic outlet for beginners to advanced yogis, providing hundreds of follow-along videos and practice series. With a yearly plan, you’ll be granted full access to all programs, video classes, and practices with world-leading teachers (and you save money — it’s just $8 per month for the whole year’s subscription). Don’t feel pigeonholed, though. If you’re unsatisfied with the service, you can just do you, as cancellation is an option at any time.
YogaWorks Online Yoga Class
14-day free trial | $15.00 per month
In yoga, practice makes perfect, and you can go at your own pace. YogaWorks allows you to do so with the help of more than 40 professional instructors and more than 30 Journey Series that target specific areas of the body or working toward a particular pose. You’ll also get an unlimited, all-access pass to 950-plus premium classes stored on your computer or mobile device. They understand that while your schedule may not be flexible, it’s possible for you to be, which is why this service is so popular. With some classes as short as 10 minutes, you can stream it anywhere, anytime, at your convenience.
Alo Moves Multi-Class Series
14-day free trial | from $20.00 per month
Find the yoga class that’s right for you. Alo Moves, a platform developed by trendy activewear brand Alo Yoga, makes choosing your class a totally chill experience. You can easily sort through different class lengths (from 15 minutes to 60 minutes) or choose from a variety of experience levels, from beginner to advanced. You can even select intensity levels no matter your experience, so you can still push your limits as a beginner or take it easy on a rest day as a seasoned yogi.
The world-class instructors will guide you through Hatha-, Ashtanga-, or Vinyasa-style yoga, meditations, poses and techniques, and more. There are even categories specifically for enhancing flexibility and building strength, so it’s truly a one-stop shop!
YogaGlo Meditation and Yoga Classes
$18.00 per month
YogaGlo is the perfect go-to for dedicated yogis who want to follow guided flows, take Pilates classes, or settle down with on-the-go meditation sessions. Once you join, you’ll have access to videos and written resources any yogi would love. Not sure if it’s for you? You can try a 15-day free trial and see.
YogiApproved Classes
30-day free trial | $10.00 per month
The title speaks for itself: Not only are you getting a great price for top-notch, customized programs, all of which have a goal — like healing or chakra-awakening — but you’re also giving back. For every class you stream, YogaApproved, along with Trees for the Future, plants one tree in a country that can benefit from the agriculture. Plus, the service is convenient, especially if you feel uncomfortable in a yoga studio or want to practice your handstands in the comfort of your own home.
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Ballet Beautiful Online Streaming
$39.99 per month
Not into exhilarating HIIT workouts? Look no further than Ballet Beautiful’s fitness method, created by former New York City Ballet professional Mary Helen Bowers. The transformative exercise embodies the grace and artistry of ballet, while building long, lean, and strong muscles. Don’t worry — you don’t have to be at Black Swan level to leap into this exercise program (although Mary Helen did personally train Natalie Portman for the international blockbuster).
Body By Simone TV
$14.99 per month
You can dance away your stress on a literal trampoline with Body By Simone’s high energy, high-intensity dance cardio mixed with a strength-training workout. The quick, 10-to-20 minute program uses your body weight in addition to lightweight resistance to develop long, lean muscles. The technique grew out of creator Simone De La Rue’s classical ballet and Broadway background, and has taken flight since her launch in 2010. Now with a subscription, you can stream it online to any device, including your TV.
Nicole Winhoffer #NWChurch Monthly Subscription
$60.00 per month
You’ll never miss another Sunday workout service once you’ve experienced fitness artist Nicole Winhoffer’s musical sermon. Consider the monthly fee a donation to your practice, and in return you’ll receive a 15 minute, 30 minute, or 45 minute NW Method class (a new class is released every Sunday) that you can do again and again right on your phone or tablet. Boasting an impressive clientele that includes Madonna, Stella McCartney, and Mya, Winhoffer takes you through endurance training and dance moves that focus on sculpting muscles in the arms, legs, and booty.
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Caravan Wellness
7-day free trial | from $19 per month
Looking for a more holistic approach, but can’t afford a personal trainer, nutritionist, and life coach? Check out Caravan Wellness, a curated fitness destination with a wide range of both unlimited live and on-demand classes and short tips (such as a quick how-to on mindful eating or gut health), ranging from yoga and meditation to Pilates and life coaching that you can watch anywhere. You can even talk goals, technique, and progress on your time with their pro teachers and coaches through the built-in messaging system.
Forge Fitness and Nutrition Coaching
from $100.00 per month
If your overall fitness and nutrition routine needs a lift, consider exploring the online platform offered by Forge. While it is a pricier option than other online fitness programs, this one syncs with an app and offers personalized training and nutrition plans, tailored to your personal dietary and food preferences. Each month you’ll have one 30-minute video-chat coaching session, too, so you’re getting your money’s worth.
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CycleCast
7-day free trial | $9.99 per month
CycleCast makes it a breeze to stream a variety of cycling workouts from home. If you like to jam out to your favorite tunes when you cycle just like you would in a studio class, you’ll appreciate that these classes are energized by music. Jump right in by selecting your instructor and then choosing your ride time, ranging from 20 minutes to a full hour, based on your schedule that day. The CycleCast app is also integrated with Apple Health and Google Fit so you can track your progress and remain motivated to conquer your workouts.
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