11 Best Online Workout Programs, According To Our Fitness-Obsessed Editors

It’s no secret that movement plays a major role in long-term health. Regular exercise has been linked to benefits such as improved cardiovascular health1, better sleep2, and even reduced depressive symptoms3. Luckily, online workout programs have come a long way in the past few years, making it easier than ever to stay active and reap those benefits without relying on a rigid schedule (or, in many cases, even gym access).

What once were grainy, follow-along videos are now robust platforms with expert instructors, structured, science-backed programs, and enough variety to support everything from strength training to dance cardio to low-impact movement.

As someone who’s tested countless fitness apps over the years, I’ve learned that choosing the best online workout program really comes down to how you like to train, what keeps you consistent, and what you’ll actually look forward to doing. 

Some people want a fully guided plan, others want variety, and others just want something quick and simple that fits into a busy schedule without needing to think too hard about it. 

If you like having a clear plan to follow and a simple way to track your progress over time, Fitness Online is a great choice. This user-friendly app offers a highly structured approach to training and nutrition, no matter your goals. 

In my month of testing Fitness Online, I was impressed by the wide range of programs and the customization options. Once you select your specific goal (e.g. general muscle building, weight loss, or to focus on specific muscle groups like abs, back, or glutes) and choose the right training plan for your goals, you can use the app’s diary feature to log my sets, reps, and weights directly in the app (or via the standalone Apple Watch mode). 

This data allows the app to provide advanced workout analytics with data-driven feedback based on active muscle groups, distribution by exercise type, workout duration, rest time, total weight lifted, average heart rate, calories burned, and more. This in-depth data makes it easy to track your progress over time and to understand how far you’ve come. 

As someone who only recently started training in the gym over the past couple of years, far and away my favorite feature of Fitness Online is the app’s 3D animated exercise demonstrations. I’ve tested other apps that simply show a picture or tell you the name of the exercise, and I’m always concerned about whether I’m using the correct form—so these animations are super helpful! I also like that the animations show exactly what part of the body is targeted, with 'Right vs. Wrong' visual comparisons that help correct form instantly (a huge win for beginners!). 

And while I’d be tempted to solely focus on the workout features, this all-in-one platform goes beyond workouts. Nutrition is a huge part of what Fitness Online offers. Along with calorie and meal tracking, the app offers an extensive recipe database with 10,000+ recipes crafted by certified nutritionists. Recipes are localized to regional products—and you can use the macro-adaptive tracking to tailor meals to your preferences and dietary needs.  

Future Pro is designed to replicate the experience of working with a personal trainer in real life, but delivered entirely through an app. When you join, you’re paired with a certified coach from a roster of over 130 trainers, which you can filter by things like expertise (strength, weight loss, mobility, pregnancy, sport-specific training), coaching style, gender, and languages spoken.

Your coach then builds a personalized workout plan based on your goals, schedule, available equipment, and current fitness level. Workouts are delivered directly in the app with in-workout coaching cues, and plans can be adjusted in real time for things like injuries, travel, or changing energy levels. 

FORM is a guided fitness platform that blends Pilates, strength training, gym workouts, sculpt, and body-weight workouts. Members can pick and choose their workouts daily, or they can follow curated plans each week. The app also regularly drops tailored specialty programs such as a Back to Gym program, Express Series, Advanced Mat Pilates, 2-Week Bridal Program, and a Prenatal and Postpartum program. 

I love how knowledgeable and engaging the instructors are, and that they always give cues for modifications throughout every workout. It’s easy to make the workout easier or harder, simply by grabbing heavier weights or opting to do bodyweight as needed. The platform also has a mindfulness focus, with a library of meditations and affirmations, as well as nutrition support with grocery guides and recipes.

B The Method is a Pilates-based workout program designed by classically trained instructor, Lia Bartha. Lia’s method emphasizes low-impact, full-body movement, and covers Pilates fundamentals, deep core activation, pelvic floor strength, weighted series, restorative movement, prenatal and postnatal, and weekly livestreams with community Q&A. There’s a library of hundreds of on-demand classes ranging from 10 to 60 minutes, 

Lia has a highly informative teaching style, making the platform great for all levels. I personally did not have much experience with Pilates prior to joining B The Method five years ago, and I was immediately hooked. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my posture and flexibility and gained a better understanding of my body—yet the workouts continue to challenge me, in the best way. 

As soon as I tested Kristin McGee’s workouts I understood why she has a cult following. While her classes are more barebones than some others on this list (they’re not heavily produced, and they’re just filmed in her home studio on a mat), they’re so engaging. The platform has a library of Yoga, Pilates, Strength, Flexibility, and mobility.

Kristin McGee is ideal if your goal is feeling more connected to your body through intentional movement. Most classes focus on controlled, precise movement, with an emphasis on alignment, breath, and deep core engagement. I personally enjoyed the classes that blend Pilates and Yoga together.. 

If you tend to lose interest when workouts feel repetitive, Obé is for you. One of the most varied platforms available, it offers more than 20 types of workouts including dance cardio, HIIT, sculpt, Pilates, strength, ride, mobility, and more.

Classes are led by an extensive roster of instructors, and span both live and on-demand formats, which helps keep things feeling fresh. With just one membership, you can jump into a high-energy cardio class one day and a slower sculpt or stretch session the next without switching platforms.

Peloton is best known for its cycling classes, but the platform has options well beyond the bike. It offers a full slate of workouts including strength training, running, bootcamp, yoga, Pilates, and mobility.

What makes Peloton stand out is the studio-class feel. The instructors are highly polished, the music is front and center, and the leaderboard and community features add an extra layer of motivation for people who thrive on shared energy.

Les Mills+ is built around structured, science-backed programming designed to build strength and endurance over time. Many of its workouts follow repeatable formats, which helps you focus on progression rather than constantly learning new movements. If you’re into routines that keep you consistent, this is the program for you.

The platform is heavily rooted in group fitness, with clear instruction, consistent class structures, and a strong emphasis on proper form. Strength classes are efficient and challenging (be warned: You will sweat a lot) without being overly complicated.

Alo Wellness Club (formerly Alo Moves) began as a yoga platform, but now is actually one of the most comprehensive options on our list. Oh, and it’s entirely free.

When it comes to yoga though, Alo Wellness Club offers classes for a range of styles, skill levels, and goals. From slow, restorative flows to more challenging strength-based practices, the depth of content makes it easy to build a consistent yoga routine.

Beyond yoga, Alo Wellness Club also includes a wide variety of fitness classes, including Pilates, barre, sculpt, HIIT, strength, dance, prenatal/postnatal, and more. The platform also now offers mindfulness classes such as reiki, sound baths, breathwork, and meditation, along with focused wellness classes for topics like nutrition, personal growth, cycle syncing, sleep, and self care. 

While The Sculpt Society isn’t exclusively a prenatal platform, its pregnancy- and postpartum-specific programming is thoughtfully designed and easy to follow. The platform is known for its approachable, feel-good workouts, and its prenatal and postpartum offerings are no exception. 

The Sculpt Society’s prenatal and postpartum programming focuses on low-impact, joint-friendly movement that feels supportive during pregnancy and recovery. Classes emphasize strength, mobility, and connection rather than intensity, making them easy to return to even on lower-energy days. The tone is realistic and encouraging, which can make a big difference during this stage of life.

As a whole, The Sculpt Society offers sculpt, dance cardio, and strength classes, as well as full-body classes (which blend all of the above). 

As a marathon runner myself, I know consistency matters more than anything else when training for a race. That’s where Strava and Runna work especially well together. 

On Strava, you can map routes, log runs, analyze pace, distance, elevation, and heart rate, and see how your training stacks up over time. The social and competitive elements (segments, challenges, clubs) can be surprisingly motivating, especially during longer training blocks.

Runna (acquired by Strava in 2025) is focused entirely on structured run training. After you input your goals, experience level, and available training days, the app builds a personalized plan (whether you’re training for a 5K, half marathon, or marathon). Workouts are clearly outlined, and adapt over time as your fitness improves. You can also add strength training, yoga, pilates, and stretch & stability workouts to your plan.

In case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m a bit obsessed with online workout programs. But can you blame me? The ability to access my favorite classes at home has seriously changed my life. It helps me stay consistent and it really fuels my desire to cycle through different types of workouts (which, by the way, might just be the key to living longer). 

Online workout programs make it easier than ever to find movement that fits your life, schedule, and preferences. Whether you’re looking for structured strength training, low-impact sculpting, or an uplifting group fitness vibe, there’s likely a platform on this list for you.