As many of the country’s gyms and fitness voluntarily halt operationsor face government-mandated closures, now might be the best timeto try a fitness app. Somearecurrentlyoffering free trials for new subscribers, while others,like ,, and ,areintroducing new,complementary ways to keep subscribers moving beyond their go-to at-home workout during the pandemic. And many require little to no fancy equipment. Below arenine of our favorite apps to keep you movingduring this time ofsocial distancing.
Down Dog
Good For: Those looking for customizable workouts
’s four apps are each tailored towarda different activity: yoga, barre, high-intensity interval training, orseven-minutefull-body workouts. Now all areofferinga free trialthrough May1. (Students, teachers, and health care professionals can receive a free trial through July 1.) Workouts range from five-minute HIIT routinesto 90 minutes of yoga. Each app provides the option to pick the type of music you want and the level of intensity—we particularly liked the uniqueseven-minute workout app, which combines cardio and strength training. You’ll also never get the same workout twice, thanks tonew exercise sequences generated every time you log in.After the trial, Down Dog costs $7.99 per month.
CorePower Yoga
Good For: Amix of high-intensity and relaxing yoga classesled by energetic instructors
After all of its studios across the country, CorePower is making its online classes free for everyone. includes the company’s most popular sessions, including Hot Power Fusion, which focuses on strengthening the core and upper body;Yoga Sculpt, which combines free weights with yoga and cardio;and the Vinyasa-style CorePower Yoga 1 and 2. Each video ranges from 30 minutes to anhour, and the app also provides four short meditation/breathing exercises. An on-demandmembership typically costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually.
Peloton Digital
Good For: Awide array of workouts coupled with fitness tracking
Primarily known for its stationary bike workouts, is extending its free trial for new subscribers from its normal 30 days to 90 days. Users will have access to the app’s full set ofclasses—including yoga, strength training, and virtual running training—and can choose from on-demand, prerecorded workouts or take a livedaily class taught by a Pelotoninstructor. The app also allows you to set goals and track your progress,and it awardsvirtualmedals and badges for the completion ofeach milestone. A stationary indoor bike is required for cycling classes, and a treadmillis neededfor some of the running workouts (however, equipment need notbe from Peloton). After the trial, the Peloton Digital Membership costs $12.99 per month.
Aaptiv
Good For: Intermediate to advanced athletes who want a more hands-off workout
’s seven-day free trial lets you sample a variety of classes, including strength training, yoga, and stretching. The only audio-based app of thisbunch, all of Aaptiv’sworkouts areled by energetic trainers that guide youthrough yourheadphones. Many classes require no equipment, though some are tailored toward elliptical, treadmill, and cycling routines. Because you can’t see how the moves are done, this is more suitedfor intermediate to advanced users. After the trial, Aaptiv costs $15 per month.
Les Mills On Demand
Good For: A widerange of workouts, including options for new parentsand young kids
Les Mills offers a 14-day free trial for access tomore than 800 workouts , rangingfrom 15 to 55 minutes long. We liked the variety, which includes high-intensity interval training, dance cardio, and martial-arts-inspired workouts, and the fact that many of the classes are offered in Spanish as well as English. For those with kids at home,the appalso has optionsfor children that combine fitness education with easy-to-follow cardio moves.
If you’d prefer to access workouts through your computer, the company has also created a free (temporary)loaded with over 100 at-home workouts, including Les Mills’ Bodypumpweight lifting, barre classes, and routinesfor new parentsthat focus on moves you can do while carrying a baby—like squats and shoulder work. An on-demand monthly membership costs $14.99, though prices vary with an annual subscription.
Centr Fit
Good For:Mind and body care,high-intensity workouts, and meal-prep inspiration
If you’ve ever wanted to train with a celebrity,thisis your chance. , founded by actor Chris Hemsworth, offers a seven-day free trial through the company’s appas well as a six-week free trialif you sign up through Centr.combeforeMarch 31.The app featuresHIIT, boxing, yoga, and strength training in 20-to-40-minute workouts led by Hemsworth’s personal-fitness team and accompanied by the actorhimself, as well as guided meditations and ideas for healthy meal plans, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and pescatarian options. The app’sweekly planner lets you organize your schedule so you have all your fitness goals and recipes in one place. A Centr monthly membership costs $29.99, though prices vary with an annual subscription.
Fitbod
Good For: Personalizedworkouts that don’t require video or audio
typically offers three free strength-building workouts to new users, an option that hasexpanded to includefree body-weight workouts until May 1. Each is easy to customize:choose the muscles you want to target, the number of reps, and the length of the workout. Fitbodthen uses a training algorithm that takes your fitness level, past workouts, and available gym equipment into consideration to create a personalized routinewith moves of varying intensities and repetitions. If you like watching a video or listening to audio training,this app isn’t for you;with Fitbod, you’ll follow written instructionsoff the app. Fitbod typically costs $9.99 per month.
Unplug
Good For: Those new to a meditation practice who would like to set specific goals
’s one-week free trial helps new users practice daily meditation techniques like mindful breathing through videos divided intocategories that target focus points likesleep, stress management, and motivation. The app’s Meditation of the Day, which can include 16-secondsessions based on setting intentions or finding calmness, is a helpful tool to encourage daily practice. After the trial, Unplug’s monthly membership costs $7.99. The company’s studio classes are also being livestreamed on its while its physical locations are closed.
ClassPass
Good For: ClassPass subscribers looking to get the most out of their membership
Although typically connects users with local fitness studios, global membership is temporarily suspended. Nowthe company is offering everyonefree access to 2,000 prerecorded video and audio workouts through its app,taught by contributing fitness teachers from studios around the world. These classes range in style and intensity and include yoga, cardio, HIIT, andstrength training, as well as workouts focused on specific areas of the body. ClassPass also offers livestreamed sessionsfrom studio partners, but you’ll need to purchase those. For the next two months, 100 percentof the proceeds from each livestreamed class will go directly to the local studio teaching the class.ClassPass membership costsvary by city, rangingfrom around $45 to $150 per month.