If 2025 is the year you’ve finally promised yourself you’ll actually get fit, lose weight, run that marathon or lift weights, then you need to make sure you have as many tools at your disposal as possible.
Starting a new fitness challenge, program, or routine can be really daunting, especially for beginners. However, if you own a smartphone, there are plenty of great apps that can really help you reach your 2025 fitness goals. Many of them are free, while others require a subscription. Either way, starting with one of the best fitness apps can be one of the best ways to reach your fitness goals.
They can be downloaded to a smartphone you probably already have, and there’s usually no immediate upfront cost, like there is with a new fitness tracker, smartwatch, or gym membership. So whether you want to run your first marathon, track your calories, or just get out and walk, these are some of the best apps to help you reach your 2025 fitness goals.
1. Fitbod: Workout and Gym Planner
Fitbot is our number one pick for the best fitness apps for both iPhone and Android. It is a pocket-sized personal trainer with a wide range of exercises aimed at both beginners and experienced users. It also has an impressive user interface and can be used even without any equipment.
The full version will cost you $12.99/£10/AU$20 a month or $79.99/£63/AU$122 a year, but there’s a very limited free trial if you want to try it out.
2. rune
Runna is one of our favorite running apps thanks to its custom running programs, very solid design, and the wide range of features you get for free.
I’ve personally used this app for a really solid Couch to 5K plan, and the workouts have a really helpful guide that talks to you as you run. If you want to run in 2025, whether it’s your first 5K, an ultra, or something in between, this should definitely be at the top of your list.
3. Push
I have used Push for over a year as my daily training partner. It is an AI-powered strength training app with a stunning interface and training plans designed to give you maximum results in the gym when it comes to strength training. You won’t find anything other than weightlifting to build muscle, but if you want to gain mass in 2025, this is the one I would recommend.
4. My FitnessPal
There’s an old saying that you can’t beat training with a bad diet, and unfortunately, it’s true. All that hard work in the gym won’t matter if you’re not doing the heavy lifting in the kitchen.
Whether you want to lose those pounds, build muscle, or ensure you have energy for long distances, eating well is crucial. MyFitnessPal is an essential calorie tracking app that allows you to enter your goals and objectives and break down your macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) to help you reach your goal.
The main feature of the app is undoubtedly the barcode scanner, which gives you crowdsourced nutritional information about the foods you buy so you don’t have to enter it manually.
5. Strava
If you want to get outdoors and feel part of a fitness community, Strava’s 135 million members are waiting for you.
Always popular with cyclists and runners, Strava lets you record your exercise and share it with the world, so if you’re ultra-competitive and want to take your fitness to the next level, or want to join like-minded workouts in your first steps, it’s hard to go wrong with Strava. It also offers analysis and feedback, importing data from your wearable device, and tracking your kit.
6.Noom
Noom is a diet and weight loss app for sleepers that uses personalized programs and psychology to not only track your food and log calories, but also change your behavior and mindset around food.
It’s a dedicated weight loss app with a hefty price tag (at least $209 a year), but it could be a winning option for those who really want to delve into the psychology of food.
7. tasty
Tasty is a much more conventional recipe and meal planning app that can help you create great, tasty foods to support your diet.
There are plenty of indulgent and decadent recipes for cheat days, but there are also easy dinners, five-ingredient meals, and of course, healthy options for low-carb, low-calorie, high-protein, or low-fat meals.
8. Headspace
After a life-changing brush with health anxiety a couple of years ago, Headspace is one of the most important apps on my iPhone these days. There’s no point in doing all that legwork in the gym and at the table if you don’t also take care of your mental well-being.
Headspace features a wide range of mindfulness exercises, from short meditations and breathing exercises to 30-day courses. There are even guided meditations for exercises like yoga and cardio, as well as specific courses for mindful eating.
