10 Best Online Workout Programs Of 2024 For Every Fitness Level

The benefits of regular exercise are undeniable: improved cardiovascular health1, better sleep2, and even reduced depressive symptoms3. Of course, staying motivated can still feel like an uphill battle—and online workout programs are a convenient and affordable way to develop an exercise routine you’ll actually stick with.

My entire view on exercise changed when I started working out at home; I got more consistent and I saw better results—but most importantly, I started enjoying my workouts.

And now that I’ve tested dozens of online workout programs, I know how to pick the best from the not-worth-your-money.

We've tested a lot of yoga apps, but Alo Moves continues to come out on top. You can search for classes based on style, difficulty level, duration, and more—and the app keeps track of every class you take, making it easy to note your progress and save favorite playlists or flows.

Thrive on variety? In addition to many forms of yoga, Alo Moves also has pilates, barre, strength training, and other types of workouts. Plus, there are meditation videos, sound baths, and reiki offerings as well.

Our deputy commerce editor, Braelyn Wood loves the variety Alo Moves adds to her exercise routine. If structure helps you stay motivated, Wood recommends checking out the app's curated programs, which outline specific class sequences for you to follow.

Future's monthly cost is higher than many of our other selections, but it’s the only online workout program that gives you access to your own personal trainer. Plus, the app costs less than most in-person trainers and offers way more access.

After being paired with a coach based on your preferences and goals, you’ll kick things off with a FaceTime call to discuss your plan. Next, you'll be given customized weekly workout plans—and you’ll have access to your coach via messaging and phone calls. 

Wood tested Future as well, and notes that as someone who sometimes needs a bit of a push to get a solo workout in, this level of daily interaction is huge. She recommends the Future app for both newbies and advanced strength trainers who are ready to push themselves to the next level.

Pvolve is an energizing and engaging online workout program with classes that will fire up muscles you didn’t even know you had. The workouts are great for toning, sculpting, lengthening, improving posture, and increasing mobility.

Whether you’re taking a strength, sculpt, cardio burn, or recovery class, every movement feels intentional—and the platform also offers a variety of workouts for pre- and postnatal. 

After testing Pvolve during the pandemic, Wood says she began to crave the low intensity of this at-home option. She notes that it targets small muscles many other workouts forget about, yet still works up a sweat and leaves your body feeling sore (in the best way). Plus, there's a decent amount of variety with classes focused on strength and cardio.

I love that Obé was designed specifically for women—and I can't ignore the 10,000+ reviews and 4.8 star rating on the App Store. What's more, Obé has the variety aspect down: every membership includes access to classes ranging from 5 to 60 minutes with options for barre, bounce, boxing, dance, HIIT, sculpting, strength training, yoga, and more.

There are stretching and foam rolling videos for recovery, fitness content for kids, workouts designed specifically for seniors, and meditations to help you relax and unwind. The instructors are upbeat and encouraging, with plenty of beginner-friendly content offered as well.

Obé offers thousands of on-demand classes, but I also love that you have the option to join live classes. The app offers up to 10 live classes every day, with a new scheduling dropping each week.

I used to be intimidated by dance cardio, but The Sculpt Society makes it approachable and welcoming. The instructors (including the app's founder, Megan Roup) use inclusive language in every class, adhering to all fitness levels.

“I’m never saying triggering messaging in fitness because I think it’s so detrimental to women and men—because that seeps in subconsciously,” Roup says. “My hope is that it really impacts how they’re starting to feel about themselves and their bodies.”

The best part? You don’t need to set aside a ton of time to get a workout in, and you don’t need any equipment either. Classes range from 10 to 60 minutes, with options to use light weights, a pilates ball, and sliders, or to modify without.

From classically-trained pilates instructor, Lia Bartha, B The Method is a low-impact, full-body method. The workouts can be done with no equipment, or with a pilates ball and light weights.

Each class has a pilates-esque feel, but there are a ton of different series, including pre and postnatal, myofascial release, length & reach, cardio flows, weighted series, and deep, focused series pertaining to certain muscle groups.

Bartha offers classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes, so it’s easy to squeeze in a workout even if you’re short on time. And if you’re new to pilates, there are a ton of great tutorials and beginner-friendly workouts.

Nope, Peloton is not just exercise bikes and treadmills. The online membership includes access to a huge variety of classes, both live and on-demand.

Of course, you will need a bike if you want to take part in cycling classes and a treadmill if you want to run indoors—but many of the yoga, meditation, stretching, barre, and strength training workouts can be done with no equipment at all. 

We’ve found most instructors to be engaging and high-energy, bringing positivity to classes and creating a community feel. Plus, everyone who teaches on the Peloton app is required to be a certified personal trainer—which means you'll only be taking classes with thoroughly vetted, knowledgable instructors.

Designed for women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or recently gave birth, The Bloom Method’s online workout program houses cardio, sculpt, strength, yoga, barre, and HIIT classes for every stage of pregnancy and thereafter. Plus, you'll find educational videos such as “pelvic floor education” and breathing exercises.

We love that the content is safe and effective for women throughout their motherhood journey. You can filter the on-demand library based on class type, length, or which trimester you are in (including “fourth-trimester” options for postnatal exercises). 

It's no surprise moms all over the world rave about The Bloom Method. The company’s website is full of success stories, testimonials, and reviews touting how effective the workouts are.

Les Mills+ is the online workout program from Les Mills, an esteemed group fitness company. There are thousands of classes to choose from, with a variety of methods available including strength training, cycling, dance, aerobics, HIIT, yoga, and martial arts.

Each class is led by world-class instructors with options for beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes—and the online community has more than 150,000 members, all of which are given access to a Facebook group to connect and share progress.

We love that there are a ton of equipment-free workouts to choose from—but when it comes to strength training in particular, the BODYPUMP classes are our absolute favorite.

Nike’s free fitness app is simple to navigate and offers more variety than many paid platforms. Choose from strength training, yoga, HIIT, running exercises, and more, with options to filter classes by duration, fitness level, and what equipment you have.

You can even create a personalized fitness plan with recommendations from the app based on your preferences and goals. And, as recovery junkies, we love that every class has a warm-up and a cool-down. 

The app regularly adds new content, with a ton of great programs and classes featuring celebrity instructors and trainers.

Online workout programs are a great option for anyone who is physically capable of exercising. Most of the options on our list offer multiple types of workouts, a variety of instructors, and a mix of live and on-demand classes.

There are even online workout programs that allow you to interact one-on-one with a personal trainer from your own home.

Certified personal trainer Calyn Brooke agrees that online workout programs are great for a variety of people, such as those who are short on time from commuting, new moms needing flexibility in their schedule, or people who simply prefer working out in their own space—including those with "a little gym-timidation."

After years of trekking to in-person workout classes and spending thousands of dollars on boutique fitness studios, I now work out almost exclusively at home. The best online workout programs have made working out more approachable, affordable, and accessible—and my results speak for themselves. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned athlete, you'll find an online workout program to benefit your body and your mind.