Apple Fitness+

If you want the smoothest workout experience on an iPhone, Apple Fitness+ is still the best on the market. It’s built directly into Apple’s Fitness app, which means you can just choose your favorite workout as easily as choosing a playlist.

If you’re just starting out, the hardest thing is figuring out which workouts you need to hit and how long or hard you should work out. But with Apple Fitness+, you can let the app handle most of the heavy lifting. 

Instead of hunting for a routine, you pick a workout type (Strength, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, cycling, rowing, mindful cooldowns, and more) and follow the instructions of one of Apple’s coaches. If you have an Apple Watch — or even a set of AirPods Pro 3 — real-time metrics like your heartbeat show up on screen while you work out, which is strangely motivating, especially when you’re trying to see your progress.

Another great thing about the platform is that it offers various challenges and programs that are perfect for many occasions and people. For example, Apple regularly promotes January activity challenges and adds structured programs that are designed to help people restart routines without overthinking it.