We’re sharing our favorite Apple Watch fitness apps for you to try.
Couch to 5K
Gentle but effective program.
Works on a treadmill as well as outside.
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Different motivational coaches to listen to.
Only offers basic statistics on Apple Watch.
Not much use after nine weeks.
Few people can go from no running to comfortably running a 5K race.
Carrot Fit
Variety of exercises for experienced users.
Fun rewards that unlock over time.
Entertaining twist on a familiar format.
Some of the humor doesn’t always land.
More exercises cost $1.99 to unlock.
Carrot Fit keeps things lighthearted yet challenging for experienced gym-goers.
Aimed at those who already exercise, it taunts users through sarcastic messages and a sly sense of humor.
Its various methods of tracking your progress are a great form of encouragement in the long term.
Gymaholic
Track reps and sets easily.
Look back to see how much progress you’ve made.
Supports hundreds of different exercises.
Need to know the names of your exercises beforehand.
Designed for experienced gym users.
Gymaholic is one of our favorite ways to track workouts and sets on your Apple Watch.
The basic app is free with a premium version that offers all features for an annual fee.
Keelo
A personal trainer on your Apple Watch.
Mix of beginner and more advanced workouts.
Focuses on completing exercises safely.
Watch app is a little basic.
Keelo is a substantial strength HIIT workout plan for those who want to get stronger faster.
The app also tracks reps completed and timings, so you know exactly what to do next and when.
Keelo isn’t cheap, but as a replacement for a personal trainer, it’s hard to fault.
MapMyFitness
Advanced features for serious runners.
Connects to MyFitnessPal and other fitness apps.
Easy to create routes to follow.
Subscription unlocks some of the best features.
Sometimes complicated to sync other devices with it.
MapMyFitness is a useful companion for the avid runner.
For the dedicated runner, MapMyFitness is a feature-rich option.
It also tracks over 600 other activities for added convenience.
MyFitnessPal
View “spare” calories for the day.
Simple interface that’s easy to use.
Syncs with many other apps.
Apple Watch version is pretty basic.
Premium subscription needed to make the most of it.
The app is free to download, but an annual premium subscription unlocks all features.
GymBook
Easy to create your own routines.
Lots of ways to track your body’s improvements.
Not the prettiest of apps.
you’re gonna wanna pay $9 to get everything.
The accompanying iPhone app fills in the details by showing users how to complete the workout safely.
Streaks Workout
Simple exercises to learn.
Easy to create your own workout routine.
Fits into any daily routine.
Basic descriptions on the Apple Watch.
Limited instruction on how to avoid injury.
Users can choose exactly which exercises they want to complete, devising their own personalized workout plans.
It’s all done on the Apple Watch with more extensive statistics available on youriPhone.
The app costs $4.99 with no additionalin-app purchasesrequired.
Strava
Hassle-free and very easy to use.
Tracks every stat imaginable.
Social features so you could compete with friends.
No free customizable training plans.
Need to pay for advanced features.
Strava is one of the simplest exercise apps out there.
With a free account, you’re free to log workouts and enjoy the social networking component.
