Best for: Conditioning
Tracey Anderson
With over two decades of experience, Gwyneth Paltrow’s trainer Tracy Anderson is a household name who sculpts and tones bodies globally, online from her studios. The challenging workouts that evolve weekly have three levels, and the sTArt programme is designed for beginners new to the TA method or exercise in general. Her unique method combines cardio sessions with repetitive conditioning movements that target hundreds of small muscles. There’s a two-week trial period for monthly and annual subscriptions, and you can buy all the equipment on her online shop to set up your personal studio at home.
Best for: Dance
The Sculpt Society
If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to get fit, Megan Roup’s cardio dance sculpting workouts are addictive, fun and effective. The highly energetic celebrity trainer uses a combination of simple moves, sliders, resistance bands, and light weights for classes that sculpt and tone. Monthly and annual subscriptions with a two-week trial period are available, and the best place to start is the TSS four-week programme that includes a large library of on-demand workouts ranging from five- to 50-minutes long.
Best for: Yoga
Glo
With 16 yoga styles to choose from, a global network of world-class instructors, and over 4,000 on-demand classes, Glo has quickly become the go-to app and streaming service for yogis and yoga teachers all over the world. Try physical, emotional, and spiritual classes ranging from five minutes to two hours in duration, or a Yoga Alliance-certified course if you’re a teacher looking to deepen your knowledge. We recommend arm balances and inversions with Jason Crandell, and Prana Shakti with Rod Stryker if you don’t know where to begin.
Best for: Ballet
Ballet Beautiful
Ballet Beautiful founder and former professional ballerina Mary Helen Bowers is behind the fitness regimes of many models, as well as Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning Black Swan performance. The online subscription has everything you need to work your way towards an athletic and elegant physique, including more than 300 videos with personalised programming and tailored workouts.
Best for: Barre
Barre3
Workouts range from 10 minutes to an hour in duration on this full-body workout app, with videos by expert trainers. Site-centric class options are available to focus on various areas such as core and thighs, and you can filter workouts suitable for the equipment you have at home. The first 15 days are free, and the most popular full-body workouts combine strength, conditioning, cardio, and mindfulness.
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