If you are on the hunt for handy tools to support your fitness goals, there are no shortage of choices. Thousands of apps provide a full spectrum of workout and fitness tracking features in a few swipes and taps. But how do you pick out the best and most trusted from this enormous pile? Here’s a closer look at six popular and highly rated health and fitness apps available on Android in 2026.
1. Gymshark
Gymshark is a good fit for those who prefer to work out on their own—in a summary of fitness apps, Forbes named it “Best for Solo Workouts.” While there are no social features, the app makes up for this with an extensive library of fitness plans and workouts. Users can create their own workouts, fine-tuning their fitness strategy down to the number of sets and reps for each exercise. The app also provides guided exercise tutorials led by trainers and athletes. Workouts can be personalized to focus on specific muscle groups or exercise types, with data integrated with health apps to monitor progress.
Free to download with no subscription fees, Gymshark also does not require WiFi or data to use the app—a helpful feature for frequent travelers who may find themselves in areas with a spotty signal. Users also benefit from access to step-by-step exercise breakdowns to ensure proper form and maximize performance. The app includes a gym safety section to help beginners familiarize themselves with weights and other equipment as well.
2. Peloton
Whatever your exercise goals, Peloton has plenty to offer, including classes for exercisers who do not own one of the brand’s treadmills or stationary bikes. Boasting a library of thousands of pre-recorded and live classes, the platform is frequently updated with new content. Peloton’s classes are categorized according to more than 15 workout types, ranging from strength and cardio to meditation and even outdoor classes.
Despite the wealth of resources on offer, the landing page is reassuringly easy to navigate, thanks to the intuitive filtering options. Testers from Good Housekeeping magazine particularly praised the choice and variety of classes on offer, which can prevent workout sessions from becoming dull or repetitive. This group of testers also responded positively to having their workout stats clearly displayed during and after each exercise session, with many opting to share their latest exercise exploits via social media. The app costs $13 per month.
3. Strava
Hailed as the “King of Social Cardio,” Strava centers around community motivation, inspiration, and competition. Free to download on Android with a subscription tier available, the app remains the undisputed champion for cyclists and runners, with more than 150 million users.
Strava—which means “strive” in Swedish—bills itself as an all-in-one fitness tracker and social network where athletes can track their workouts, visualize their progress, analyze their data, and compare themselves with others. The Segments feature allows users to compete against others on a particular trail or stretch of road, turning every run or bike ride into a potential race. Users can also join in challenges or create their own with friends and family, then compete to earn badges and the top slot on leaderboards. However, some of these features are only available with the subscription, which costs around $12 per month.
4. Shred
Incorporating content designed by both expert coaches and AI, Shred provides personalized training plans based on the user’s goals, schedule, equipment, starting point, and workout preferences. Users can choose from a range of expert-created programs focused on different forms of exercise and various goals, such as bulking, high interval training, aerobic conditioning, cross-training, and women’s strength training. Shred’s AI adapts to the user’s progress in real time, suggesting workout, rest, and other adjustments to keep the user on track. This feature can be helpful for preventing plateaus and taking the guesswork out of questions like “When should I increase my weights?” or “How often should I be resting?” with personalized, rather than generic, answers.
Shred’s other benefit is that it’s great for users who may not have access to a gym, as the app can build workouts based on whatever equipment the user has, be it a barbell, dumbbells, bands, or body weight only.
5. Oura
Touted as the most accurate smart device for fitness, recovery, and sleep, the Oura Ring is a tiny yet powerful wearable. Crafted in a simple band style, this smart ring boasts an impressive battery life of up to eight days from each 20 to 80-minute charge. Oura was designed to be worn on the finger, as this part of the body is more sensitive to movement and can yield more accurate heart rate data. The device’s sensors monitor activity, recovery, sleep, temperature trends, stress, heart rate, and more with considerable precision.
Meanwhile, the corresponding Oura app provides personal insights gathered from the ring. It can offer tailored recommendations and AI-powered suggestions to inform the user’s fitness and lifestyle choices, with data encrypted in transit and no data shared with third parties. The downside is that all these features do not come cheap—the ring costs around $350 and membership costs about $6 per month. Without membership, the ring will only function on a basic level that does not justify its expensive price.