From Apple Fitness+ and AARMY to Zwift and CardioCast, here are our favorite spin class apps.
Best spin class apps
Peloton
Arguably the most popular spin class app, Peloton changed the way we exercise at home. With various instructors, live classes, pre-recorded spins, and personalized interactions with virtual participants (like you), Peloton gives you everything you need to succeed. Truly. Peloton has millions of subscribers, and for good reason. The app also includes a variety of stats, so you can track your input, output, and overall workout results. Stay motivated through every ride. (iOS, Android, free with in-app purchases).
Apple Fitness+
A completely new fitness experience—one that dynamically integrates your personal metrics from Apple Watch along with music from your favorite artists—Apple Fitness+ is a (relatively) new on-demand, app-based experience. In fact, the program just launched late last year, boasting a little over 100 cycling classes. However, don’t let the small variety fool you. This spin class are fun, fast-paced, and power-driven. They also work nicely with your iPhone, iPad, and/or Apple TV. Perfect for Apple lovers and users. (iOS, $9.99 per month).
AARMY
If you’re looking for a high-end training program—one with all the bells and whistles—AARMY may be right for you. With dozens of new classes each week, great music and varied playlists, and the world’s top fitness coaches, AARMY’s workouts are high-quality and high-intensity. Seriously. These spins are not for the faint of heart. (iOS, Android, free with in-app purchases.)
Zwift
If you want your indoor spin session to feel like an outdoor ride, Zwift has got you covered. With more than 1,000 rides and hundreds of immersive environments, Zwift takes you to and through the streets. (Literally.) You can sightsee New York and the Swiss Alps all while indoors, from the comfort of your spin bike. There are also 200 live events every day, so you can race against real people in real-time. (iOS, Android, free with in-app purchases).
CardioCast
The Sufferfest
Designed by world-class sports scientists, The Sufferfest is an amazing cycling app. But what makes The Sufferfest so great? Well, you can choose from multiple spin classes across 11 different categories, including base, climbing, drills, and endurance. You can compete in “real-life” races, i.e. The Sufferfest will put you in the middle of races like the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia thanks to the inclusion of officially licensed footage, and with a four-dimensional power platform (and some serious stats) you can unlock your performance potential with this highly personalized program. (iOS, free with in-app purchases).
Equinox+
Do you love SoulCycle? Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced spin class—ones that will keep you pedaling (and powering through) until the very end? If so, Equinox+ may be right for you. With 30- and 45-minute classes from SoulCycle, plus running workouts from Precision Run, strength training sessions led by Equinox trainers, as well as yoga, meditation, and recovery classes, Equinox+ is a powerful contender in the at-home workout sphere. Take one of the hundreds of on-demand classes wherever and whenever you’re ready. (iOS, Android, free with in-app purchases). Next up, here are 63+ of the funniest Peloton memes and tweets.
