Fitness reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Fitness brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AppleWatch, r/OculusQuest, r/Fitness_India, r/FitnessTrackers, r/AppleFitnessPlus. Top-rated brands include Garmin (4.3/5), Apple (4.5/5), HEVY (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews170
Subreddits36
Posts45
Brands71
Products45
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#1
Garmin
4.3
(33)
"Garmin is best."
"I'd say mas better si Garmin coz all in na, battery is way better than Apple watch."
"Hi! I use and like the Garmins."
"I really like my garmin instinct 2."
"I've had the forerunner 955 for about 2 months now and I highly highly recommend"
"If your priority is sports, Garmin paired with a heart rate strap... is the way to go."
"Has been my trio that has worked the best to get me through training."
"Nothing is better than Garmin. Period."
"It's the best investment, watches regarding. My opinion."
"Any of the modern Garmins (Forerunner x55 series, Epix, Fenix 7 or above) - great 24/7 tracking"
#2
Apple
4.5
(12)
"Apple Watch 9 41mm on Flipkart is roughly around 27k could be lesser with discounts."
"You can get Apple Watch SE GPS for 22k... overall SE will give you everything you are looking for with same accuracy as watch 9."
"Overall apple has best accuracy"
"But with iPhone only Apple Watch LTE makes sense."
"Apple Watch. Does she have a iPhone"
"Apple watch"
"I give 100% credit to AF+."
"I started walking using the Apple Fitness+ treadmill workouts and started running during some intervals."
"I love AutoSleep, and it’s a one time purchase for less than $10."
"I love AF+ but I don’t use it for running."
#3
HEVY
4.9
(7)
"Hevy is better and free."
"Hevy is your answer"
"Hevy."
"Hevy"
"Hevy is the best fitness planner imo."
"I've tried them all but use Hevy as my daily driver."
"I like HEVY its got a community kinda thing."
#4
Whoop
4.6
(5)
"I really like it."
"Whoop hands down."
"If she is really into fitness then you can check whoop else go w Apple Watch."
"Whoop"
"Whoop provides deeper metrics and is cost-effective for a subscription."
#5
Supernatural
4.6
(5)
"Supernatural is more fun, easier to stick with, and focuses on making exercise enjoyable."
"Recently, I alternate days using it and Supernatural."
"Supernatural is awesome."
"Supernatural is $9.99/mo, but to me it’s worth it."
"Supernatural has excellent music, presentation, new content that's added often and consistently."
#6
Fitbit
3.1
(7)
"Garmin Venu Sq 2 and Fitbit Charge 6 are two good options at that price range."
"I got a fitbit versa 2 used from eBay and use the HR pacing app, which alerts me when my HR is at AT."
"I’ve had a few and i like my fitbit charge 6 a lot!"
"It worked ok."
"Fitbit has a subscription model, may free 6 or so months when you purchase."
"The Charge 6 was neat, but only lasted me two months."
"Fitbit is better at sleep tracking but their watches are more primitive at workout tracking and poorer quality."
#7
Apple Watch
4.0
(5)
"My Apple Watch does the same but also heart rate and other metrics."
"I bought it for the heart rate monitor and afib detection."
"I mean the best hybrid is Apple Watch."
"You might also find the last generation "Series 9" for around $300 this weekend."
"I would suggest Apple Watch SE2."
#8
Caliber
4.5
(4)
"Caliber is totes da best."
"I absolutely love Caliber! I tried several before finding this one and it meets all of my needs."
"Impressed by their strength level feature."
"Impressed by their strength level feature."
#9
Thrill of the Fight
4.3
(4)
"Thrill of the Fight is an excellent VR boxing game."
"Thrill of the Fight has been my go to fitness app for the past 3 years because I burn the most calories and get the best workout."
"Thrill of the Fight all the way :P A few rounds and I am worn out."
"If you hate yourself but still want the most hardcore fitness game."
#10
Fitbit Inspire 3
4.0
(4)
"The inspire 3 is on the cheaper end and gets everything I needed it to get done."
"I have an Inspire 3. It is small-ish, less expensive, water resistant (I swim with mine and you can wear it in the shower). I do get text notifications, but I cannot make or reject calls on it."
"Look at the Fitbit Inspire 3. Can't answer or reject calls, but does notify on calls and can read texts and emails. Has Find My Phone."
"Fitbit Inspire 3 may be your best bets."
#11
Les Mills
5.0
(3)
"The best one for workouts that’s actually straight up work outs is Les Mills."
"Defo Les Mills. No subscription and plenty of workouts included to keep you going for a while."
"Les Mills is excellent. I have been using it regularly for well over a year."
#12
SwoleMate
4.7
(3)
"I built my own workout tracker that is free to use called SwoleMate."
"I built my own workout tracker that is free to use called SwoleMate."
"I built my own workout tracker that is free to use called SwoleMate"
#13
HealthFit
4.7
(3)
"I’m a huge HealthFit fan."
"If you’re a runner, HealthFit is a must."
"The app HealthFit shows this info clearly and provides a method to export to other fitness platforms."
#14
WorkOutDoors
4.7
(3)
"WorkOutDoors saved me from dropping hundreds of dollars on a Garmin that I really didn’t need or want."
"Check out WorkOutDoors."
"I love WorkOutdoors for running."
#15
Bevel
4.0
(3)
"I use bevel (free version) and genteler streak (paid version) I love the combo, and with the fitness app from apple itself it has everything i need!"
"I've been loving bevel"
"I found Bevel very helpful."
#16
Strong
5.0
(2)
"I use an app called Strong. I love it! I build my workouts in templates and I can track my weight history and progression."
"Strong. Great tracking, rest timers, workout to workout records, preset and custom workouts."
#17
Pistol Whip
5.0
(2)
"If you want to have fun while doing cardio."
"I used to love Pistol Whip for exercise, you squat and move around like that."
#18
Body Combat
4.5
(2)
"Body Combat is more intense than those games, requiring actual force on each punch."
"I quite like Body Combat especially since it’s not requiring a subscription."
#19
Synth Riders
4.5
(2)
"I use Synth Riders and swing hard at the stuff."
"Synth Riders is a great VR workout."
#20
Fitbit Charge 6
4.5
(2)
"Out of those I’d go Charge 6"
"I got the charge 6 battery lasts around 5-7 days."
#21
Lifetime Fitness
4.5
(2)
"My parents (early 70s) get personal training at Expo Life Fitness and both really love it."
"Lifetime fitness has many older programs and pool gymnastics and has silver sneakers low cost membership"
#22
Athlytic
4.0
(2)
"Athlytic is good"
"I vote Athlytic and I probably will continue subs for Athlytic."
#23
BodyState
4.0
(2)
"I would suggest BodyState for basic information."
"Give BodyState a try for basic information on recovery."
#24
Apple Fitness
4.0
(2)
"Honestly Apple Fitness is pretty good"
"I just use the standard Apple Watch one, has as much info that I need to stay fit."
#25
AF+ Running Programs
3.5
(2)
"I really like the running programs on the app. The 'time to run' generally has good music."
"AF+ is terrible for running newbies. Start with two week structure like this."
#26
Healthworks
3.0
(2)
"It's soooo much cheaper. Sure it's not as swanky as healthworks, but the price differential makes it apples to oranges."
"The price of healthworks is not worth it unless you do a lot of their classes (which are good). Retro fitness is perfectly serviceable, although it is crowded at peak times."
#27
Armor Gym
3.0
(2)
"Armor Gym has great equipment but terrible vibes. Definitely get a day pass and check it out before you sign a contract."
"There is Armor Gym in Crestwood blvd. Haven't been but it looks like what you're looking for"
#28
LA Fitness
3.0
(2)
"LA FITNESS. 1st Ave has an indoor pool. Nice gym"
"The pool at LA is super small and usually occupied. LA Fitness did have more gym equipment."
#29
Creed VR
5.0
(1)
"Creed VR (I like this better than Thrill of the fight) It's fun doing the punching dummy challenges and doing sparring practice against Rocky in the ring."
#30
Peloton App
5.0
(1)
"For me, it’s the peloton app. I also have the bike, but utilize the app for strength training, yoga, and Pilates."
#31
Tempo
5.0
(1)
"It’s like Peloton but with weights. You basically get your own home gym set up with an app that matches."
#32
Bodi
5.0
(1)
"I love the Bodi app/workouts! I just got it a little more than a month ago and started with a beginner 3 week class."
#33
Boostcamp
5.0
(1)
"Boostcamp is easily the best workout app I've ever used."
#34
FITIV Pulse App
5.0
(1)
"FITIV Pulse app is pretty neat!"
#35
Nobull
5.0
(1)
"P'tula for leggings and nobull for tanks."
#36
P'tula
5.0
(1)
"P'tula for leggings and nobull for tanks."
#37
Withings
5.0
(1)
"Withings! It's not on your list, but I literally only have to charge it once or twice a month."
#38
Peak City Gym
5.0
(1)
"Peak City Gym is AWESOME and it caters to folks over 40."
#39
Heavy
5.0
(1)
"Heavy is excellent. Lifetime purchase. You can create your own exercises."
#40
Caloric
5.0
(1)
"Completely free, super user-friendly."
#41
Peloton
5.0
(1)
"It’s the most hated but the best in the industry."
#42
Fitia
5.0
(1)
"Fitia is a great app."
#43
Brooks
5.0
(1)
"I am partial to brooks for sports bras. their gear has lasted for years."
#44
Mind Pump
5.0
(1)
"If you need good programming, I would recommend Mind Pump."
#45
Fittr
5.0
(1)
"Fittr hart ring is best to track fitness"
#46
Zombies, Run! Couch to 5K
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend starting with a Couch to 5k app. I used Zombies, Run! partially because it scaled up slowly."
#47
None to Run
5.0
(1)
"The None to Run app turned me into a runner. Highly recommended and worth the cost."
#48
Polar
5.0
(1)
"I use the H10 Polar strap as well."
#49
Virgin Active
5.0
(1)
"Virgin Active would definitely be one of the best ones. You've got a steam and ice room. Jacuzzi and swimming pool."
#50
Wahoo
4.0
(1)
"I use a Wahoo chest band and its phone app."
#51
Apple Watch SE
4.0
(1)
"Apple Watch SE is already pretty good for general tracking actually."
#52
Polar Watch
4.0
(1)
"I love my polar watch! It tracks all the things you mentioned, like heartrate, sleep, steps and overall activity."
#53
Suunto Watches
4.0
(1)
"Suunto watches do all of this. Works on bike too."
#54
Garmin 735 XT
4.0
(1)
"I have a Garmin 735 XT and a Garmin 255. They are good."
#55
Garmin Vivosmart 5
4.0
(1)
"There’s also the Garmin Vivosmart 5."
#56
Oura Ring
4.0
(1)
"My Oura Ring has been tracking it pretty well."
#57
Oura
4.0
(1)
"Oura is probably the best for that, but it mainly works as an accountability tool."
#58
Kim's Magic Pop
4.0
(1)
"This packaged snack called Kim's Magic Pop - they're these wheat/rice cake things."
#59
Apple Fitness Plus
4.0
(1)
"I love Apple fitness plus."
#60
Amazfit
4.0
(1)
"Amazfit."
#61
OnePlus
4.0
(1)
"OnePlus watch, samsung watch upto the last generation, apple watch upto series 9."
#62
Coros
4.0
(1)
"I did buy a coros pace 3 for a relatively low price that I wear for long training and long races."
#63
Fabletics
4.0
(1)
"Fabletics for leggings. Puma is my fave sports bra."
#64
Samsung
4.0
(1)
"I'm using galaxy 4 and i very much like it"
#65
Chuze
4.0
(1)
"Chuze on Grant and Craycroft has a great facility."
#66
AF+ Strength Training
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend AF+ strength training along with a proper high protein diet and caloric deficit to lose weight."
#67
Runna
4.0
(1)
"Runna is very good but it’s subscription."
#68
Cascade Club
4.0
(1)
"Cascade Club is a pretty swanky one. Not cheap, and I doubt they have all of the things you’re looking for. But, it’s one of the best gyms I’ve been to."
#69
Muscle Factory
4.0
(1)
"If you're looking for an actual proper gym look at somewhere like Muscle Factory."
#70
GHF
4.0
(1)
"Any other membership will be more expensive than GHF."
#71
Huawei
3.0
(1)
"Alternative would be [Huawei]"
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