10 apps to help you stay healthy during the holidays

It’s 2025, and health and wellness are everywhere. Your feed probably looks like 2012 all over again with gym selfies, hot-girl walks, supplement hauls, and progress pics showing up every time you scroll. Wellness is trending again for a reason: people want to feel better, take control, and have something in their routine that actually supports them, especially as the holidays start creeping in and everything gets a little louder. But we can’t always rely on TikTok or Reels to give us the health tips we actually need. Between recycled advice, quick-fix trends, and creators contradicting each other every five minutes, it’s easy to feel more confused than motivated. And even with all that content floating around, staying active in real life is still a challenge. Work gets busy, the weather cools down, and the holiday shuffle starts pulling us in every direction, which makes routines slip fast. If you’re feeling that too, here are a few apps that make staying healthy and grounded easier this season, whether you’re into hiking, meditation, strength training, or squeezing in a spin session without leaving your living room.

1. Fitness Online

Fitness Online is one of the most complete fitness app ecosystems I’ve tried for both gym and home workouts. The clean interface and 850+ exercise animations make movements easy to follow, and you can build your own routines or choose goal-based plans like strength, weight loss, sculpting, abs, and much more.

The Apple Watch app works on its own, so you can leave your phone in the locker while following animations, logging sets, switching exercises, and completing your entire workout right from your wrist. The analytics are a standout—tracking muscle groups, workout frequency, and progress with clear charts and an interactive 3D model. You also get personalized meal plans with 10,000+ nutritionist-created recipes, plus a social sports feed to connect with like-minded people, join discussions, and share your own posts. The app is free to download and offers a 14-day trial for its advanced analytics. Unlike many fitness apps, it stays usable for free once the trial ends through custom workout creation.

Try Fitness Online with a 14-day free trial.

2. Noom

Noom is a psychology-based diet and lifestyle program. It has a strong following and boasts that those who commit to Noom see life-changing results. At the start, you take an in-depth survey about your current lifestyle, habits, and health concerns. Noom then creates a premium health plan for you to reach your goals, typically with a goal date 5-10 months away. We tried Noom and appreciated the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach and the guidance provided as you work to build better habits and integrate them into your life. Noom helps you find exercises you enjoy, goals you can realistically achieve, and recipes you’ll enjoy eating. It can be a bit pricy at $70 a month but is cheaper if you purchase monthly bundles.

Try the Noom app for $70 a month

3. Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club has been one of the top fitness apps since I was in high school. My friends and I would gather in the soccer off-season to get a sweat in. The app has an extensive class library and additional sections for recipes and nutrition and holistic wellness. There are yoga classes, HIIT workouts, kickboxing lessons, and body-specific workouts like core and glutes. The Nike Training Club app makes fitness without equipment less intimidating and easier to integrate into your own life. One of my favorites is the ‘prepare for sleep’ style classes that help me calm down after long days and rest well.

It’s also worth mentioning it’s one of our overall favorite workout apps and now it’s free!

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4. Peloton

Everyone that I have asked about the Peloton app has given it two thumbs up and glowing reviews. And no, you don’t need one of their bikes or treadmills to use it. The app includes 10+ workout styles and thousands of classes you can join live or stream on-demand. You’ll find running, strength training, meditation, cycling, yoga, stretching, and more. One of my friends’ favorite features is the variety of class lengths. You can jump into a 10-minute session during your lunch break or opt for a longer 20- to 60-minute class when you’re ready to sweat. I recently bought an indoor cycling bike and plan to take advantage of Peloton’s 30-day free trial to see what the hype is about. And at $15.99 a month, it’s still an affordable way to get consistent, guided workouts.

Try the Peloton app for $15.99 a month

5. Moody Month

When friends of mine, especially women, ask me what apps I rely on most, Moody Month is always at the top of my list. It’s a super customizable daily health tracker. While it’s certainly geared toward those with periods, it could be used by anyone looking to track their mood, sleep, energy, and more.

It’s the most accurate cycle tracker I’ve ever used, which has saved me plenty of stress. I also really like the design and data tracker. The app makes it easy to log how you feel each day (including a journal section for notes) and then displays the overall trends in color-coded charts. Moody Month also features daily summaries of how you might be feeling based on your cycle, with suggested meals and exercise to support your body. They also upload a 10-15 yoga video every day, so you don’t have to leave the app for a little bit of grounding or energizing movement.

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6. Strava

If you enjoy running and cycling, Strava may be the fitness app for you. It integrates your social media contacts so you can support others in their fitness efforts and feel encouraged in your own goals as well. Some of the most dedicated athletes I know (marathon runners and really determined cyclists) rely on their Strava app to track their progress and connect with others. The app has a sophisticated tracker that works with both iPhone and Android devices so you can track your progress easily. You can also share your workouts (including images) and comment on posts by others. If you’re missing a local running or cycling group, Strava is a great alternative that provides that same sense of community. And maybe the most useful feature, Beacon, allows you to share your location while you’re out with select loved ones—keeping you safe.

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7. All Trails

All Trails is a detailed website that catalogs walking tours and hiking and biking trails all over the world. It’s a go-to for anyone adventurous, and the mobile app is wonderful. The app has over 100,000 trails that you can search and follow 24/7. The All Trails app makes exploring your hometown more exciting and can be a great tool for traveling around the holidays. Consider finding a trail you can explore in the middle of a long drive to see family. Or, find one close to home where you can get fresh air in the midst of entertaining guests. The app is free and has a simple interface that helps you plan trips and even get driving directions and weather updates.

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8. Aaptiv

Aaptiv takes training with an app to a new level, or at least a different one. Instead of using the screen for classes and guidance, you only need to connect your headphones. The audio-led classes are more accessible and comfortable for those of us who don’t enjoy having to pause during an online class to see the screen better. Aaptiv is also great because once you begin, you don’t need access to your phone; so you can put it in your pocket and focus on your body. Some classes have video or image cues that you can view before starting a workout, but it’s mainly audio-based. Like many fitness apps, Aaptiv helps you set and track goals from losing weight to moving daily. If you’re unsure if you’ll like the style, I suggest giving the free week-long trial a shot and going from there.

Try the Aaptiv app for $14.99 a month

9. Simple Habit

I’ve recently begun meditating more, and Simple Habit is my go-to for guided meditations. It’s a free app with mindfulness and meditation audio classes to help you find calm in as few as 5 minutes. My favorite mediation is “Relax Into Sleep” and I’ve listened to it over 40 times this year alone. If you upgrade to the premium subscription, you’ll gain access to more meditations and some fitness classes like yoga, core workouts, and pilates. Simple Habit is a great introduction to meditation and has plenty of free classes for beginners or experts alike.

Try the Simple Habit app for free

10. WW

WW, formerly Weight Watchers, is one of the original diet and wellness apps. After you complete the initial assessment, the program gives you a flexible, personalized structure designed to help you reach your goals and stay consistent. Its scientifically backed SmartPoints® system works with your body type and health information to encourage balanced nutrition and healthier habits over time. The app also connects you with a supportive community of members who share tips, encouragement, and motivation as you work toward your health and fitness goals.

Try the WW app for $3.19 a week