The Best of 2025
    THE Best in

    Fitness & Training

    Celebrating fitness professionals, gyms, and brands that transform lives through innovative training methods and wellness excellence.

    2025 Edition

    The Best Fitness & Training of the Year — 2025 Edition

    Fitness professionals, gyms, and brands that transform lives through innovative training methods and wellness excellence.

    Name/Brand
    Peloton
    United States
    Connected workout leader, subscription platform with millions of users, instructor-led classes revolutionizing home fitness
    Chris Bumstead
    Canada
    5x Classic Physique Mr. Olympia, 25M+ Instagram followers, fitness icon and influencer
    Whitney Simmons
    United States
    4M Instagram followers, 2.3M+ YouTube subscribers, fitness influencer and program creator
    Senada Greca
    Albania/United States
    6.2M Instagram followers, holistic fitness and personal development blend
    Andrei Deiu
    Romania/United Kingdom
    5.9M Instagram followers, competitive pro bodybuilder, clothing line founder
    Adriene Mishler
    United States
    12M+ YouTube subscribers, 1.3M Instagram followers, Yoga with Adriene phenomenon
    Tonal
    United States
    Smart home gym system, AI-powered strength training, digital weight technology
    Mirror
    United States
    Interactive fitness mirror, Lululemon-owned connected fitness
    Gymshark
    United Kingdom
    Fitness apparel empire, influencer marketing pioneer, £1B+ valuation
    Lululemon
    Canada
    Athletic apparel leader, Mirror acquisition, studio and community focus
    Nike Training
    United States
    Nike Training Club app, global fitness content, athletic wear innovation
    Apple Fitness+
    United States
    Apple Watch integration, studio fitness classes, ecosystem fitness platform
    WHOOP
    United States
    Recovery and strain monitoring, athlete-focused wearable, sleep tracking leader
    Barry's Bootcamp
    United States
    High-intensity interval training pioneer, luxury boutique fitness, global expansion
    CrossFit
    United States
    Functional fitness movement, CrossFit Games, 15,000+ affiliated gyms worldwide
    Orangetheory Fitness
    United States
    Heart-rate based interval training, 1,500+ studios globally, science-backed workouts
    F45 Training
    Australia
    Team-based functional training, 3,000+ studios worldwide, 45-minute HIIT workouts
    SoulCycle
    United States
    Indoor cycling phenomenon, community-driven fitness, cult following
    Equinox
    United States
    Luxury fitness club leader, high-end facilities, premium member experience
    24 Hour Fitness
    United States
    Large gym chain, accessible fitness, nationwide presence
    LA Fitness
    United States
    Affordable gym chain, multi-club access, comprehensive facilities
    Gold's Gym
    United States
    Bodybuilding icon since 1965, muscle beach heritage, global brand
    Anytime Fitness
    United States
    24/7 gym access, 5,000+ locations worldwide, franchising success
    Planet Fitness
    United States
    Judgment-free zone philosophy, affordable fitness, 2,400+ locations
    Pure Gym
    United Kingdom
    UK fitness leader, no-contract model, 24/7 access
    Les Mills
    New Zealand
    Group fitness programs, BodyPump, BodyCombat, global licensing
    Kayla Itsines
    Australia
    BBG program creator, Sweat app, 14M+ Instagram followers, fitness entrepreneur
    Joe Wicks
    United Kingdom
    The Body Coach, YouTube fitness, lockdown PE phenomenon, millions of followers
    Chloe Ting
    Brunei/Australia
    Free workout programs, 24M+ YouTube subscribers, viral fitness challenges
    Pamela Reif
    Germany
    European fitness influencer, 9M+ Instagram, free YouTube workouts
    Jeff Cavaliere (Athlean-X)
    United States
    13M+ YouTube subscribers, physical therapist and strength coach, science-based training
    Jeff Nippard
    Canada
    Science-explained fitness, natural bodybuilding, evidence-based training
    Natacha Océane
    Venezuela/United Kingdom
    Science communication in fitness, 2M+ YouTube subscribers
    Caroline Girvan
    Northern Ireland
    Free structured workout programs, EPIC series, 2M+ YouTube subscribers
    MadFit
    Canada
    At-home workout videos, dance cardio, 9M+ YouTube subscribers
    Simeon Panda
    United Kingdom
    Natural bodybuilder, 8M+ Instagram followers, SP Aesthetics brand
    Mike Thurston
    United Kingdom
    Fitness YouTuber, THRST app, UK fitness influence
    Greg Doucette
    Canada
    Cookbook author, honest fitness commentary, supplement company
    Will Tennyson
    Canada
    Fitness content creator, diet challenges, entertaining approach
    Jesse James West
    United States
    Fitness YouTuber, Gen Z fitness influence
    Megan Grubb
    United Kingdom
    Sustainable fitness approach, plant-based athlete
    Stephanie Buttermore
    United States
    PhD in pathology, science-based fitness content
    Bret Contreras
    United States
    The Glute Guy, evidence-based training, PhD researcher
    Brad Schoenfeld
    United States
    PhD exercise science researcher, hypertrophy expert
    Layne Norton
    United States
    PhD nutritional sciences, Biolayne, evidence-based nutrition
    Eric Helms
    United States
    3DMJ co-founder, PhD researcher, bodybuilding scientist
    Alberto Nuñez
    United States
    Natural bodybuilder, 3DMJ, evidence-based coaching
    Omar Isuf
    Canada
    Powerlifting and bodybuilding content, long-time YouTube fitness
    Alan Thrall
    United States
    Untamed Strength, powerlifting coach, strength training educator
    Megsquats (Meg Gallagher)
    United States
    Powerlifting content, Stronger by the Day program, female strength training
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    Innovation

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    Industry influence

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