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.
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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 |
Selection Standards
Excellence Criteria
Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Fitness & Training.
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Training methodology
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Client results
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Facility quality
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Innovation
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