Les 8 meilleures applications de CrossFit

The 8 Best CrossFit Apps

CrossFit workouts are known to be grueling. THE routines are designed to push you to your limits in the pursuit of ever greater gains. That said, not everything about starting CrossFit has to be a challenge. With the right apps, you can find workouts, track your progress and time intervals, and connect with other athletes, all with just a few taps or swipes on your smartphone or tablet.

Don't let the fear of having to throw a tire on the street or having to do 1,000 butterfly pull-ups scare you off. CrossFit offers many full-body benefits as cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility and balance that don't require you to perform superhuman feats. 1 With the right program and the right mindset, you can become a CrossFit pro on your own terms. It's a full body workout that changes daily to ensure every aspect of your mind, body and diet is beneficial.

There are tons of apps CrossFit , but you don't need to browse them yourself. Below, we've rounded up the best CrossFit apps based on variety, evidence-based workouts, whether or not you track your macros, and how affordable they are.

The 8 Best CrossFit Apps of 2023

  • Best Overall: SugarWOD
  • Ideal for the budget: SmartWOD Workout Generator
  • Ideal for mobility: GOWOD
  • Ideal for beginners: Trifecta
  • Ideal for professionals: NOBULL CrossFit Games
  • Ideal for variety: WOD Roulette
  • Ideal for the community: beyond the whiteboard
  • Ideal for tracking: WOD-Insight

BEST OVERALL: SugarWOD


SugarWOD
Key specs
  • Price: free download ; Premium starts at $4.97
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : free weights
Why we chose it

SugarWOD is a true all-in-one CrossFit app that offers a long list of benefits including a free workout of the day (WOD) with video tutorial, community interaction, leaderboards, workout tracking, and workout analysis and programs.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Free Daily Workout

  • Video tutorial

  • Community interaction

The inconvenients
  • The app is not intuitive

  • Leaderboards can be intimidating for beginners

When it comes to finding a comprehensive CrossFit app that provides everything a CrossFitter would need to stay challenged, watch how-to videos, keep track of progress, and converse with a dedicated community, it's hard to beat the SugarWOD app. In addition to offering a traditional CrossFit Workout of the Day, or a set of CrossFit exercises that change daily, a video tutorial matching the WOD is provided to ensure that you are executing the exercises correctly. If a daily WOD doesn't appeal to you, SugarWOD boasts a library of more than 1,000 workouts that require minimal equipment you may already have lying around the house.

Beyond WODs and the exercise library, there's automatic in-app workout tracking and a personal logbook feature to log workouts outside of the app so you can easily measure your progress in and out of the gym. There is also a 600,000 strong Crossfitters community that you can connect with to swap war stories and share personal achievements.

SugarWOD is not just for the individual; there are also many useful features for trainers and owners of Box (CrossFit studio). The app helps owners organize their backend system with effective business tools, allows coaches to manage their training programs more efficiently, and provides access to a leaderboard for athletes if they want to engage in friendly competition.

BEST FOR THE BUDGET: SmartWOD Workout Generator


Smart WODs
Key specs
  • Price: Free basic usage; $2.49/month; $17.99/year; $54.99 lifetime
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : What you already have
Why we chose it

SmartWOD Workout Generator offers an extensive catalog of free workouts, including custom workouts based on your equipment and skills. Even if you decide to go for the unlimited premium version, it's by far the most affordable in this roundup.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Personalized workouts

  • Video tutorials

  • Economic

  • Progress Tracking

The inconvenients
  • Must have a subscription to access all warm-up videos

  • Ads can be annoying

  • No community involvement

The website indicates that the app purpose is to make it easier to start training and stick with it by providing all the tools you need for a fun and effective workout. With over 2 million downloads, 65 million completed workouts, and over 90,000 five-star reviews, it seems like the app creator's goal is being met every day.

Between the large library of free workouts and three affordable plans to choose from that are cheaper than the other apps featured in this roundup, SmartWod is the one you'll be glad you explored.

IDEAL FOR MOBILITY: GOWOD


GOWOD
Key specs
  • Price: 14-day free trial; $11.99/month; $59.99/6 months; $107.99/year
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : foam roller, yoga mat
Why we chose it

GOWOD was created specifically to help improve an athlete's mobility. Each month you test your mobility and based on your scores a personalized daily routine is created to help you become stronger and more flexible.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • 7 day free trial

  • Mobility test result

  • Personalized daily mobility routine

The inconvenients
  • Requires subscription

  • The accuracy of the mobility test may depend on your ability to perform the test correctly

In addition to daily flow and stretch workouts, there's a huge catalog of routines that target all areas of your body. For example, if you feel tight in the hips, you can choose a hip stretch flow. If you have a busy or daily changing schedule, GOWOD offers workouts in eight, 15, or 22 minute increments.

With the premium plan starting at $11.99 per month, $59.99 for six months, or $107,999 per year, you'll unlock unlimited access to custom protocols, your favorite exercise list, CrossFit challenges, and smart reminders, as well as a monthly mobility test. you can track your mobility progress each month. If getting a better range of motion, improving flexibility, and tracking your progress over time is important to you, look no further than GOWOD.

IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS: Trifecta


Trifecta Nutrition
Key specs
  • Price: free download ; $9.99/month; $49.99/year
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : dumbbells, dumbbells, kettlebell
Why we chose it

The trifecta app is perfect for beginners as it gives you a healthy approach to start a new workout by tracking your nutrition with a daily workout plan with how-to videos, tips and a timer.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Personalized plan

    Extensive catalog of free workouts

  • Video tutorials for beginners

The inconvenients
  • Maybe too much macro and exercise tracking

Delivery of weekly meal plans is available from around $99.99 for vegan and vegetarian options up to $110.99 for Whole30, Paleo, or Keto meal plans. Food supplements are also offered, such as snacks, vegetables and breakfasts.

IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS: NOBULL CrossFit Games


NO BULL Crossfit Games
Key specs
  • Price: Free
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : Kettlebell, dumbbells, dumbbells, medicine ball, yoga mat
Why we chose it

NOBULL is perfect for CrossFit professionals because it not only offers a WOD for men and women, but also includes competition videos, CrossFit news, and lists of locations for upcoming CrossFit competitions.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Offers workouts, news, competition leaderboards and video tutorials

  • One of the best known CrossFit Affiliates

  • Challenging for even the most seasoned CrossFit professionals

Cons
  • Robust app may be too much for some

In addition to workout videos, the app also features a huge catalog of inspirational videos, including a 72-year-old CrossFit champion competing. You can follow the world rankings of CrossFit and find out where the competitions are taking place. And there's no shortage of news and competition videos to keep you busy on rest days.

GREAT FOR VARIETY: WOD Roulette


WOD Roulette
Key specs
  • Price: Free
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : None
Why we chose it

Just shake your phone or click the "roulette" button and WOD Roulette instantly serves up a random practice.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Free

  • 100,000+ workouts

  • Minimum equipment needed for workouts

The inconvenients
  • Ads can be annoying

  • No video tutorials or written instructions for workouts

  • Will need a basic understanding of CrossFit exercises to use the app

Also offered are classic WODs for men and women, as well as competition level WODs also designed for men and women. The Living Room Mash has a huge list of workouts categorized from easy to hard. The best part is that no equipment is required, so if you're a Crossfit newbie or belong to a box and don't have any personal equipment, you won't have to wade through workouts to find the ones you can do.

Besides providing new workout ideas, WOD Roulette lets you save your favorite workouts for future use. The app is also great for creating a fun and friendly competition. Next time you're training with friends, pass the app around and see who can track the workout wheel the longest.

GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITY: Beyond the whiteboard


Beyond the Whiteboard
Key specs
  • Price: free try 30 days; $7.99/month
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : Kettlebell, medicine ball, dumbbells
Why we chose it

Beyond the Whiteboard offers a version for athletes and a version for Box owners , each with their own unique features designed to encourage athletic excellence and community in CrossFit.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Available in 16 different languages

  • All-in-one holistic health app for diet and exercise

  • Box and gym owners use the app to create a community interaction hub

The inconvenients
  • Must have a subscription to use

  • Not very intuitive with so much in the app

GREAT FOR TRACKING: WOD insight


Overview of WODs
Key specs
  • Price: free download ; $4.99/month; $39.99/year
  • Platforms: iOS and Android
  • Necessary material : Kettlebell, medicine ball, dumbbells
Why we chose it

WOD Insight takes tracking to new levels by allowing you to enter your workout information, sync with your fitness watch to track your workouts, and automatically enter information into your tracking box.

Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits
  • Syncs with other apps to fully track your activity with your Box app

  • Provides daily WODs

  • Offers video tutorials

The inconvenients
  • Accuracy of tracking progress depends on capturing information

  • Must have a watch that can sync with the app to record and monitor your heart rate, steps, and reps

WOD-Insight is a great workout tracker that encourages you to record and analyze your workout progress over time. It also has a more robust system for tracking and monitoring your current skill level compared to other apps. The app can help you figure out how much weight you should use for each workout and has built-in timers so you can track individual workouts.

Track dumbbell lifts, calisthenics, cardio, and other fitness benchmarks, and design unique workouts and training programs while analytics track your heart rate, calories, and more. You can even connect with friends to track their progress and share workouts. Although not the cheapest option on our list, it comes in second to $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year.

final verdict

CrossFit is a full body workout which requires knowing how to do a long list of exercises. Using a CrossFit app can be a game-changer for beginners looking to get into the world of CrossFit before hitting the box or for seasoned athletes who want to track their progress in an easy-to-use app. We chose SurgarWOD as our best overall app because it does everything from providing a daily WOD to evaluating progress to checking your nutrition.

If you are looking for a free, simple and fun application, WOD Roulette fits the bill. It's also great to use when training with friends to challenge yourself.

Guide to choosing CrossFit apps

What to look for in a CrossFit app

When choosing the best CrossFit app for your needs, first consider the level of support you need and the types of things you want to learn. Then decide how much money you want to spend on the app. Make sure you have a clear plan for your fitness goals and a realistic idea of ​​how much time and energy you can devote to a new fitness program.

How to choose the right CrossFit app for you

Below are some factors to consider to ensure you get the most out of the app you choose, especially if you plan to spend the money on a premium subscription.

  • Price: Many apps reviewed in this list offer different purchase options, from weekly subscriptions to monthly subscriptions to yearly subscriptions. Decide if it's better for you to pay the annual subscription all at once or more economical to go month by month at first.
  • Platforms: check that the app is available not only on your favorite platform (iOS or Android) but also on a few other devices. Although many app developers take this into account when designing fitness apps, not all do.
  • Research-based program: apps for CrossFit should be designed and created with research-based information and expert techniques. A comprehensive app provides safe and effective workouts, nutrition tracking guides, and tutorials to help minimize injury from improper exercise performance.
  • Variety : if you like variety, Make sure the app you choose offers plenty of workout options so you have a better chance of using the app regularly and reaping its benefits.
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