Which Is Better Sweat Or Fit Body App

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I've waited a while to do a Fit Body app review even though I've been using it off and on for a year. (Obviously, I've taken breaks to try out other programs.) Part of the reason? I thought I might fan-girl too hard and just ramble on about it.

Thing is, the longer I wait, the more at risk I am for doing that because Anna Victoria just keeps adding features to make it THE go-to app for fitness, food, and self-love.

This post contains affiliate links because I am an ambassador for the Fit Body app. That means I'll make a small commission if you sign up through my link or use this code: thatoldkitchentable to save 10% on your app purchase. I'm not being paid to do the review and actually used the workouts before I found out about their ambassador program. 🙂

Anna Victoria's Fit Body app review, in-depth

Fit Body App and Body Love App: Clearing Up Some Confusion
Pros and Cons of the Fit Body App
- Pros
- Cons
Fit Body Workout Walk-Through
Calculating Your Macros in the App
The Meal Plan
- Dietary Preferences
- The Grocery List
Videos to Watch in the App
Additional Features in Anna Victoria's App
How Much Does the Fit Body App Cost?
What Equipment Do You Need for the Fit Body App?
- My Recommendations
Who Is This App For?
Who Shouldn't Use This App?
Fit Body App vs. SWEAT and Others
- Alexia Clark and Madeline Moves
Should You Try the Fit Body App?

Fit Body App and Body Love App: Clearing Up Some Confusion

Body Love and Fit Body app names seem to be used interchangeably. I didn't know of Anna Victoria before the app came out, but I believe her PDFs used to be called Body Love. Not totally sure, but I know you may have ended up here by either of those search terms and wanted to let you know that, as far as I know, you're still in the right place.

Pros and Cons of the Fit Body App

There are a lot more pros than cons to the Fit Body app for me, but there are some cons to mention, too, to be fair.

Pros

For me, the Fit Body app actually made me feel JOY when I started to use it. I felt so darn good after each workout. They're challenging workouts, don't get me wrong, but when you're done you feel SO accomplished and I personally almost felt like I had a little runner's high.
Easy to use and navigate
Anna Victoria is ALWAYS updating it and adding more and more to it (like the recent macro-calculator that lets you add custom things OR choose from meal sets that already match your macros (I usually do custom entries when I use the tracker, but I love the fact that there's a no-brainer way to do it, which makes it SO easy to get results).
There are three programs to choose from–Shred, Tone, and Sculpt. I'll go into the differences of those below. Within those, you can choose from Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
There is a TON of support around the community on Facebook and Instagram, from women of all ages (I'd say most in their 20s and 30s, but that's just my impression).
Anna Victoria does a wonderful job of talking about loving the body you're in right now, even as you're working to change. She focuses almost as much on the internal/mental/emotional changes as the physical changes without downplaying the idea of getting into "robot mode" in order to accomplish your fitness goals. (Because who feels like working out every single time it's time to do it, really?) She strikes a good balance between "just get it done" and "you don't have to be perfect."
There are extra challenges each month that you can do if you still have energy left or, you know, want a challenge. 😉
If you want to track your meals without seeing the macro and calorie numbers, those can stay hidden. I think this is brilliant and takes care of most people's preferences, whether they are trying to stop obsessing over numbers or really need the numbers to stay on track.
She hired a physical therapist for people to email when they have questions about working around an injury, modifying moves, etc. I emailed her about something and she went above and beyond my expectations.
The team is very responsive. Every time I've emailed them about something, I've gotten a solid, thoughtful response back within a reasonable amount of time.
Each move has recommended weight ranges to shoot for.
It calculates macros and calories for you and then creates meal plans to match, so as long as you're willing to make and eat the recommended meals, this could be a total no-brainer path to a fitter, healthier version of you.
There's a meal plan to suit just about every dietary preference.
You know upfront what equipment you'll need when you open the workout of the day (but you won't know how heavy your dumbbells should be until you scroll through the circuits).

Cons

You're not getting a brand new workout every day. This isn't necessarily a bad thing because this is a great way to progress and also measure that progress, but for someone who gets bored easily and needs the challenge of something brand new every time (admittedly, this is me sometimes!), this might be a downside to the Fit Body app.
There's only one trainer, not a team (not a con for me because I tend to gravitate toward certain trainers and stick with them even when there are several to choose from, but some people like variety).
If you like to follow workout schedules as they're written but you prefer to work out less than five or six times per week, you'll dislike that two plans (Shred and Tone) call for six days of working out and one day off, and Sculpt is five days on, two off. That said, you can make these work for your schedule by doing strength and cardio on the same day or choosing the workouts that best suit your goals and then skipping the rest. Five or six days per week can be hard to stick to because you don't have a lot of wiggle room to make those workouts up–just one or two days.
There's no quick-add option to the meal tracker yet (but I've been told it's on the list of things to add). So you can follow the meal plan or search for foods and ingredients, but you can't just pop in and add the total macros for an online recipe that already did the calculations for you and listed them.
You can't mix and match recipes from meal sets at the moment, but that's another upcoming change.
It's not as easy to hop between programs as I would like. I haven't committed to one and followed it all the way through yet, but I bounce around a lot.

Okay, maybe I didn't just gush about how happy this app makes me too much. I did find some areas it could improve, but still. There is so much thought and care behind this app; she really wants to make it work for anyone, regardless of fitness level and dietary preferences.

Anna Victoria's Fit Body app program options, Shred, Tone, and Sculpt

Fit Body Workout Walk-Through

When you first log in on the Fit Body app, you'll need to choose which program you want to do. From there, you'll choose the week you're starting on and whether you want to see resistance bands included in the workouts.

Then you'll be on a screen that shows you the line-up for the week. If you click on "Challenge" at the top of the screen, you'll see the add-on workout you can do if you choose to.

Here's an example of the steps after Tone has been selected (sorry the table cut off some of the words, but you get the idea). Choose your week, then you can see the days. Choose Workouts or Challenge at the top to view the weekly schedule for those.

Tone and Challenge walkthrough in Fit Body app

On the regular workout screen, choose the day's workout and you'll see how long it's likely to take (expect it to take a little longer at the beginning) and what equipment you'll need.

Scroll down to see circuit one and swipe left to see circuits two and three. Once you feel prepared and have your equipment in place, click Start Workout.

You'll get a 10-second countdown before your first circuit starts. Once you start, you'll see the first move with options to pause or go to the next exercise. Do what's on the screen, hit the arrow to go to the next one, and repeat until you're done.

You'll see a timer at the top. That will help you keep your pace up and monitor how long your workout's taking (helpful if you're in a time crunch). You don't have to finish each exercise in a certain amount of time, so take your time and make sure your form is correct.

Between each round, you'll get a 30-second rest. Between circuits, you get a full minute. Sometimes you'll have four rounds of a circuit (usually in Sculpt), but it's usually just three.

Here's another table that shows the preview of the workout. The first picture shows a preview of part of the first circuit, which doesn't require weights. The next circuit does require weights, so you'll see a range. Finally, you'll see what it looks like once you've started the workout. Only one exercise is on the screen, with a preview of what's to come down in the bottom corner:

At the end, you'll see how long it took you to do the workout so you'll know how to adjust your pace and see how you progress over time.

Calculating Your Macros in the App

This is another exciting feature about the app that's just going to get better in the near future (I'm writing this at the end of January 2020 and will try to update as things change).

You enter your height, weight, age, activity level, and goal (lose, maintain, or gain weight). From there, you hit calculate.

You'll see how much fuel you need each day, in the form of calories and macros (proteins, carbs, and fats).

A future update will most likely include even more customization. Anna Victoria taught me (and everyone else watching) something new via Instagram Stories a couple of weeks ago: Macros should really be based on lean body mass. If you know yours, you will be able to add that to the questionnaire and get even more accurate numbers to help you meet your goals.

The Meal Plan

I haven't followed the meal plan sets in the Fit Body app because I tend to do my own thing most of the time, but I love the way this one is set up and really want to sit down and look through the sets to see which ones might be the most family-friendly to make.

You can add customized meal sets to your day and just follow that. Everything looks amazing. There are different themes to choose from each day, too, like:

Simple & Fresh
Classic & Light
Vibrant & Delectable
Quick & Playful
Bright & Balanced
Stuffed & Nutritious
Rich & Nutty
Easy & Refreshing
Spiced & Hearty
Tangy & Filling
Fast & Comforting
Crisp & Lean

To get to these options, you'll go to the meal planning section and click "Add Food" and then go to the Meal Plan tab at the top. Scroll down until you see the set that sounds best, then swipe to see all the meals for that day.

I believe there is a future update coming that will allow you to mix and match meals from different meal sets, but don't quote me on that. I'm just going by what I think I remember her saying in an Instagram Story.

Here's how the tracking area looks:

Dietary Preferences

If you follow a specific type of diet, that's okay! The Fit Body app is accommodating and will set up meal sets based on these preferences:

Regular
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free
Keto

The Grocery List

You can click the grocery basket at the top of the meal tracking screen to add items to your cart straight from the meal sets for up to two weeks. Choose the days you want to follow a meal set and add away!

You can't add other foods and ingredients outside of the meal sets to the grocery list right now, so you'll need to add additional items to a separate list on your phone or a piece of paper.

Videos to Watch in the App

There's a video section in the app that covers loving yourself and your body, stretches you can do for recovery, information about the training style and what different abbreviations in the app mean, healthy eating and nutrition tips, and more.

Don't skip over this section if you decide to give it a try.

Additional Features in Anna Victoria's App

Y'all. In writing this, I discovered things I never even knew about and now I can't wait to start using them.

Like…a journal. It lets you choose a cute emoij to say how you're feeling about the day, track your habits, take note of things you did (like drink alcohol, indulged, made yourself a priority, studied, focused on posture…).

You probably don't want to use this as your primary journaling spot, but you can take down short notes and fill in things like what you accomplished today, what you want to do tomorrow, and what you're proud of today.

Here's a glimpse inside the journal section. Sorry again that parts of some words are cut off by the grid. In the app itself, each of these is its own screen; to cut down on load time and general massiveness of this post, I've tried to condense sections into one image:

fit body journal section

My mind is blown. I don't think I've ever seen a fitness app that focused this much on mental health in such a personalized way. Others have meditations, but this one actually asks you to assess your own day, your own life, celebrate small wins, make plans, track your mood, etc.

There's also a workout tracker calendar that'll help you stay motivated to keep going.

How Much Does the Fit Body App Cost?

Well, it depends on how long you want to sign up for. Just want to be charged monthly in case you change your mind? It's $16.99/month. Three months is $45.99. You can get six months for $69.99. Ready for a whole year of commitment? Get it for $119.99. Sometimes she runs specials that allow you to get a year for $99.99; I've seen it advertised at that price as a New Year special a couple of times.

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What Equipment Do You Need for the Fit Body App?

Well, that depends on the plan you want to commit to.

For Shred, you'll just be using your body weight. You'll need a mat and a platform (if you don't have a platform, there's probably something around the house you can improvise with).

For Tone, you'll need a few sets of dumbbells, resistance bands (optional), and a platform.

For Sculpt, a gym membership is recommended, but I've been able to make it work at home with a small barbell setup, the dumbbells I've been collecting over the years, and some resistance bands. The only thing I haven't been able to find a good substitute for is the leg press machine. If you're willing to get creative, buy some additional equipment, and/or look up at-home modifications for the exercises, you could do it at home. A gym membership is really ideal for this one, though.

My Recommendations

I like these dumbbells because they don't get slick when your hands sweat. I have one pair of 12s that it kind of terrifies me to use because they're made of a different material.
If you want an all-in-one set to use that covers a wide enough range of weights to take you through Tone and maybe even a lot of Sculpt, I like these. They don't take up a lot of room and they're not that much wider than regular dumbbells.
I like this barbell set (and believe me, I had to DIG to find one that inspired any amount of confidence)
I use a very old set of platforms that probably aren't available anywhere anymore, but this one has stellar reviews and are available with Amazon Prime.
These resistance bands are great if you're trying to do Sculpt at home (I use the purple one the most). I like these for the booty work in Tone (you don't need the bands for Tone, but they're good for an extra burn). I like these fabric ones, too, because they don't roll up, but to me, these just feel too strong for some of the moves in this program, like clamshells.

Who Is This App For?

I'd say this app could work for just about anyone looking to get stronger and improve their health overall.

It's for someone who likes having their workouts created for them. And someone who prefers workouts that last roughly 30-45 minutes. Sculpt workouts are around an hour, but you only do them five days per week, not six.

It's for someone who likes the idea of meal plans and healthy recipes as an option, even if she decides not to follow the plan exactly and just wants to be able to get inspiration and/or track food in the same place she tracks her workouts. (In other words, it's perfect for someone who wants their fitness and workout app to be as all-in-one as possible.)

It's for someone looking for a lifestyle change instead of a quick-fix program that lasts six to 12 weeks and then leaves you hanging.

Who Shouldn't Use This App?

Barring any health conditions you would need to talk to your doctor about, I can't imagine there's anyone who really shouldn't give it a try. That is, unless there's something on the Cons list above that you really don't like.

It's geared more towards women, so men may not enjoy it all that much.

If you like workouts that revolve around lengthening the muscles, flexibility, and very low-impact moves, you may also want to look elsewhere. You won't find barre, yoga, or Pilates here. There are some videos that demonstrate stretches and foam rolling you can do for recovery, though.

Fit Body App vs. SWEAT and Others

Of all the fitness apps I've tried, the Fit Body app reminds me most of the SWEAT app. I know a lot of people are familiar with Kayla Itsines' BBG and the workouts that have been added to the mix since then, so I thought I'd do a quick comparison.

Now, it's been a little while since I tried SWEAT, so they may have changed it a little since then. Here's my take, though:

Shred reminds me most of BBG. (I can't do either of these as a "program" because they're too intense for my body that many times per week, but I can sometimes use this workout style as my cardio.)
Tone reminds me of a Fierce/PWR at Home hybrid (it could be like BBG Stronger but I never did that one, so I can't be sure). However, if I remember correctly, I needed more room for Fierce than I do for Tone. I mostly did PWR at Home when I tried that app, but I did do some PWR, Fierce, and Build workouts, too.
Sculpt reminds me of a mix between PWR (in exercises and equipment) and Build (as far as circuits and reps go). More PWR than Build, I'd say.

The workout setups are similar, with the trainer demonstrating the move over and over on a white background until you click to the next exercise. Both have a clean, crisp aesthetic that's easy to navigate.

Alexia Clark and Madeline Moves

There are a couple of other programs I've enjoyed over the years, too, but I don't think of them as too similar to Fit Body. Here's my quick take on those:

Alexia Clark and Madeline Moves programs are similar to each other in length (you can spend anywhere from 30-90 minutes on those workouts, depending on the day and how many circuits you choose to do.

Alexia Clark doesn't tend to have LISS, MISS, or HIIT on the program as something to do on your own; your cardio is built in but it isn't normally traditional cardio. Madeline Moves has more of the traditional cardio, but Fit Body has the most. Some days just a type of cardio to do (LISS, MISS, HIIT, etc.) and you go hop on a treadmill, elliptical, bike, rower, turn on a cardio video, run/walk outside, etc., to check that box.

Alexia Clark and Madeline Moves apps have videos of themselves doing the moves that you can look at from within the apps. The background there is a gym, not a blank screen. There's more written instruction on how to do the moves, especially in Alexia Clark's app.

The Fit Body workouts are more similar to Madeline Moves' workouts. Alexia Clark's tend to have a lot of complex, unusual, and especially creative movements. Neither is better; it just depends on what you want at the time.

I really love all three, but I find that I do enjoy traditional cardio time if I stick with a program that doesn't have much of it for several weeks (sometimes months). I feel like my body responds well to that type of cardio and I enjoy zoning out and listening to podcasts (the only time I really listen to them!) while I work out.

Should You Try the Fit Body App?

If you're still reading this, yes! Try the Fit Body app and see if you like it. Take a look at all three programs, try them out, and see how you feel. Experiment with the meal plan and macros (if macros are your thing). There's a free trial, so you have nothing to lose.