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A new wave of home fitness services gives “TV marathon” a whole new meaning. Tune in to these workouts and binge on faster calorie burn

Our testers put five of the latest fitness streaming services on trial. Hit play

In the “before” times – that is, pre-COVID-19 – fitness streaming services were a fringe element for dedicated home bodies. Most people thought of their lounge as a place to Netflix and chill; sweating through jump squats and burpees was reserved for the gym. Then, the pandemic hit. Almost overnight, a live workout in front of the TV became the only way to replicate the studio experience.

Those workouts have come a long way since we collectively star-jumped through Joe Wicks’s PE lessons, this time last year. Ticking off our training goals in front of a screen has become second nature. And now, the big boys are warming up to enter the fray, too. Apple is the latest to muscle in on the virtual workout boom with its Fitness+ service – proof, if any were needed, that the pandemic has revolutionised the way we sweat for good.

Anyone can clear a space in the lounge and churn out a few press-ups and squats. But if you’re chasing real progress, a structured approach is worth your bodyweight in gold. To find out which subscription will push you out of your comfort zone, our testers sweated through workouts from the best streaming services, considering factors such as value for money, individuality and how comprehensive its classes are. Reboot your home workout with our picks for gains worthy of the big screen.