8Fit is a health and nutrition platform that offers users custom meal plans and weights free workout experience. Providing users with short and effective workouts to help you lose body fat, tone up and stay healthy.
But is 8Fit worth the investment?
We downloaded the app, weighed the positives against the negatives and today be providing an in depth review of everything 8Fit has to offer.
Let’s dive in.
What's inside?
About 8Fit
8Fit was created in 2014 by German developers/entrepreneurs Pablo Villalba and Pedro Solá.
8Fit was created to help everyday people become happier and healthier people by giving them access to expert trainers and nutritionists in the palm of your hand.
8Fit aims to differentiate itself from other fitness apps out there by giving users short effective workouts, selfcare guidance and the ability to customizable nutrition plans based on their lifestyle.
With over 30,000,000 downloads and it is safe to say 8Fit is definitely leaving it’s mark on the fitness industry.
How much does 8Fit cost?
A monthly subscription of 8Fit costs $29.99, a six month subscription costs $67.99, which works out to be $11.33 per month and a yearly subscription costs $89.99 per year, working out around $7.50 per month.
8Fit offer new users a 14-day free trial, giving you enough time to check out everything 8Fit has to offer. After 14-days you will have to upgrade to a paid membership.
What do you get with 8FitPro?
8FitPro gives you access to:
- Basic Full Body Program
- Wide Variety Of Customisable Workouts
- Exclusive Weekly Classes
- Personalised Meal Plans
- Dietary Exclusions
- 800+ Healthy Recipes
- Shopping List
Our Experience With 8Fit
With over 100,000 5-star reviews across the Apple and android app store, I thought it was only right that I download and have a look at one of the most popular fitness apps on the market.
8Fit aim to set themselves apart from other fitness apps out there by driving home the personalization of their training and nutrition programs.
Downloading the app for the first time you could tell that their goal was personalization. Asking you a slough of questions around your age, weight and goals.
Before going into more detail asking you to estimate your bodyfat percentage and weekly exercise routine, and within just a few seconds of processing 8Fit had spit out my own personal exercise and nutrition program.
Before dropping into the main app interface, 8Fit provides you with the first basic warm up to get you ready for your first workout in your program. Although the warm up was extremely basic, what was most noteable was that after completing the workout you are prompted to answer three questions,
- How easy was it?
- Did you enjoy it?
- Why not plan your next workout?
Using the information to refine your program and keep you accountable by penciling in your next workout.
Feed Tab
The Feed tab is exactly that. A space for you to stay connected with the 8Fit community, allowing you to,
- Monitor your weekly progress
- Check out recommended workout programs
- Meet coaches
- Take part in live classes
- Read useful articles and get helpful tips
The soft colour scheme, well spread out information and clear and easy to understand titles made this a truly welcoming introduction into the 8Fit program.
Workouts Tab
The workout tab gives you the ability to search through all the tools that 8Fit has to improve your fitness. Offering,
- Workout Plans
- Coach Profiles
- Live Classes
- Challenges
- New & Popular Workouts
- Workouts Categorization
I tried the ‘Rookie’ level ‘Reps’ and ‘Tabata’ workouts.
They were not particularly difficult as you can imagine at rookie level, however, they are a great inclusion for those who are new to the world of health and fitness and the idea of committing to a full 30 – 40 minute workout might seem unattainable.
Once again, I loved the clarity and simplicity of the layout of this page.
From the moment I opened this tab it felt homely, welcoming and easy to use. Secondly, I really appreciate the addition of live classes to the roster of workouts that are on offer, giving fitness newcomers that extra layer of accountability and motivation to get started and stay on track.
Log Tab
The ‘Log’ tab is where you are going to track your progress. Keeping track of everything you do.
- Exercise
- Food
- Meditation
- Weight
The logging function is incredibly smooth and easy to use.
Tracking your actions and progress is extremely important because it allows you to have a distinct starting line, showing you clearly whether the interventions you have put in place (diet and exercise) are having a positive or negative impact on you getting to your goals.
Allowing you to not only identify positive habits and double down, weed out the bad habits.
Meal Tab
Now to the ‘Meal’ tab. This is where 8Fit really puts on a show. Similar to the questionaire you answer when signing up to 8Fit, you will be asked a series of questions about your dietary preferences.
- What’s Your Diet Type?
- What Food Do You Dislike?
- What Kind Of Recipes You Want?
- How Many Meals Do You Have Per Day?
- How Much Variety Do You Want?
And just like that within a few seconds 8Fit has generated a weekly meal plan specific to your preferences that you can continue to customize. This is an amazing bonus to signing up to the 8Fit program.
There are few fitness platforms that even come close to the level of dietary customization that 8Fit offers.
What We Like About 8Fit
Simple And Welcoming
8Fit does an excellent job of combining a soft colour palette, simple and easy to read writing and smooth interface to create a warm and welcoming experience.
Amazing Personalization
The 8Fit platform offers a great level of personalization offering several customization options, refining your programming off the feedback you enter into the app.
Meal Plans
I have said it before and I will say it again. The meal plans are awesome! Not only does 8Fit have an extensive range of recipes for you to chose from.
8Fit also offers a level of customization that can battle it out with the very best fitness apps on the market.
8Fit Limitations
Short Workouts
The workouts are short and efficient however, when you are looking for a bit more of a challenge you might struggle to get it from 8Fit.
Will Not Be Very Useful For More Advanced Users
Due to the short sharp nature of the 8Fit workouts, it is difficult to push yourself to the next level.
More advanced and even some intermediate users may find the workouts a little bit limiting.
8Fit: The Bottom Line
8Fit is a health and nutrition platform that offers users custom meal plans and workouts to help everyday people become happier and healthier.
But is 8Fit worth the investment?
The answer is YES!
8Fit offers awesome customizable meal plans, short and effective workouts, live classes and so much more. 8Fit is an invaluable tool for any beginner looking to make a positive change to their health and fitness.
8Fit FAQ
How do I cancel my 8fit membership?
Apple Users,
- Go to settings.
- Click your profile at the top of the screen.
- Click Subscriptions
- Click 8Fit
- Click Cancel Subscription/Free Trial
Android Users,
- Go to the Play Store.
- Click your profile at the top right corner of the screen.
- Click ‘Manage your Google account’.
- Click Payments and subscriptions.
- Click 8Fit
- Follow the prompts.
