Centr: One minute review
Not many fitness apps have the name of a bona fide Hollywood star on them. Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor, puts his money where his muscles are with Centr, a holistic workout app that manages just about every aspect of your fitness journey. The app packs content on food to helping you plan rest days, and, of course, the exercise sessions themselves, and it does a pretty great job across all aspects.
There are daily workout classes accessible within the app, as well as self-guided workout plans that incorporate both strength training and cardio, with ratios based on your chosen goal. I was impressed with is the diversity of workouts on offer; while I’ve primarily used Fitbod over the last couple of years, that particular app essentially just keeps rotating exercises and workouts forever, with no real plan outside of the user setting a goal.
That made Centr’s way of working, with exercise plans spanning days and weeks, much easier for me to stick to, especially as it does a great job of layering in rest days or active recovery. Centr can work with the equipment you have, whether that’s bodyweight-only exercises, a full gym, or anywhere in between, and the whole app feels thoughtfully designed so that it’s easy to switch out exercises or substitute in different weight amounts.
Aside from workouts, there’s a really impressive recipe section that made me want to invest more in meal plans, and mindfulness tools for winding down after a hard day’s work. One of my favorite features is that your plan is viewable online via the Centr website, making it easier to plot your progress or prepare included recipes on your laptop.
The rub is that all of this comes at a high price, at least if you’re paying monthly. $30 a month will be a tough pill to swallow for many more casual users, but you can save a ton by going for the $139.99 / £114.99 / AU$360 annual plan. There is a free trial, but you can only enjoy that for a week, so be sure to make the most out of it.
For those looking for a holistic fitness and wellbeing tool, Centr will tick a lot of boxes. Not only is it packed with features, but the app is much easier to navigate than some rivals that do less.
Centr: Price and availability
- Monthly cost is high at $29.99 / £19.66 / $29.99 per month
- Annual plan considerably lowers costs to $11.67 / £9.58 / AU$13.33 per month
- iOS and Android
Centr is available worldwide on the App Store and Play Store, meaning it’s ideal for both iOS and Android users.
It works out to $29.99 / £19.66 / $29.99 per month, which is more than many of its rivals like Fitbod or PUSH, but paying for a year brings that down to $11.67 / £9.58 / AU$13.33 per month, a sizeable drop.
Centr: Scorecard
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Category |
Comment |
Score |
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Value |
Pricey per month, meaning annual membership is the only real way to go. |
4/5 |
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Design |
The initial quiz is handy for setting things up, and the app is easy to use. |
5/5 |
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Features |
Wide variety of programs (including equipment-free options), mindfulness and even recipes. |
5/5 |
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Performance |
No body scan workouts, but very detailed instructions and very easy to follow as a result. |
4.5/5 |
Centr: Should I buy?
Buy it if...
You want more than just workouts
Centr incorporates mindfulness tools and recipes, meaning there’s more than just planning and tracking workouts included.
You want to build muscle sustainably
Because it factors in rest days and longer-tail workout regimens, Centr is an ideal choice for anyone looking to build sustainable muscle.
Don't buy it if...
You want to focus on workouts alone
There are cheaper alternatives that don’t have meal plans and other optional inclusions, meaning you can focus your budget elsewhere.
You want a cheap workout app
Even with all of those features, Centr is expensive, costing twice what you can get from the likes of PUSH or Fitbod.
Also consider
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Centr |
Fitbod |
Push |
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Platforms |
iOS/Android |
iOS/Android |
iOS/Android |
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Price |
$29.99 per month, $120 annually |
$15.99 per month, $95.99 annually |
$15.49 per month, $89.99 annually |
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Devices |
iPhone, Android phone, Apple Watch |
iPhone, Android phone, Apple Watch |
iPhone, Android phone |
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Guided Content |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Video Content |
Yes |
Yes |
Tes |
Fitbod
Fitbod is more squarely focused on tracking weight exercises, but has an easy-to-use interface with great video tutorials for each one.
PUSH
PUSH is all about building muscle, and leans on the tried and true progressive overload technique to keep you pushing ever further.
How I tested
I took Centr to the gym over the course of three weeks, working out with the app installed on my iPhone 15 Pro Max and then an iPhone 17 Pro Max. I also used the web interface to more easily read the recipe guides.
