110 Best Fitness Communities (Updated Jun 2026)

110 Online Communities for Fitness Enthusiasts

Updated 6/8/2026

#1
30-Day Fitness Accountability
on whatsapp
WhatsApp accountability group for fitness goals and motivation. Members share daily progress, celebrate wins, and keep each other motivated toward health transformations.
850 members
Chat
91 views / month
#2
FitMorii
on discord
FitMorii it's a fitness apparel brand that moderates a Discord server. It gathers over 16000 members worldwide who discuss fitness-related topics. You can participate in channels to discuss general fitness-related topics such as #training-advice, #nutrition-advice, #food-science, #mental-health, and #memes. Moreover, there are channels to talk about specific types of training, such as calisthenics, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and cardio/aerobic.
22K members
Chat
63 views / month
#3
Paragon Fitness
on discord
One of the largest gym communities on Discord. A fun and encouraging environment for self-improvement and fitness advice with thousands of members.
23K members
Chat
44 views / month
#4
Bulkwork: We Build Muscle
on discord
Interested in building muscle? Join our discord for customized diet and training plans, fitness education, and personal trainers, all for free! (We have an app coming out that is still in development, too!)
465 members
Chat
27 views / month
#5
Effective Fitness
on discord
We're a Discord verified and Partnered Fitness community with a lot of events resources and much more. Effective Fitness is a fitness social platform, dedicated in motivating members with their goals. Also, Effective Fitness provides help, advice and insightful information. Members and staff give great advice to everyone. You can ask questions and help others. Events are organized to help you eat healthier and be more active.
31K members
Chat
Events
23 views / month
#6
Running Discord (r/running Official)
on discord
The official Discord server for the r/running subreddit community. Chat with runners of all levels, share training updates, ask questions, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts.
29 members
Chat
28 views / month
#7
The Swim Club
on discord
Swim and Chill is a community of fellow swimmers and competitive swimmers. We offer you with: live coaching, swim and dryland workouts, daily swim news (ISL, swimswam, etc.), game nights, and a friendly community.
1K members
Chat
12 views / month
#8
Calisthenics and Body Weight Training
on facebook
A group dedicated to everything relating to Calisthenic and body weight training. A space where you can share your workouts, knowledge, tips, progress and results along your calisthenic journey. Feel free to ask questions, provide answers, motivation and support in reaching your callisthenic goals.
483K members
Forum
17 views / month
#9
r/effectivefitness
on reddit
Fitness Community
106K members
Forum
Chat
10 views / month
#10
Freediving
on discord
A discord server for Freedivers, spearfishers & snorkelers. Everyone is welcome, from people with interest to pro competitors, pool and/or ocean. Any depth/distance/time/skill level is fine. We are here to have a fun and/or educational chat, not to compete against one another. Please be respectful of other peoples skill level no matter how small it may be. It would be most helpful for us to grow this community. Thank you.
302 members
Chat
Events
9 views / month
r/running
on reddit
All runners welcome.
4.2M members
Forum
6 views / month
r/homegym
on reddit
A subreddit devoted to working out at home.
1.2M members
Forum
7 views / month
Running Addicts (Facebook Group)
on facebook
A community for runners of all levels to connect, share their runs, get advice on training, nutrition, and gear, and support each other on their running journey.
Forum
12 views / month
r/Marathon_Training
on reddit
This subreddit is for discussions about road and trail marathons. All levels of experience are welcome. Our rules are simple: be kind and no spam, content should be centered around training for marathons. To reduce spam and trolls, all contributors must have a minimum karma of 10 to participate.
158K members
Forum
5 views / month
UK Running Community (Facebook Group)
on facebook
UK-based Facebook group for British runners sharing local race recommendations, parkrun meetups, training tips, and running news from a UK perspective.
Forum
4 views / month
r/intermittentfasting
on reddit
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is way of eating that restricts *when* you eat, usually on a daily or weekly schedule. People engage in IF to reap the many benefits to health, fitness, and mental clarity. This is a place to share success, support each other, ask questions, and learn. IF is an 18+ community because the practice is not medically recommended to/for children.
1000K members
Forum
8 views / month
r/FemaleBodybuilding
on reddit
A place for women interested in hypertrophy. Whether you're an amateur just looking to get bigger or a competitor looking to dial in your conditioning, come on in! This is NOT a fetish community. Sexual content is not allowed - if your post contains nudity, or if you’re posting from an OnlyFans account, your post will be removed. Repeat offenders will be banned.
25K members
Forum
12 views / month
The Batte Buddies Community
on facebook
A community of like-minded people working together on there health, fitness and mindset
200 members
Forum
Chat
Events
3 views / month
Fat Burning Ninjas
on skool
A supportive community that will help you burn fat, tone up, and get healthy. Increasing your physical, mental, emotional, social & spiritual health.
636 members
Forum
Paid
Courses
9 views / month
Nike Run Club
The Nike Run Club App has everything you need to start running, keep running, and enjoy running more. NRC pays attention to your pace, location, distance, elevation, heart rate, and mile splits. Connect with a global community of runners and share your runs.
Chat
Events
4 views / month
r/kettlebell
on reddit
Forum for kettlebell enthusiasts.
327K members
Forum
8 views / month
r/weightroom
on reddit
A subreddit for general weight training discussion, focused on intermediate level and above in experience and strength, for those ranging from strength sport competitors, sports that benefit from weight training, or weight training enthusiasts. Or for people to tell /u/WeaponizedSleep to eat more.
395K members
Forum
6 views / month
r/WearableFitness
on reddit
/r/WearableFitness is a place for users of wearable tech to discuss the latest wearable fitness products and to share their own achievements. Users of all wearable platforms are welcome!
266 members
Forum
Slackchat
on facebook
SlackChat, one of the most active online slackline communities, is a resource for slackliners of all levels to connect, ask questions, debate gear and rigging practices, and share information about events.
19K members
Forum
11 views / month
r/HybridCalisthenics
on reddit
Cultivate long-term health and fitness!
11K members
Forum
5 views / month
r/transfitness
on reddit
This sub is for the promotion of healthy fitness goals, advice, and encouragement for the transgender community. All are welcome here that wish to participate in a positive manner.
15K members
Forum
6 views / month
Calisthenics Worldwide
on facebook
Worldwide support group for calisthenics athletes. Based out of sault ste marie ontario (non existent calisthenics city) to promote the sport and provide motivation and support to all athletes. Original Moderator for Calisthenics Family by Dominik Sky. Live for this training. If you love this way of training half as much as me this is definitely the group for you !!!
11K members
Forum
5 views / month
r/GymMemes
on reddit
It never gets easier, you just get stronger.
2.1M members
Forum
7 views / month
Wim Hof Method Community
on facebook
Official Facebook community for the Wim Hof Method, covering cold therapy, breathwork, and mental fortitude practices for health and longevity.
Forum
2 views / month
r/RunningShoeGeeks
on reddit
A place for runners to share running shoe related news, releases, reviews, and deals. Please use our sister sub r/AskRunningShoeGeeks for all personal questions or recommendation requests. This sub is NOT affiliated with any other RunningShoeGeeks on other social media platforms.
308K members
Forum
13 views / month
Strava
Community-powered motivation. Track your progress and cheer each other on. Join over 100 million active people on Strava. Connect with friends, join clubs, share activities, and discover routes.
100.0M members
Forum
3 views / month
Women Who Run (Facebook Group)
on facebook
A Facebook community dedicated to women runners of all levels and abilities. Share your running stories, training tips, race experiences, and support each other to reach your running goals.
Forum
3 views / month
r/AdvancedRunning
on reddit
Discussion about advanced training, racing, tactics, elite running, support, advice, and more. "Advanced" Running is NOT based on your level or race times. It's for individuals with the mindset of improving their running performance, whether they are competitive athletes, experienced runners, or enthusiasts looking to take their running to the next level. This is an actively moderated community, please review the rules/FAQ/wiki, and use the stickied Q&As for short questions/requests.
477K members
Forum
4 views / month
Running Maniacs (Facebook Group)
on facebook
Large Facebook group for running enthusiasts to share their runs, motivate each other, and discuss all things running from beginner to advanced.
Forum
5 views / month
r/brogress
on reddit
"Bro" is a state of mind and attitude. r/Brogress is representative of that: The place to show off the ongoing pursuit of a better you, step by step!
256K members
Forum
10 views / month

More communities (75)

Logo	Community	Members
	r/whoop on Reddit Welcome to r/whoop – The Unofficial Community for WHOOP Users and Enthusiasts! For discussing everything related to the WHOOP wearable fitness tracker. Whether you're a seasoned WHOOP user or just considering joining the platform, this community is here to help you understand, optimize, and share your experience with WHOOP’s health and performance data.	145K
	r/coldplunge on Reddit community for people willing to take the cold plunge to improve their lives and physical and mental well being	29K
	r/sleep on Reddit Good sleep is essential for our health and happiness. Find and strengthen your best habits and help others improve theirs.	694K
	Do Yoga With Me on Discourse DoYogaWithMe is a free community for yoga enthusiasts and professionals from all over the world. It offers classes, a course, and an online forum. You can create your profile for free on the platform to start interacting with yogis from all over the world. By buying the DoYogaWithMe course, you will be able to deepen your knowledge about this ancient practice and become a teacher.	138K
	RunnerClick Pro on Circle RunnerClick Pro is our private community for runners motivated by purpose, committed to constant improvement, willing to put in the work, and eager to help others along the way. Members have access to a community of fellow runners, run coaches and sports dietician's, plus resource like training plans, expert videos & interviews, and perks from brand partners.	400
	Caliverse Calisthenics for the whole universe - this is our mission and this is Caliverse. Giving a chance for everyone to learn what is calisthenics and how to perform it correctly - our friends United Calisthenics Group will show exactly how everything is done! Ever thought how others are training? Now you can connect to them and see workouts they have built and are using.	20.0M
	Mindbody One This is a product training community or place to ask technical questions about Mindbody’s products. It’s designed to support the customer in a holistic and emotional way, offering access to over 15,000 other owners running similar small businesses all around the world. Our community is independently operated. It includes Mindbody and Booker staff only in designated groups, and does not provide technical support or answer account questions at this time.	15K
	StrongFirst StrongFirst is the school of strength founded by Pavel Tsatsouline. We believe that strength has a greater purpose. We are experts at making the weak strong and the strong stronger. On top of strength, we coach “strong endurance” and resilience for the most demanding applications. Distilled from the best of Russian and Western sports science, our methods have a proven record with professional athletes, tier one special operators, as well as regular folks who have decided to earn self-respect and be weak no more. Our instructor team includes national team coaches, national champions, former military special operators, first responders, law enforcement officers, elite martial artists, national team doctors, and other high-end professionals. You can find our brothers and sisters in strength on six continents. Join us! Our school is elite but not elitist. The price of admission is a strong spirit, patience, and attention to detail. Power to you!	—
	Everyday Runners on Levellr This is a community for everyday runners in both senses of the word “everyday”: we're normal people, and some of us try to run every single day! Every runner who wants to build a habit is welcome here. 🥰 Whether you're already on a running streak or you want to give it a try, join our free chat community for daily support and encouragement from runners as dedicated as you.	79
	GymnasticBodies This is a community which uses a forum platform. It also offers podcasts, blogs, exercise tutorials, etc.	—
	Team Red, White & Blue Forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans. Access real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle because a strong focus on mental and physical health is critical to ensuring your best days are ahead.	—
	Wheel Warriors on Skool Are you ready to drop the dreaded "chair belly" & get strong AF? Calorie Calculator & Belly Blasting Meal Plans - so you know EXACTLY how much and what to eat to blast the chair belly off... Strong As F*ck Workout Programs + Exercise Library - so you know EXACTLY how to train to get strong AF & be more independent... Weekly Coaching Calls - so you can get personalised advice & feedback... 2200+ Member Community - so you're NEVER alone on your journey...	2K
	Padel Club 77 on Skool Padel Club 77 is a global community for padel players. Find local players, get free tips and tactics, share wins, and stay motivated.	—
	Padel Players Community on Facebook An international Facebook community bringing padel players together from around the world. Share your game highlights, find partners, get coaching advice, discuss clubs and equipment with players from every level.	—
	Calisthenics Unity In Calisthenics Unity we value Solidarity, Respect and Equality! We don't have hate for any other calisthenics groups or individuals. This movement has been created to gather people in a new POSITIVE community, but also gather members from other groups to create new connections and prevent hate between teams.	—
	FitnessFAQs FitnessFAQs is a type of forum that has grown into a large community over the year. Daniel Vadnal, which is a renowned calisthenics expert. He founded FitnessFAQs in 2010 and the community still continues to grow today. The community function at FitnessFAQ does require access to a VIP subscription, but there are other features that you can enjoy without having to pay anything.	—
	Calisthenics Tokyo Master complete body control for fluid, powerful movements. Achieve a visually stunning physique, while unlocking your true strength.	257
	Padel Coaching & Tips on Facebook A Facebook community focused on improving your padel game. Share coaching tips, technique videos, training exercises and tactical advice with fellow padel players looking to level up their game.	—
	Padel Meetup Groups on Meetup Find padel meetup groups worldwide. Organized sessions, social events, beginner clinics, and round-robin tournaments. Connect with local players.	—
	Fetcheveryone Free training and racing tools for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and walkers. Analyse your training, find races, plot routes, chat in the forum, and get advice. Nothing is behind a paywall.	116K
	Running Groups on Meetup on Meetup Find local running groups near you on Meetup. Connect with other runners in your area, join group runs, training sessions, and race prep meetups in thousands of cities worldwide.	—
	Peter Attia Community The community around Dr. Peter Attia's work on longevity. Covers exercise, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and medications to extend healthspan.	—
	Longevity w/ Dr. Cherene on Skool A practical longevity protocol community. Topics include releasing stored trauma, resetting the nervous system, detox, diet, and light therapy.	—
	Road Runners Club of America The RRCA champions the development and success of community-based running organizations that empower all people to participate in the sport of running in pursuit of enjoyment, health, well-being and competition. Find run clubs, coaches, and events near you.	—
	Mindful Aquatics on Facebook This is a group for people who practice, teach or are interested in aquatic activities that have a mindfulness component. Ai Chi, Ai Chi Ni, Aqua Yoga, Watsu, etc. Also about meditation and mindfulness in general and how we can incorporate these ideas into our work in the pool.	600
	ISA Volunteers on Facebook This is an open group for anyone willing to volunteer time to help found an International Slackline Association. This association will support and foster national and local slackline groups, provide centralized resources for slackline information, and promote safe gear and rigging practices.	550
	FullRunning on Facebook Track and field junkies get together to talk about track and field.	10
	Pickleball Fitness on Facebook If you’re like most people you decided it’s time to make a change and get your body in better condition so you can play better tennis or pickleball. Our team of Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and Trainers have developed a program for injury prevention as well as prepare your conditioning for sport. Our goals of this comprehensive corrective exercise program is to increase playing time, decrease pain, improve efficiency of your swing, improve core stabilization, improve static & dynamic posture, improve static & dynamic balance and increase power.	9K
	Parkour / Calisthenics and Fitness Group on Slack Anything about Parkour/FreeRunning and Calisthenics. Share your - Pages, Pictures, Videos Anything Related to these Disciplines.	5K
	Calisthenics and Street Workouts on Linkedin A group for any and every person who is interested in the strength and fitness calisthenics can provide. Feel free to collaborate, ask questions, post progress, and share your journey.	362
	EIB Calisthenics Fitness on Linkedin We have Certified and Non-Certified Personal Fitness Calisthenics Trainers. Everything about effective Fitness, Functional Training, the best Exercises, Healthy Nutrition and more - posted by professional coaches, fitness instructors and athletic trainers. Just check out the picture gallery and the notices.	17
	Calisthenics on Facebook This is a group for people that love Calisthenics and bodyweight exercises. You are welcome to join and share your experience!	13K
	Calisthenics Community Facebook on Facebook The Calisthenics Community is a group for any and every calisthenics enthusiast to come together and collaborate, ask questions, share progress, and grow as a family.	6K
	r/fitpregnancy on Reddit An inclusive space to discuss fitness and pregnancy - pre-natal, during, and post-partum. Geared towards motivating and inspiring pregnant people to stay healthy and fit throughout.	73K
	r/Sauna on Reddit Welcome to r/Sauna! This is a subreddit for all things Sauna - Pictures of You and your Sauna - Sharing your building progress and questions - Whatever else you can think of Sauna related - Saunas are used around the world and we want to hear from you! You can also find us on our own Lemmy instance over at https://r-sauna.fi - posts made there will be automatically re-posted here, so please don't double post.	123K
	r/coldshowers on Reddit Reddit community dedicated to cold exposure therapy including cold showers, ice baths, and cryotherapy for health, longevity, and mental resilience.	43K
	r/carnivore on Reddit Welcome to r/carnivore. This community is different than typical diet communities, it's not a grab bag of hacks for undereating It's all about restoring health and that means the first order of business is improving health markers and starting to increase muscle and bone density -- yes, that means you can and should eat heartily to appetite. If you're ready to get started eating fatty meat without carbs, check out -- https://www.reddit.com/r/carnivore/wiki/faq/#wiki_getting_started	95K
	Biohacking Secrets on Facebook Facebook group for biohacking enthusiasts sharing experiments, tips, and science around optimizing human performance and longevity.	—
	Dave Asprey Upgrade Labs on Facebook Facebook community surrounding Dave Asprey and the Bulletproof/biohacking movement focused on cognitive performance, diet, and anti-aging longevity.	—
	WHOOP Community on Facebook Community for WHOOP wearable users focused on recovery, sleep optimization, HRV tracking, and performance data to improve healthspan and longevity.	—
	r/C25K on Reddit Anything related to the Couch-to-5K running programs or the like; open to all, noobie to pro.	227K
	LetsRun.com Message Boards The home of running. The internet's most active running forum covering track and field, road racing, cross country, and all aspects of distance running.	—
	RunningAHEAD Forums Free running log, training plans and running forum. Discuss general running, racing, cross training, health, nutrition, gears and more. Comprehensive workout logging for runners of all levels.	—
	RunnerSpace RunnerSpace.com provides live broadcasts, coverage, and a social community for high school, college, and professional running. Track results, follow athletes, and connect with the running community.	—
	RunnerSpace Community RunnerSpace.com features live broadcasts, video coverage, social community forums, and race listings for competitive high school, college, and professional running events. Connect with fans and athletes.	—
	ASICS Runkeeper Together, we run. You are invited to join the Runkeeper app community and unlock your running potential. Whether you are just starting out, or your shoes have already seen many miles, we will be by your side for every stride.	—
	Running For Beginners (Facebook Group) on Facebook A supportive Facebook community for people who are new to running. Share your milestones, ask questions, get motivation, and connect with other beginner runners on their fitness journey.	—
	r/HalfMarathon on Reddit Anything related to Half Marathons from training to tips, questions, and boasting!	14K
	r/spartanrace on Reddit r/Spartanrace is a place for OCR enthusiasts who enjoy or plan to run Spartan Races. Racers of all experience levels welcome!	29K
	MapMyRun Community Under Armour's running app with social features, route sharing, and community challenges. Connects runners worldwide through tracked activities and group training plans.	—
	Garmin Connect Running Clubs Garmin Connect's social platform for runners to share activities, join challenges, and connect with clubs. Integrates with Garmin GPS watches for detailed tracking.	—
	Running Enthusiasts (Facebook Group) on Facebook Active Facebook community for runners of all levels sharing training tips, race experiences, motivational content, and running-related discussions.	—
	Adidas Running (Runtastic) Community Community within the Adidas Running app (formerly Runtastic) where runners track activities, join group challenges, and connect with other runners globally.	—
	Team Red White & Blue Nonprofit community connecting veterans through physical and social activity including running events. Chapters across the US host weekly group runs and races.	—
	r/BarefootRunning on Reddit A community of barefoot and minimalist runners.	80K
	Charity Miles Community App-based community where runners and walkers earn money for charity with every mile. Connects fitness enthusiasts with charitable giving through tracked runs.	—
	r/BecomingTheIceman on Reddit The Wim Hof method is a means of learning to control the autonomic nervous system and improve vitality. The Wim Hof method employs the practice of breathing exercises and graduated exposure to cold temperatures. Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wimhofmethod/?ref=gysj	76K
	r/bodybuilding on Reddit The premier Reddit community for bodybuilding. Discussions on training, nutrition, supplementation, and contest prep. Includes news, articles, personal progress, and advice for all levels.	2.9M
	r/naturalbodybuilding on Reddit A place for for those who believe that proper diet and intense training are all you need to build an amazing physique. Discuss NANBF/IPE, INBF/WNBF, OCB, ABA, INBA/PNBA, and IFPA bodybuilding, noncompetitive bodybuilding, diets for the natural lifters, exercise routines and more! All are welcome here but this sub is intended for intermediate to advanced lifters, we ask that beginners utilize the weekly and daily discussion threads for your needs. User flair is required to post.	450K
	r/Fitness on Reddit A place for the pursuit of physical fitness goals. Please see the r/Fitness Wiki and FAQ at https://thefitness.wiki for help with common questions.	12.5M
	r/hypertrophy on Reddit Everything about building muscle	5K
	Muscle & Strength Forum A supportive community offering guidance on building muscle, losing fat, and improving overall physique with expert advice and user logs.	100K
	Physique Collective on Skool Evidence-based education on various aspects of physique development, including training, nutrition, and pharmacology.	96
	BodyBUILDING B4 BodyBreaking on Skool Focuses on physique development through joint mobility and tissue-specific training to build a body that lasts.	469
	Getbig Bodybuilding Established source for bodybuilding news, events, and gossip. Known for industry discussions and competitive bodybuilding coverage.	50K
	MuscleMecca Long-standing community for discussions on weight training, muscle building, and professional events. Covers both amateur and pro bodybuilding.	50K
	Optimized Living on Skool A community for high performers seeking to control their health, mindset, and performance through biohacking.	3K
	Levels Health Community The community for Levels users focusing on metabolic health and blood glucose optimization.	25K
	HVMN Community Community focused on metabolic health, ketones, and performance optimization.	5K
	Ben Greenfield Life Community and resources for performance, longevity, and biohacking by Ben Greenfield.	20K
	r/xxfitness on Reddit We're a community targeted at female and gender non binary/gender non conforming redditors to discuss fitness. However, all genders are welcome to contribute, all we ask is that you abide by the rules.	3.1M
	r/moreplatesmoredates on Reddit The official subreddit community for the Youtube channel More Plates More Dates.	217K
	CrossFit Community The CrossFit community is a global network of trainers, gym owners, and athletes dedicated to health and fitness through the CrossFit methodology.	—
	Fitbit Community The Google Health Community (formerly Fitbit Community) is a space for users to discuss fitness goals, troubleshoot devices, and share wellness tips.	—
	Bodybuilding.com Forums The Bodybuilding.com forums are a long-standing online community for health and fitness enthusiasts to share tips, workouts, and motivation.	—

FAQ

: One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
: Hive Index lists 110 Fitness communities on this page. Most listings with size data are huge (20%) or massive (16%).
: Reddit (33), Independent Platforms (32), and Facebook (22) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.
: Forum is the most common (85%). Others that show up often include live chat and online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: 101 of 110 (92%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces 30-Day Fitness Accountability, FitMorii, Paragon Fitness, and Bulkwork: We Build Muscle first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: Effective Fitness and FullRunning have the highest review scores on this page. Switch the sort to Ratings to see the full order. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experience, not our editorial ranking.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.