The 14 Best Fitness Audiobooks to Get You Moving

The 14 Best Fitness Audiobooks to Get You Moving

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete, get a fix of motivation from some of the most iconic names in the fitness and exercise industry. From accessible guides to science-based weight loss theory to bodybuilder training plans, our list of 14 workout audiobooks will inspire you to work out smarter, not harder, to reach your physical and mental goals. Here is our list of the best workout audiobooks to help you get on track, starting today.
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    • Not a Diet Book

    • Take Control. Gain Confidence. Change Your Life.
    • By: James Smith
    • Narrated by: James Smith
    • Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 23-01-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,162 ratings
    • After gaining a huge international following, personal trainer and social media sensation James Smith lays out the tools for breaking bad habits and getting results. Kicking fad diets and weight-loss quick fixes to the curb, Not a Diet Book focuses on changing your attitude towards nutrition and developing a workout plan to achieve your personal best. In his debut audiobook, Smith breaks down complex concepts into manageable steps, with the help of engaging anecdotes from his own experiences. This logical guide for complete beginners and fitness fanatics alike is more than deserving of a spot on our Best Workout Audiobooks list. James Smith is a name to watch in the evolving fitness and self-development industry.

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  • The Art of Impossible cover art

    • The Art of Impossible

    • A Peak Performance Primer
    • By: Steven Kotler
    • Narrated by: Fred Sanders
    • Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 19-01-2021
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 262 ratings
    • An award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, Steven Kotler offers an alternative look at working out and becoming the best version of oneself. The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer decodes the secrets of the world’s highest achievers, from celebrated athletes to top scientists. This pragmatic audiobook introduces listeners to the science behind achieving peak human performance in any field or aspect of their lives, including physical fitness. Kotler encourages listeners to revisit the idea of what is ‘impossible’ and to learn from the world’s accomplished people who have pushed that boundary. This audiobook deserves a spot on our list for the inspiring narration of Fred Sanders, who pushes listeners to take a different, yet tried and tested, approach to achieving their workout and fitness goals.

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  • The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation cover art

    • The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation

    • By: Michael Matthews
    • Narrated by: Michael Matthews
    • Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 30-08-2018
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 88 ratings
    • As listeners can infer from its title, this audiobook is an essential fitness handbook that earns its rightful place on our Best Workout Audiobooks list. The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation helps listeners conquer the mental blocks that stand in the way of reaching their fitness goals. Narrated by author and fitness fanatic Michael Matthews himself, this Audible Original audiobook offers a genuine and down-to-earth approach to cultivating the right mindset, setting goals, doing the work, and maintaining those results. Throughout, listeners will come to understand the psychology behind motivation and performance in fitness—and that the power of positive thinking must not be underestimated.

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    • Relentless

    • From Good to Great to Unstoppable
    • By: Tim S. Grover, Shari Wenk
    • Narrated by: Pete Simonelli
    • Series: Tim Grover Winning, Book 1
    • Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 01-12-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 681 ratings
    • Relentless features in our list as an essential listen, offering the ‘cold, hard truth’ to anyone who is driven to succeed. Author and elite performance coach Tim Grover and author Shari Wenk present this no-nonsense guide to excelling in any field. Relentless outlines 13 key principles that can elevate listeners from ‘good’ to ‘great’ to ‘unstoppable’. With some of the most celebrated names in sport on his elite performance coaching roster, Grover’s philosophy and approach resonates with athletes and individuals working to become their best, physically and mentally. Listeners have embraced this audiobook as a wake up call, motivating them to push harder and stay consistent on their fitness journey.

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    • Think Like a Monk

    • The Secret of How to Harness the Power of Positivity and Be Happy Now
    • By: Jay Shetty
    • Narrated by: Jay Shetty
    • Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 08-09-2020
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1,847 ratings
    • If you’re new to the fitness world or trying to establish an effective workout routine, The Resistance Training Revolution is a great place to start. For listeners with busy lives, personal trainer and fitness industry icon Sal Di Stefano swears by resistance training and weight lifting. This audiobook debunks the idea that listeners must spend countless hours in the gym to achieve fat loss and build muscle. Di Stefano shifts the focus onto strength training, resistance workouts, and bodyweight exercises to achieve better results faster than investing in time-consuming, monotonous cardio workouts. Aside from getting into shape, The Resistance Training Revolution puts emphasis on the life-changing benefits of a high-intensity resistance training plan. From feeling more energised to getting that youthful glow, Di Stefano will have listeners eager to kick-start their resistance and bodyweight training journey!

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    • The World's Fittest Book

    • By: Ross Edgley
    • Narrated by: Ross Edgley
    • Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 03-01-2019
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 716 ratings
    • Ross Edgley sets great expectations by naming this audiobook The World’s Fittest Book—and he does not disappoint. This ultimate guide to getting fit presents listeners with the tried and tested methods of training and nourishing the human body like a champion. Instead of presenting a one-size-fits-all approach to achieving peak fitness, Ross Edgley breaks down the essential principles of losing fat, building strength, and improving endurance. This fitness bible takes listeners on an entertaining and inspiring journey that is the outcome of Edgley’s 10 years of research and the lessons he learnt from spending great amounts of time with Olympic athletes.

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    • The Wim Hof Method

    • Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits
    • By: Wim Hof
    • Narrated by: Apolo Anton Ohno
    • Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 24-09-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,040 ratings
    • Endurance athlete, adventurer, and philosopher Wim Hof combines his breathtaking experiences to create his eponymous The Wim Hof Method. This intriguing audiobook stands out from the other titles on our list, offering an alternative approach to fitness and the body. Wim Hof’s unique method is the result of his fascination with body temperature and how exposure to below zero temperatures can give your body a boost. Hof, who is also known as ‘The Iceman’, focuses on three elements: breathing, cold therapy, and commitment. This Sunday Times best seller features in our list as an alternative insight into training and self-development.

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    • Mind Over Muscle

    • By: Ant Middleton
    • Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 06-02-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
    • To successfully reach any physical fitness goals, the mind must be engaged first. Ant Middleton, former British soldier and Chief Instructor in Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, explores the link between mental and physical health in every fitness journey. This raw and inspirational podcast follows Middleton as he mentors five aspiring marathon runners who have faced mental health obstacles in life. This Audible Original recording is a testament to overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to become the best version of oneself, on the inside and out. Featuring seven episodes, Mind Over Muscle demonstrates what can be achieved in life when you ‘get your head in the game’.

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    • Fitness for Every Body

    • Strong, Confident, and Empowered at Any Size
    • By: Meg Boggs
    • Narrated by: AJ Ferraro
    • Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 27-04-2021
    • Language: English
    • 3 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • Our list would be incomplete without Meg Boggs’s Fitness for Every Body, an empowering ode to making the fitness industry more inclusive. With a large social media following, fitness blogger and rising star Boggs set out to break down barriers for plus-sized women in the fitness universe in her debut self-development audiobook. Packed with touching anecdotes from her own experiences with body confidence, diet culture, and motherhood, Fitness for Every Body invites listeners to forget what society thinks about the perfect body and embrace every size and shape. Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, weight training, and nutrition, Meg Boggs inspires listeners to tune into their mental and physical needs and practice self-love.

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    • Exercised

    • The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health
    • By: Daniel Lieberman
    • Narrated by: Sean Runnette
    • Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 10-09-2020
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 112 ratings
    • Exercised earns a spot on our list as paleoanthropologist and Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman sets out to debunk exercise myths. This fascinating audiobook is a must-listen for anyone invested in exercise and fitness, from beginners to professionals. Lieberman compiles his scientific research into an accessible guide to understanding what our bodies truly need to be fit and healthy. Exercised shuts down misconceptions and fads surrounding exercise, helping listeners to forge their own successful fitness journey. Placing emphasis on consistency and taking the time to work on long-term goals, Lieberman proves that realising the dream of having a fit, lean, strong, and healthy body is a marathon, not a sprint.

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    • Feel Great, Lose Weight

    • The Doctor's Plan
    • By: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
    • Narrated by: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
    • Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
    • Release date: 31-12-2020
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
    • On the opposite end of the spectrum from fad dieting and ‘quick fix’ attempts at weight loss, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee introduces his practical philosophy for losing weight and feeling great. The television doctor and Sunday Times best-selling author introduces his practical The Doctor’s Plan advice that listeners can immediately implement into their lives.This no-nonsense weight loss guide reveals that the real secret to losing weight can be found in your daily routine and habits. By implementing small but consistent changes, weight loss can be achieved and maintained with success. As the host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, Dr. Chatterjee is no stranger to audio and doesn’t fail to engage listeners with his straight-forward and honest narration of this audiobook.

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  • Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging cover art

    • Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging

    • By: Ben Greenfield
    • Narrated by: James Newcomb
    • Length: 41 hrs and 19 mins
    • Release date: 18-02-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
    • As a celebrated fitness and nutrition coach, athlete, and New York Times best-selling author, Ben Greenfield certainly deserves a place on our list. In Boundless, he offers insights into the critical relationship between the body and mind on the journey to getting fit and discovering true happiness. This useful audiobook shares Greenfield’s deep-dive research into human health and performance, making it a go-to resource for beginners and experts alike. Listeners will not feel pressured or hurried to reach their goals. Narrated in a steady pace by James Newcomb, Boundless puts the emphasis on making sustainable progress and long-term lifestyle changes.

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  • Bigger Leaner Stronger cover art

    • Bigger Leaner Stronger

    • The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body
    • By: Michael Matthews
    • Narrated by: Michael Matthews
    • Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
    • Release date: 30-12-2012
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 236 ratings
    • Author and highly-acclaimed fitness trainer Michael Matthews makes a second appearance on our Best Workout Audiobooks list with Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body. This essential men’s health audiobook explores how listeners can achieve life-changing results, without steering towards steroids or spending endless amounts of time in the gym. This all-natural approach to bodybuilding takes the gruelling workouts, the mundane meal plans, and the expensive supplements out of the equation. This Audible Original audiobook, narrated by Matthews himself, inspires listeners to kick-start their physical transformation by following his science-based advice.

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