FitShow App Review
Date Published: March 03, 2026
Updated on: May 27, 2026
The FitShow app offers an engaging way to track and enhance your workouts. In this review, we break down its features, how it works with JTX Fitness equipment, what you get for free, and whether it’s worth using as part of your home training setup.
What is FitShow?
FitShow offers a variety of workout experiences, from a simple athletics track interface to more immersive virtual courses, similar to those on Zwift and Kinomap.
The app records essential workout data, such as calories, distance, heart rate (tested with Polar), and speed for treadmills, while bikes record cadence, watts, and distance
Compatibility
FitShow is compatible with:
- JTX RunRise*
- JTX Racer-M**
- Heart rate devices including Apple Watch and Polar chest straps.
* The app supports treadmill incline adjustments, but you’ll need to manually control the speed.
**Resistance adjustments must be made manually
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Features
Workout Experiences
FitShow offers several types of workouts:
- Simple athletics track interface.
- Scenic and map routes, allowing you to follow visual paths as you train.
- Virtual Run, a Zwift-style experience with more immersive environments (note: this feature requires a premium subscription).
Data Tracking
The app tracks essential fitness data:
- Treadmills: calories, distance, heart rate and speed.
- Bikes: cadence, watts and distance. (Resistance must be adjusted manually.)
Customisation & Community
FitShow lets you:
- Create personalised training programmes and set goals.
- Upload your own videos (e.g. via YouTube).
- Join community features such as leaderboards, groups and competitions.
How to Connect the App
- Open the FitShow app.
- Choose your workout type.
- Select the machine you are using.
- Begin your session (on bikes, start pedalling so the app detects the connection).
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Variety of Workouts: Includes basic and more immersive route options.
- Data Tracking: Records essential fitness metrics.
- Customisation: Users can make training plans and upload content.
- Easy Connection: Simple process for pairing workouts.
- Free Content: Offers a range of free training content.
- Community Features: Leaderboards and groups help motivate users.
Cons
- Manual Adjustments: Speed and resistance controls must be done manually on the machine.
- Premium Content: Only one Virtual Run is free; the rest require a subscription.
- Virtual Run Quality: The Zwift-style route is not as smooth as on dedicated platforms.
- Limited Bike Data: Resistance isn’t recorded for bikes.
Pricing
The FitShow app is mostly free. You get:
- Free access to training, scenic videos and map routes.
- Premium subscription is required for full access to additional Virtual Run courses.
Subscription options:
- £2.98 per week
- £5.99 per month
- £59.98 per year
Final Verdict
FitShow is a versatile workout companion for compatible JTX equipment, blending tracking, scenic routes and community features in one app.
While it offers a good range of free content and customisation options, some users may find the premium features and virtual running experience less polished than market-leading apps.
