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Before vs After videos for Fitness apps and brands

50 viral Before vs After videos from the Fitness niche show what's working there, ranked by viral factor. Start with the hooks that opened them, then use them as references for Fitness apps TikTok ads, Reels and UGC briefs.

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The most viral Before vs After videos in Fitness

Ranked by viral factor, 50 videos. Viral factor is a video's views relative to its creator's usual views: x10 means ten times what the account normally gets.

The cover image is a split composition. On the left, a woman stands facing the camera, set against a plain wall; she wears black attire, offering a before view. The right side features a 3D anatomical model of a woman in a workout pose with her muscles visible; an animated exercise is being shown.

x496

15,506,404 views

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Two Polaroid-style images are side-by-side against a light-blue background. The left image shows a man in sunglasses eating, labeled 'BEFORE'. The right image features the same man, now muscular, in red shorts, labeled 'AFTER'. Below, text reads 'yep, that's me'.

x472

1,116,674 views

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A split image presenting a humorous comparison of the user's physical appearance. On the left, an illustration of a muscular physique with highlighted muscles in red, signifying initial strength. On the right, the same figure appears transformed, clad in a skirt, striped thigh-high socks, and a bow, representing a weaker state. Below the figures appears a row of icons representing strength levels, from "Beginner" to "World class".

x422

3,671,293 views

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The image is split into two sections, with a dark gray background. The top section shows a figure in a red, anatomical rendering. A green neon triangle hovers over the figure's shoulders, apparently indicating the correct form. The bottom section shows the same figure in red with an overlayed red 'X' mark and a white outline of a triangle, indicating incorrect form. The main focus is on the correct and incorrect forms of a push-up.

x98.5

2,734,570 views

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The cover image shows two spoons, one filled with creamy white cream cheese and the other with chunky cottage cheese. Below these spoons is white text in a black box. It is on a white surface.

x86.1

61,377 views

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The image is a composite of several visuals focused on jawline definition and exercise. At the top, there are two rendered images of a man's face, one light-skinned and the other appearing AI-generated, showcasing ideal jawlines and facial features. Below, black and white diagrams with red arrows demonstrate how the jawline is used to highlight the jawline. Finally, a close-up color photo shows a man's features and neck from a side view.

x71.7

2,165,663 views

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The cover image features a split composition. The top section shows a "before" and "after" comparison of a person's face, purportedly showing the effects of a jawline exercise, featuring the character from "Squid Game". Below that, there is a diagram of jaw muscles and at the bottom, another image of a person with the tongue sticking out.

x59.2

1,787,903 views

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The cover image is a vertical split screen, top half with two photos of a person, the left is with hair and the right is a close-up, further down is a third panel showing a person's arms and hands with a t-shirt and neck.

x55.5

1,675,744 views

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The image shows two muscular men in a gym setting, side-by-side, striking a pose. They are shirtless, showing their abs, while kneeling on the floor. One is pointing upwards, the other is also pointing upwards. An image of a man with a belly that has the words "Day 1" on the image is on the left side while an arrow points to the two muscular characters. The background is a dark gray or black wall with some gym equipment. The photo captures a before-and-after progression in fitness.

x40.1

2,827,942 views

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The cover image features a full or mid-shot of a person in a pajama-like outfit. The outfit has a dark background with a pattern of deer or reindeer and snowflake designs. The person has long, dark hair and is facing the camera or slightly angled, with their body filling most of the frame. A white rectangular box with the text "6 weeks ago.." is positioned at the top of the image.

x33.6

102,184 views

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The cover image shows a woman standing in profile in a room with white walls and a white cabinet. She is wearing a black outfit and has her arms outstretched. The text 'APRIL' is at the top.

x25.0

396,126 views

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A woman in a black dress is smiling, with balloons in the background. The text "The photo that made me lock in" is overlaid on the image.

x24.5

315,917 views

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The cover image is a grid of six images arranged in a 3x2 layout against a black background. The top row of images shows two different men, each with a close-up shot of their face. The first man has lighter skin and blue eyes and hair is styled over his forehead. The second man's has dark hair and a smoother face. The middle two images are a man in a black shirt in two images. The bottom row shows the same man in two different poses. The text 'L jawline Exercise' is overlaid on the top row.

x21.9

661,508 views

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The image features a before-and-after concept illustrating height increase potential. On the left, a shorter cartoon boy stands next to a height measuring tool that shows his height. On the right, a taller boy, likely the same individual, is depicted. Animated elements like an arrow connecting the figures emphasize the transformation. The background is a grid pattern.

x21.4

171,218 views

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A woman stands in profile at a gym, with her back to the camera. She is wearing a white sports bra and light pink leggings. Her blonde hair is pulled back. The background shows gym equipment and a mirrored wall.

x19.4

67,296 views

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The cover image displays a diagram of a human figure from the back. The figure is overlaid with red and purple muscle illustrations. Text overlays include a humorous phrase and strength measurement (54.0, labeled as a weekly strength score), alongside color-coded indicators from beginner to world class.

x19.3

193,259 views

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The image is a before-and-after comparison of two stick-figure-like figures. The left side titled 'Before' shows a muscular figure with highlighted areas and the Liftoff app promotion alongside the Google Play and App Store icons. The arrow points to the right, where a figure of less muscle mass is depicted, with the background a dark color on both sides. Below the figures, badges with the words 'Wood', 'Bronze', 'Silver', 'Gold', 'Platinum', 'Diamond', 'Champion', 'Titan', and 'Olympian' are presented.

x14.4

63,954 views

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The cover image shows a person's torso from the chest down, wearing a tight blue top and black shorts. Text overlay reads 'Day 21 using Tone AI'.

x13.4

429,311 views

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The cover image is split into two vertical sections. The left side, labeled '2024,' features four outlined icons with red 'no' symbols over them, depicting a marijuana leaf, a smoking cigarette, a wine glass, and a syringe. Below, a silhouette of a person is seen from the side. The right side, labeled '2025,' presents a woman holding a dumbbell in athletic attire at the top and anime character at the bottom. The background is split gray and white for each side

x13.0

2,108,807 views

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The image is a square graphic, divided into four equal quadrants. Each quadrant contains a close-up photo of a hand holding a piece of raw chicken, simulating muscle loss over time. The top left shows a small piece. The top right piece is slightly bigger. The bottom left and right show increasingly large pieces. Text overlays at the top-left state "in 1 day", top-right states "in 1 week", then, bottom-left states "in 1 month", and bottom-right states "in 1 year." In the middle of the image and under the images, the text states "How much muscle you can lose".

x12.9

5,180 views

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The image shows a graphic with text overlays. The primary visual is a stylized diagram of a human form from the back, with muscles highlighted in red and purple. The image includes text such as "bro: 'quit saying that I've got a goth girl physique' also bro: 54.0 Weekly Strength Score". At the bottom of the image, there is a scale ranging from "Beginner" to "World Class" with color coding.

x10.2

102,107 views

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The image shows a graphic depicting two male figures with muscle outlines lit up in pink, side-by-side against a black background. Above the figures, a text overlay shows a humorous comparison of progress over time, alongside the app's weekly strength score. Also includes color-coded labels that indicate different experience levels.

x9.97

99,845 views

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The image shows a split graphic on a plain white background concerning weekly strength scores. Two body diagrams are presented side-by-side, with the figures stylized with the appearance of muscles highlighted in orange and pink to denote muscle groups. Above these figures, text reads "bro: 'no way, a goth girl!' bro 12 weeks later: (he's cooked)", suggesting a transformation is occurring. Below the figures, numbers indicate a strength score of "6.5". At the bottom, a color-coded bar represents strength levels such as "Beginner", "Novice", "Intermediate", "Advanced", "Elite", and "World Class". The word "Male" is also placed below the figures. The overall composition is clear with a focus on the muscular figures' visual representation and informative text.

x9.68

96,890 views

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The image presents a comparison, likely humorous, of a female's strength and fitness levels before and after a significant life event, perhaps marriage. On a dark background, two stylized female body diagrams are displayed. The one on the left, labeled 'her: "I'm going to marry him"', shows muscles highlighted in orange and red, suggesting her initial strength or activity. The one on the right, labeled 'her 6 months later:', features muscles highlighted in purple, indicating a change in strength, with the overall Weekly Strength Score being low, at 25.8. At the bottom are color-coded bars labeled 'Beginner', 'Novice', 'Intermediate', 'Advanced', 'Elite' and 'World Class'. The text 'Weekly Strength Score' and 'What is this?' above the diagrams, along with the color-coded bars, suggests an app that tracks or measures fitness. The overall composition is straightforward, using a visual comparison to convey either humor or a point about lifestyle changes.

x9.35

93,626 views

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A woman stands with her back to the camera, arms outstretched horizontally. She wears a yellow sports bra and white shorts. Text overlay indicates weight loss. The background includes a door and a reflection in a mirror.

x7.68

174,366 views

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A side profile of a woman's body with the muscles exposed in shades of red, showing the glute muscles highlighted in a brighter red with a blue arching accent. The woman is facing left in a room with a neutral background.

x7.50

1,691,750 views

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The image is a split frame featuring two basketball scenes. The top half shows two players, one in a blue and black 'Mavericks' jersey and the other in a similar jersey. Text overlays read 'HOW IT STARTED'. The bottom half shows the same players in different jerseys: the 'Lakers' with the text 'HOW ITS GOING'. Colors are dominated by dark blues, yellows, and black, with the players facing each other.

x7.46

228,636 views

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A split-screen image comparing a woman's physique from January 2024 to March 2024. The image shows the woman from the side, wearing athletic attire, with the 'before' image on the left and the 'after' on the right, highlighting changes in her gluteal muscles. The woman is holding her phone up, suggesting she may be taking a selfie. The background is a simple washroom setting.

x7.38

13,447 views

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The cover image showcases a woman's torso, with her abdominal area being the focal point. She is wearing a dark gray short-sleeved top, which she is lifting to reveal her midriff. The background is softly lit, likely an indoor setting, such as a bathroom or bedroom. The color palette is cool, with the woman's skin tone providing a warm contrast to the dark clothing. A small tattoo of a plant is visible on her hip.

x7.29

1,702,400 views

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The cover image is a collage showing a progression of fitness exercises. The top section features an illustration of a person's glutes with exaggerated visual changes, indicating before-and-after. The lower section presents four different frames of a man performing sit-ups and leg raises within what appears to be a gym setting. In the background, there are wall murals.

x6.87

386,123 views

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The cover image splits into two workout representations; at the top, a woman bends over with a dumbbell, demonstrating a home workout. Below, another woman exercises with gym equipment. The image is on a sky-blue background, with the text overlay.

x6.32

159,314 views

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The image is a graphic showing the Stronger app's visual representation of muscular strength. It features stylized human figures, one with a colored musculature and the other with a different colored pattern. Text at the top includes dialogue attribution and a strength score. The background is black, and the whole layout is designed for clear visualization of the data app.

x6.30

63,098 views

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Before vs After in Fitness by the numbers

Videos
50
Total views
64,712,486
Creators
25
Median viral factor
x7.59
TikTok / Instagram
52% / 48%
Added to the library
Mar 13, 2024 to Aug 13, 2025

Top Before vs After hooks in Fitness

The opening lines of the most viral videos in this set, as a starting point for your own.

  1. No Gym? Start at Home

    15M views · viral factor x496

  2. yep, that's me

    1.1M views · viral factor x472

  3. bro: "I'm just gonna skip this one leg day" bro 12 weeks later:

    3.6M views · viral factor x422

  4. Calorie comparison lose or bulk edition Cream cheese vs Cottage cheese

    61K views · viral factor x86.1

  5. JAWLINE EXERCISE

    2.1M views · viral factor x71.7

  6. Jawline tutorial

    1.6M views · viral factor x55.5

  7. 6 weeks ago..

    102K views · viral factor x33.6

  8. The photo that made me lock in

    315K views · viral factor x24.5

  9. L jawline Exercise

    661K views · viral factor x21.9

  10. Want to grow taller?

    171K views · viral factor x21.4

Creators making Before vs After videos in Fitness

The accounts with the most videos in this set, with their views and best viral factor.

  1. @strongermobileapp (Instagram) · 14 videos · 4.5M views · best viral factor x422
  2. @officialglow_0 (Instagram) · 5 videos · 6.3M views · best viral factor x71.7
  3. @fitonomy.app (TikTok) · 3 videos · 19M views · best viral factor x496
  4. @the_natural_fit (TikTok) · 2 videos · 3.2M views · best viral factor x40.1
  5. @sashalusslover (TikTok) · 2 videos · 2.7M views · best viral factor x7.29
  6. @tall.maxxer (TikTok) · 2 videos · 200K views · best viral factor x21.4
  7. @gymbros_app (Instagram) · 2 videos · 106K views · best viral factor x14.4
  8. @livwell.coaching (TikTok) · 2 videos · 84K views · best viral factor x19.4