Apple Fitness+ Gets Strava Integration and a Dose of Celebrity Sweat
Apple is kicking off the new year with a flurry of updates to its fitness subscription service, Fitness+. This time around, we're seeing a mix of new workout types, integrations with popular fitness apps, and a healthy dose of celebrity motivation.
For the Serious Fitness Fan:
- Yoga Peak Poses: This new series caters to more experienced yogis, offering challenging workshops focused on mastering specific poses like Dancer and Crow. Each workshop includes a 10-minute warm-up and a 10-minute practice session, allowing users to gradually build their skills and conquer those tricky poses.
- Three Perfect Weeks of Strength: This three-week program is designed to help users build strength progressively. Each week focuses on a different training principle, such as progressive overload, time under tension, and dynamic power. While not as in-depth as dedicated strength training apps like Peloton's, this program provides a structured approach for those looking to enhance their strength training routine.
Beyond the Workout:
- Strava Integration: Fitness+ is now seamlessly integrating with Strava, allowing users to share their Fitness+ workouts directly to the popular social fitness platform. This integration will display key details like the type of workout and the instructor, providing a richer context for users' fitness activities.
- Celebrity Sweat Sessions: Get ready to move to the beat with new workout playlists featuring Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar. These curated playlists are sure to add an extra dose of motivation to your workouts.
Other Notable Additions:
- Intro to Breath Meditation: A new class designed to guide beginners through the basics of breathwork and mindfulness.
- Pickleball-Specific Workouts: Catering to the growing popularity of pickleball, Fitness+ is introducing workouts specifically designed to improve agility, strength, and endurance for this dynamic sport.
- New Time to Walk Episodes: Apple's popular audio storytelling series continues to expand with new episodes featuring inspiring individuals sharing their stories while walking.
Overall:
These updates demonstrate Apple's commitment to enhancing the Fitness+ experience and making it more engaging and valuable for its subscribers. With the addition of Strava integration, new challenging workouts, and exciting celebrity-led playlists, Fitness+ is poised to become an even more compelling option for fitness enthusiasts in 2025.
