Spotify is now a fitness app too

Source: Engadget

Overview

Spotify is expanding into the fitness space by offering guided workout experiences and on‑demand Peloton classes. Premium subscribers can access Peloton’s library of more than 1,400 classes directly within the Spotify app, while both Free and Premium users can browse curated playlists listed under the “fitness” genre.

Language Support

• Primarily English
• Additional options in Spanish and German

Cross‑Device Experience

• Start a video workout on a TV and switch to an audio‑only version on a phone or smart speaker.
• Download classes for offline use.

Why Fitness?

Spotify notes that nearly 70 percent of its Premium subscribers work out monthly, and fitness content ranks among the top use cases for its Prompted Playlist feature.

Other Recent Expansions

• Ability to purchase physical books through the app.
• Creation of group chat features.