Spotify takes on Apple Fitness Plus and Fitbit Premium with guided workouts
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Spotify is launching guided fitness workouts with its new “Fitness with Spotify” hub.
- The feature is available to all Spotify users, with over 1,400 additional ad‑free Peloton classes for Premium members at no extra cost.
- Fitness with Spotify directly competes with Apple Fitness Plus and Google’s Fitbit Premium, which offer similar guided workout experiences.
Overview
Spotify is officially stepping into the fitness world with a new “Fitness with Spotify” experience. Baked directly into the Spotify app, Fitness for Spotify is essentially a space for guided audio and video workouts, putting the app in direct competition with the likes of Apple Fitness Plus and Google’s Fitbit Premium.
Free and Premium users will have access to curated workout playlists and content from popular fitness creators like Yoga With Kassandra and Chloe Ting. However, Spotify Premium subscribers will also be able to access over 1,400 ad‑free classes through a partnership with Peloton. These workouts span everything from strength to cardio, yoga, meditation, and more.
How Fitness with Spotify works
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To use Fitness with Spotify, open the Spotify app on mobile, desktop, or TV and search “fitness.”
The onboarding experience suggests you can personalize workout suggestions based on a few factors:
- Movement type – options like “Burn & Sweat,” “Strength & Tone,” and “Calm & Restore.”
- Intensity – choices such as “Full‑on cardio” and “Quick & intense.”
- Familiarity – a slider indicating how experienced you are with that workout type, allowing Spotify to filter recommendations.
Once preferences are set, Fitness for Spotify generates a personalized exercise lineup. In the example shown, users receive a “Cardio Starter Pack” with the ability to explore all available workouts.
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You can also browse instructor profiles (e.g., Peloton trainers), follow them, and explore their workout libraries—much like following an artist or podcast creator on Spotify.
When a workout starts, a hybrid player interface lets you switch between video and audio playback, so you can watch the guided session or switch to audio‑only mode mid‑session.
The feature works across devices: start a workout on Spotify’s TV app and seamlessly continue on your phone. Classes can be downloaded for offline use, so you’re not tied to an internet connection.
Workouts are primarily available in English, with select options in Spanish and German.