Apple’s subscription fitness service kicks off 2025 with its most extensive programming lineup yet, featuring new Apple Fitness+ workouts in strength training, pickleball conditioning and a collaboration with popular fitness app Strava.
“Fitness+ is designed to support everyone’s unique fitness and wellness journey,” said Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of fitness technologies, in a press release Friday. “From workouts that can boost power and precision for pickleball, to breath meditations that help relieve stress, along with Artist Spotlight sessions featuring iconic hits and an exciting collaboration with Strava, Fitness+ has something to inspire, motivate and help everyone feel their best in 2025.”
New Apple Fitness+ workouts bulk up activities lineup for 2025
Taken together, the new Apple Fitness+ workouts and other programming coming on January 6 add up to the service’s biggest lineup of programming yet to help users stay active and mindful, Apple said. This follows Apple’s freshening of Fitness+ programming in 2023 and 2024, as the feature continues to grow since its launch in December 2020 to rave reviews.
Strength training
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Apple Fitness+ subscribers will have access to a comprehensive three-week progressive strength training program. It’s designed for efficiency and repeatability. The program includes 12 workouts of 30 minutes apiece over three focused weeks. They’re called Progressive Overload, Time Under Tension and Dynamic Power.
Conditioning for pickleball
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Recognizing the explosive growth of pickleball, Apple Fitness+ partnered with world champion Catherine Parenteau to develop a specialized conditioning program incorporating exercises from her training regimen. It helps players improve their court performance through targeted strength, endurance and agility workouts.
Yoga and meditation
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The service expands its wellness offerings with new yoga and meditation content. A workshop-style “Yoga Peak Poses” program provides focused instruction on advanced poses like Dancer and Crow. And the “Introduction to Breath Meditation” program offers five 10-minute sessions designed to manage stress and boost energy.
New music playlists
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Music enthusiasts can look forward to new Artist Spotlight series workouts featuring Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performer Kendrick Lamar. These dedicated playlists will be available across various workout types throughout January and early February.
Time to Walk guests
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The popular Time to Walk feature will welcome new guests including actor (and Severance star) Adam Scott, musician Rita Ora and comedian Tiffany Haddish. Additionally, professional choreographer Alex Wong will lead an exclusive 20-minute dance workout alongside Fitness+ trainers.
Strava app integration
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In a significant addition to the platform, Fitness+ will integrate with running/cycling/hiking social network Strava. Users can now share detailed workout information directly to their Strava profiles, including episode details, music genre, trainer name and performance metrics. Strava subscribers will receive up to three months of Fitness+ access at no cost. That gives them access to more than 6,500 workouts and meditations in 4K Ultra High Definition.
Apple Fitness+ costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 annually, with family sharing for up to five members. It’s also included in the Apple One Premier plan, and many new device purchases come with three months of free access. The Strava collaboration offer will be available in Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the U.S.
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