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Apple Fitness+ is expected to launch in India on December 15. This brings its premium guided workouts and wellness features to Apple users. Apple aims to position Fitness+ as the go-to service for home fitness with various introductory offers, multiple categories, and seamless device integration.
The tech giant has stated that this will be the largest expansion of the service since its launch five years ago. It already has active users in 49 countries.
Apple’s vice president of Fitness Technologies, Jay Blahnik, mentioned in a blog post: “Through its seamless integration across Apple devices, Fitness+ has helped inspire users to live a healthier day.”
“From seeing real-time, personal metrics right onscreen with Apple Watch or AirPods Pro 3, to the ability to bring the service with you wherever you go on iPhone or iPad, we’re delivering unmatched motivation to users. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this experience to even more users around the globe with our biggest expansion yet,” he added.
Apple Fitness+ provides access to a library of 12 different workout types. It includes High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Strength, Yoga, Dance, Cycling, Pilates, Treadmill, Rowing, and Kickboxing. The company confirmed that the service also includes meditation sessions aimed at improving sleep and relieving stress.
Workouts on the app range from 5 to 45 minutes. It is also available in 4K Ultra High Definition. Apple said that users can choose from a variety of music genres. The tech giant is also introducing a new K-pop category with this launch. It will be available across all workout types and feature global hits from top artists.
Apple also confirmed that the service includes Artist Spotlight playlists, which dedicate entire workout sessions to a single artist. The lineup includes tracks from Taylor Swift, BTS, Beyoncé, and Coldplay. Users can also listen to stories from influential guests, such as Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, while walking through the Time to Walk feature.
Apple Fitness+ will be available at Rs. 149 per month and Rs. 999 per year. The tech giant revealed that Fitness+ can be shared with up to five other family members.
Apple has announced a promotional offer for new customers. The company said buyers who purchase a new Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, AirPods Pro 3, or Powerbeats Pro 2 will be eligible for three months of Apple Fitness+ for free.
Users need an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.1 or a newer version to access Apple Fitness+.
“To unlock the full experience with metric tracking, users will also need an Apple Watch Series 3 or later,” the company mentioned in a blog post.
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The service aims to compete strongly with top fitness platforms by offering premium content and deep integration with Apple Watch. Fitness+ presents a polished and integrated solution to redefine everyday wellness routines for Apple users seeking convenience, motivation, and high-quality training at home. It remains to be seen how this feature will be received on release as the market continues to race towards an optimized health-inclined lifestyle.
