Spotify (aka one of the best streaming services), is officially entering its fitness era, announcing a full-blown workout hub, complete with guided sessions, video classes, and a partnership with Peloton.
The new fitness hub serves up curated playlists and guided workout content, including over 1400 on-demand Peloton classes – all ad-free and included as part of your existing subscription.
That, in theory, should cover everything from outdoor runs to mat workouts – and you won’t need any Peloton hardware to take part.
In addition to Peloton content, Spotify is also pulling in wellness creators like Chloe Ting, Pilates Body by Raven, and Yoga with Kassandra, with sessions spanning everything from cardio and strength to yoga and meditation.
It might seem rather odd at first glance, but there’s a method behind the move. Spotify says that nearly 70 per cent of its Premium users already work out each month, and fitness playlists are one of the platform’s biggest use cases. More than 150 million workout-focused playlists are already active globally, so the jump to workout content makes some sense, at least.
Spotify says that you’ll be able to start a video workout on your TV, switch to audio on your phone mid-run, and continue across devices, including smart speakers – all without leaving the Spotify ecosystem. Workouts are available across mobile, desktop, and TV apps, with offline downloads supported for Premium users.
Both free and paid users get access to playlists and creator-led workout content, while the Peloton classes sit behind the Premium tier. Most workouts are currently in English, with some options available in Spanish and German.
The app has already expanded well beyond music – into podcasts, audiobooks, and video – and adding fitness into the mix could feel like one step too far if you prefer a simpler experience. But if you already rely on Spotify to power your workouts, this could make it more useful if you’re looking for some additional structure.
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