Apple Fitness+ to be launched in India on December 15
What's the story
Apple has announced the launch of its fitness and wellness subscription service, Apple Fitness+, in India on December 15. This marks the biggest expansion of the service since its debut five years ago. With this latest rollout, Apple Fitness+ will be available in a total of 49 countries and regions across the globe.
Workout options
Apple Fitness+ offers a variety of workouts
Apple Fitness+ provides access to 12 different types of workouts, including Strength, Yoga, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Pilates, Dance, Cycling, Kickboxing, as well as Meditation. The sessions range from five to 45 minutes in duration and can be accessed via the Fitness app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The service is designed for users at all fitness levels with modifications for lower-impact or limited-range movements.
Enhanced experience
Enhanced experience with Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 3
The Apple Fitness+ experience can be enhanced with the use of an Apple Watch or the new AirPods Pro 3. These devices provide real-time metrics such as heart rate, calories burned, Activity ring progress, and Burn Bar. The Burn Bar compares a user's effort against others who have completed the same workout. This feature is available for HIIT, Cycling, Kickboxing, Treadmill, and Rowing sessions.
Custom plans
Personalized workout and meditation schedules
Apple Fitness+ has custom plans that automatically create a personalized workout and meditation schedule based on a user's preferred activities, trainers, music, as well as duration. Users can also choose from the pre-made options like Stay Consistent, Push Further, and Get Started. The workouts can be filtered by length to fit into the user's day.
Additional features
Guided fitness programs and meditation library
Apple Fitness+ also offers guided fitness programs and collections such as Yoga for Every Runner, 3 Perfect Weeks of Strength, Run Your First 5K, and So Fresh! 90s Dance. The meditation library covers 12 themes, including Sleep, Calm, and Sound. In India, the service shall be priced at ₹149 per month or ₹999 per year with family sharing support for up to five users.