Apple Fitness+ Coming with New Features in 2025
Apple Fitness+ is starting the new year with its most robust lineup yet, bringing innovative programs, collaborations, and fresh content to help users embrace a healthier and more mindful lifestyle in 2025. With updates rolling out on 6th January, Fitness+ is introducing a progressive strength training program, a conditioning series tailored for pickleball enthusiasts, yoga workshops for peak poses, and a breath meditation series designed to manage stress and boost energy. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Fitness+ offerings.
Revolutionising Strength Training: Three Perfect Weeks of Strength
This guided three-week program simplifies the strength-building path by targeting every major muscle group with 12 efficient 30-minute workouts.
- Week One: Focuses on progressive overload for building a strong foundation.
- Week Two: Highlights time under tension to enhance endurance.
- Week Three: Delivers dynamic power workouts to amplify performance.
Ideal for beginners and seasoned athletes alike, this routine is designed to be repeatable and scalable as users grow stronger.
Pickleball Conditioning Program
Pickleball, the world’s fastest-growing sport, gets its own dedicated fitness program. Led by professional champion Catherine Parenteau, the Strength, Endurance, and Agility for Pickleball series combines exercises inspired by elite training regimens. Whether you’re a casual player or aiming for competitive success, this program boosts performance and confidence on the court.
Yoga Peak Poses: A Workshop-Style Approach
For yoga enthusiasts, Fitness+ debuts Yoga Peak Poses, a program offering focused workshops on poses like Dancer, Crow, and Twisted Hand to Big Toe. Each session includes a 10-minute warm-up flow followed by a 10-minute pose practice, helping users refine their form and build confidence.
Breathe and Refocus with Breath Meditation
The new Introduction to Breath Meditation program introduces simple techniques like belly breathing and ocean breathing. These meditations are crafted to help users recharge, relax, or refocus in just 10 minutes. With Breath now added as a theme, Fitness+ offers 12 meditation categories to suit any lifestyle.
Music Meets Movement: Artist Spotlight Series
Workouts get a rhythmic boost with playlists dedicated to iconic artists:
- Janet Jackson (starting 13th January)
- Coldplay (starting 20th January)
- Bruno Mars (starting 27th January)
- Kendrick Lamar (starting 3rd February)
Each playlist energises diverse workout styles, including cycling, strength training, and dance.
Inspiring Stories with Time to Walk
Time to Walk, Apple’s award-winning audio series, returns with new episodes that pair personal stories, photos, and music from influential figures. Beginning 13th January, users can walk alongside:
- Adam Scott, an award-winning actor from Severance.
- Rita Ora, reflecting on her career milestones and self-care journey.
- Steve Aoki, shares how near-misses shaped his life perspective.
- Maddie Ziegler, discussing her path to embracing imperfections.
- Lana Condor, exploring family bonds and their lasting impact.
- Daddy Yankee and Tiffany Haddish, among others.
These episodes offer a deeply personal and motivational experience, encouraging users to walk more often while reflecting on their own lives.
Dance Workouts with Alex Wong
Renowned dancer Alex Wong, of So You Think You Can Dance fame, joins Fitness+ for an exclusive 20-minute dance workout. Designed for all levels, Wong’s high-energy routine brings a fresh burst of excitement to the Fitness+ dance series.
Fitness+ Meets Strava
Fitness+ expands its ecosystem through an integration with Strava, the popular fitness-tracking app. Now, when users share a Fitness+ workout to Strava, the app will display comprehensive details, including:
- Episode image
- Music genre
- Trainer name
- Workout metrics
Additionally, Strava subscribers can access a special three-month trial of Fitness+ starting 3rd January, making it easier than ever to explore the extensive library of 4K Ultra HD workouts and meditations.
Kickstart Your Year with Apple Watch
Fitness+ incentivises movement with a limited-edition award for Apple Watch users who close all three Activity rings for seven consecutive days in January. This adds an extra layer of motivation as users start their 2025 fitness journey.
Pricing and Accessibility
Apple Fitness+ is available as a standalone subscription for RM19.90/month or RM119.90/year, with family-sharing options for up to six members. It is also included in the Apple One Premier plan, which bundles multiple Apple services for added value.
Subscribers can access Fitness+ on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, with the Apple Watch providing real-time metrics for a fully integrated experience. New customers purchasing eligible Apple devices receive a free trial, making this the perfect time to explore the platform’s diverse offerings.
Why Choose Apple Fitness+?
As the largest library of fitness and wellness content available in 4K Ultra HD, Apple Fitness+ caters to users at every fitness level. From guided programs to inspiring audio experiences like Time to Walk and Time to Run, Fitness+ helps users move more, stress less, and achieve their goals.
With exciting updates like yoga workshops, pickleball training, and collaborations with global stars, 2025 promises to be the most dynamic year yet for Apple Fitness+. Whether you’re a beginner or a fitness pro, Fitness+ offers a world of possibilities to help you live a healthier, more active life.
For more information, visit Apple Fitness+.
