Apple Fitness+ is finally coming to India. The tech giant’s flagship on-demand fitness service is set to launch on December 15, marking a major milestone for health and wellness enthusiasts across the country. First unveiled in 2020, Fitness+ takes five years to reach Indian shores but the wait is over. With this expansion, Apple Fitness+ now spans 49 countries and regions, bringing its seamless, device-integrated workout experience to even more users worldwide.
Packed with guided workouts, curated music, and real-time metrics, Fitness+ is designed for those who crave personalized fitness journeys. Whether you’re tracking your heart rate on Apple Watch or syncing workouts across your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, Apple Fitness+ promises to make staying fit smarter, more interactive, and undeniably fun.
Apple Fitness+ is a subscription-based video workout platform that brings studio-style classes directly to iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV screens. Users can enhance their experience with Apple Watch, which tracks metrics like heart rate and calories burned in real time. Launched globally in 2020, the service is designed for both beginners and seasoned fitness enthusiasts, emphasizing accessibility and workouts that don’t require gym equipment.
Key highlights of Apple Fitness+ :
Launching in India alongside expansions to Chile, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Offers a library of over 3,000 pre-recorded and live workout sessions, updated weekly.
Covers a wide range of activities, from strength training and yoga to cycling and dance, catering to diverse fitness goals.
Seamlessly integrates with Apple devices for a personalized and interactive fitness experience.
Designed to be accessible, requiring minimal or no gym equipment.
Access in India will cost ₹149/month or ₹999/year, with Family Sharing for up to five members. Apple is offering a 3-month free trial with select new devices, including Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, AirPods Pro 3, or Powerbeats Pro 2. Fitness+ will compete with apps like Cult.fit, HealthifyMe, and other local fitness platforms.
To use the service, you need at least an iPhone 8 with iOS 16.1 or a newer version for basic functionality. However, for full metric tracking, such as Activity rings and the Burn Bar, an Apple Watch Series 3 or newer with watchOS 7.2 or later, paired with an iPhone 6s or newer running iOS 14.3 or above, is necessary. Additionally, workouts can be streamed on supported Apple TV models.
Apple Fitness+ offers a comprehensive, device-integrated workout experience with a wide range of sessions, meditation options, music integrations, and personalized plans. Designed for both beginners and seasoned fitness enthusiasts, the platform combines immersive 4K workouts with real-time metrics and curated audio experiences to make fitness engaging, flexible, and fun.
12 Workout Types: HIIT, strength, yoga, dance, cycling, Pilates, treadmill, rowing, kickboxing; sessions range from 5–45 minutes.
Meditation & Mindfulness: 12 themed collections for sleep, stress relief, and mindfulness (e.g., Calm, Sound).
Music Experiences:
Dedicated K-Pop workouts with global hits.
Artist Spotlight playlists featuring Taylor Swift, BTS, Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, and Coldplay.
Time to Walk: Motivational walks with stories from celebrities like Yuki Tsunoda, Cynthia Erivo, and Shawn Mendes.
Custom Plans: Build personalized schedules based on activity, duration, trainer, or music preference.
Themed Collections: Goal-oriented series such as Run Your First 5K or No Shoes Workouts.
Apple Device Integration: Real-time heart rate and calorie tracking via Apple Watch. AirPods Pro 3 users can view on-screen metrics during workouts.
Apple Music Sync: Enhances immersive workouts like HIIT, cycling, and rowing.