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Spotify has dabbled in customized running playlists, but now it’s diving more firmly into the fitness space with curated playlists and content from creators like Yoga with Kassandra, Sweaty Studio, Chloe Ting, and Pilates Body by Raven. Not only that, but Premium subscribers will have access to over 1,400 classes from Peloton.
Spotify has already expanded well beyond its music roots, with audiobooks, podcasts, and video. So moving into fitness and wellness doesn’t seem like a big stretch, especially since there are plenty of playlists out there built around exercise. But it does further crowd an already messy app.
Users will now have access to a new Fitness hub where they can explore playlists and workout sessions. There are options for outdoor runs, strength training, yoga, and meditation. Spotify is also quick to highlight that the workouts don’t require any specialized equipment — no need for a Peloton bike or treadmill.
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The new fitness content will be available across the mobile, desktop, and TV apps and can easily move between platforms. In a blog post, it says you can “start a video workout on your TV, switch to audio on your phone for a run, and wind down with guided recovery on your smart speaker.”
Peloton content will only be available in certain markets to start, and workouts are primarily in English, though there are some options in Spanish and German.