Apple Fitness+ is taking things up a notch with SharePlay, a brand-new feature that lets you work out or meditate with up to 32 friends over FaceTime. Whether you’re smashing a HIIT session, easing into yoga, or just needing a bit of extra motivation, you can now sweat it out together—virtually.
And that’s not all. From November 3, Apple’s subscription-based fitness platform will expand to 15 new countries, making its top-tier workouts and meditations available in a total of 21 locations worldwide.
Oh, and if you’re a UnitedHealthcare member in the US? You might be eligible for a free year-long subscription to Fitness+, thanks to a new partnership rolling out from November 1.
Work Out or Meditate With Friends—Wherever They Are
We all know that working out with others can make us push that little bit harder. Enter SharePlay, which lets Fitness+ subscribers start a group workout or meditation session with mates over FaceTime.
Here’s how it works:
- Hop on a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the Fitness app, pick a workout, and hit play.
- Everyone’s video will stay on-screen, so you can see each other’s progress (and reactions).
- Feeling competitive? The Burn Bar and Activity Rings will update in real-time, letting everyone know when someone’s smashing it.
If you’d rather work out on the big screen, you can also stream your session to Apple TV, keeping FaceTime going on your phone or tablet.
Fitness+ Expands to 15 More Countries
From November 3, Fitness+ will be available in Austria, Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, and the UAE.
All workouts will be in English, with subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish, making it even easier for more people to train with Apple’s diverse and welcoming team of trainers.
Apple’s First Health Insurance Partnership: Free Fitness+ for Millions of US Members
Big news for UnitedHealthcare members in the US—starting November 1, around 3 million people will be able to sign up for a free 12-month subscription to Apple Fitness+ as part of their plan benefits.
And if you’re part of an employer-funded health plan? From 2022, businesses will be able to offer an Apple Fitness+ bundle that includes a year-long membership and a $25 Apple digital gift card.
New Training Program: Get Ready for Snow Season
Winter sports fans, this one’s for you. Apple has teamed up with two-time Olympic gold medallist Ted Ligety and Fitness+ trainer Anja Garcia to create a snow season training program designed to improve strength, endurance, and balance ahead of skiing or snowboarding trips.
Time to Walk Adds More Inspiring Guests
For those who prefer walking over workouts, Fitness+ is dropping a new episode of Time to Walk featuring Marilee Talkington. The actor and disability advocate—best known for her role in the Apple TV+ series See—will share her experience of defying expectations and empowering others to do the same.
She joins an impressive lineup of past guests, including Dolly Parton, Anthony Joshua, Naomi Campbell, and Bebe Rexha.
Fitness+ Pricing & Availability
- Available in 21 countries from November 3.
- Costs £9.99/month or £79.99/year—or free for three months with a new Apple Watch.
- Part of Apple One Premier (£29.95/month), which bundles Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and iCloud+ (2TB storage).
- Works with Apple Watch Series 3 or later, paired with iPhone 6s or later.
Bottom line? Whether you’re working out solo, sweating with mates, or just getting your steps in with Time to Walk, Apple Fitness+ is making movement more social, accessible, and fun than ever.