Apple Fitness+ is stepping into 2025 with a comprehensive set of additions, paving the way for practical and motivating workout options.
These expansions give beginners and advanced users a new roadmap toward staying active, building mindfulness, and getting involved in a broader variety of workouts.
From a progressive strength training plan and pickleball-focused conditioning sessions to a breath meditation program and a major collaboration with Strava, Apple Fitness+ appears eager to expand everyone’s exercise horizon.
The first major introduction is a three-week progressive strength program, which aims to simplify how users approach strength-building routines.
Structured around 30-minute workouts, participants can focus on major muscle groups across three distinct themes: Progressive Overload, Time Under Tension, and Dynamic Power.
Whether a person is just discovering weight training or aiming to maintain gains, Apple Fitness+ provides a blueprint for a consistent experience that encourages users to advance at their own pace.
Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in recent memory, gets the spotlight with a brand-new training program. Professional pickleball champion Catherine Parenteau — once ranked number one in both singles and doubles — leads the sessions.
Strength, endurance, and agility exercises give players of all levels the assurance they need for better performance on the court.
By mixing moves inspired by Parenteau’s personal training regimen, users can step up their game and tackle pickleball with an extra edge.
Yoga enthusiasts receive something rather special with a workshop-style approach. Dubbed “Yoga Peak Poses,” the new plan shines a light on popular peak poses such as Dancer, Twisted Hand to Big Toe, and Crow.
Each pose gets its own 10-minute warm-up flow plus a specific 10-minute practice session to refine technique and foster flexibility.
The intimate instructional format is designed to replicate the one-on-one training one might find with a dedicated instructor — only now, it’s accessible through Apple Fitness+ on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
The platform also unveils an Introduction to Breath Meditation program geared toward stress relief, energy boosts, and increased focus. Five meditations — including belly, box, and ocean breathing — address various needs.
Breath becomes a new theme on Apple Fitness+, adding to its existing suite of 12 meditation themes (including Calm, Sleep, and Sound).
By diversifying these meditation offerings, Apple Fitness+ aims to give users even more avenues to nurture well-being in ways that fit into busy schedules.
Fans of the Artist Spotlight series will find a fresh lineup of workouts accompanied by exclusive playlists from big-name stars. Look for music from Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar — each set to premiere on Fridays throughout January and early February.
Every workout category, spanning from Cycling and HIIT to Strength and Dance, can feature these curated soundtracks, offering participants a richer, more motivating atmosphere to break a sweat.
Audio enthusiasts who enjoy lacing up their shoes for a scenic stroll will be glad to see the return of Time to Walk. This award-winning audio experience features stories, photos, and songs shared by notable figures.
New episodes arrive on January 13, kicking off with Adam Scott, recognized for his role in the acclaimed series Severance.
Upcoming episodes will also spotlight Steve Aoki, Lana Condor, Tiffany Haddish, Rita Ora, Daddy Yankee, and Maddie Ziegler.
The format follows the existing template, encouraging participants to walk alongside these personalities and absorb their insights as they move.
In a particularly noteworthy addition, celebrated choreographer and dancer Alex Wong makes his mark on Apple Fitness+ with an exclusive 20-minute Dance workout.
Known for his appearances on So You Think You Can Dance, Wong brings a dynamic approach to the routines, demonstrating that dance can be both accessible and invigorating.
Collaboration is key in this new phase of Apple Fitness+. The brand’s partnership with Strava promises deeper integration between the two platforms, offering more detailed metrics when users share their workouts to Strava.
From the episode image and music genre to trainer names and performance data, that extra level of detail should enable a more thorough way to track progress.
Furthermore, Strava subscribers can benefit from up to three months of Apple Fitness+ at no cost. Throughout 2025, several well-known Strava athletes are expected to appear as special guests within the Apple Fitness+ trainer roster.
To round it all out, Apple Watch users can snag a limited-edition award if they manage to close their Activity rings every day for a full week in January.
With the watch’s real-time metrics and motivational features, that seven-day streak feels within reach for users looking to start the year with a fitness victory.
“Fitness+ is designed to support everyone’s unique fitness and wellness journey, providing welcoming and motivating workouts, meditations, and programs that make it easy to stay active and mindful,” said Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of Fitness Technologies.
“From workouts that can boost power and precision for pickleball, to breath meditations that help relieve stress, along with Artist Spotlight sessions featuring iconic hits, and an exciting collaboration with Strava, Fitness+ has something to inspire, motivate, and help everyone feel their best in 2025.”
True to this promise, Apple Fitness+ continues to push its offerings in directions that cater to a wide range of passions, from mindful moments to music-filled workouts and sports-specific drills.
By keeping the user front and centre, Apple Fitness+ signals that the door is open for anyone seeking variety, structure, and a sense of shared community in their exercise routine.