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Apple Fitness+ Comes With 3 Month Free Trial When Purchasing Apple Watch, But Best Buy Customers Get 6 Months
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This was my first thought. I don't see the benefit unless the classes were more like Zoom workouts with more personal guidance and instruction.
I just hope this doesn't allow Apple to take advantage of the dubious legislation that "prevents" corrupt practices in the Gym & Health Club industries.
Currently these "memberships" [read: subscription services] are extremely easy (and cheap) to initially sign up for, but canceling your membership is much more difficult. I've personally talked to an Equinox salesperson who, when questioned about the ease to cancel memberships, essentially described such practices as a (twisted) form of motivation to keep members healthy and achieving their goals.
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This might be something I’d try, depending on the programs offered. Maybe with iCloud storage eventually, if I need to deal with iCloud.
Peleton is $12 per month for the classes only plan, which is the equivalent of Fitness+.
They're not just videos. They're dynamic workouts that are tied to the music you choose and influenced by your metrics. Your Apple Watch data is collected and displayed in real time on the TV. Personalized information is also displayed like a countdown to give you motivation in the final 30 seconds of a segment according to your vitals and your own achievements based on your own data. You can also choose your level of fitness and Fitness+ will progressively give you more challenging workouts depending on your own metrics.
Exactly! I couldn’t find the Watch available on their website at all!
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Exactly! I couldn’t find the Watch available on their website at all!
Apple should buy the app “WorkOutDoors” and use it for the Fitness functionality and integration. It is so much better than what Apple offers.
They would also have to sue Nordic trac (they have a better bike than peloton), and mirror...
Where's Mac? I have an iMac in my training room but none of these other devices (well, aside from the phone, but that's too small a screen).
Why is this geographically limited? Other than language issues of course, but if you have no problem with English, why not allow it anywhere?
Good question. It’s integrated with Apple Watch so you have important metrics on your host screen at least.
Also, Nike Training app is free so that’s another option.
Anyway, this thing will make or break with the quality of programs. Personally I’ll subscribe to this once it’s launched (paying annually of course for 40% saving). Yes, there are free services out there but good health is priceless so 🤷🏻♂️ in the end I’ll still win.
I believe this will sell well with people over 50 who’s using Apple devices.
I have never had problem cancelling any Apple services before.
Your training room, or any training room, should have TV at least. So buy used Apple TV?
Agree.. I don't understand why are they limiting this service.
Peloton isnt screwed just yet ....they need to lower the peloton membership to $13 to match the digital app...now if apple and nike link up for a $1500 bike that does everything peloton does....then yea watch out below because peloton staff is jumping out the window
I just wonder how Nike—Apple’s longtime if casual partner, from the Nike+iPod sensor to the Watch—feels about this new competitor to Nike Training Club. Seems a bit odd that they didn’t go for a joint offshoot or even a wholesale rebranding.
I’ll use the free trial period to see if they have accommodations for disabled persons. The last thing I need is someone yelling at me to work harder or peddle faster.
Don't spread misinformation.
The app is already on your Watch. It's built into the Health app, which you get at no additional cost.
Fitness+ is a seamless, motivating end-to-end user experience like everything that Apple aims to build. It's not just some video you see on a big screen, it's a virtual coach, combined with metrics and monitoring.
As the video on the screen plays back, the visual elements that are displayed react to put a heavy focus on where it needs to be.
Watch the introductory video for more information.
So you'll be at McDonald's chowing down on da'burger instead? Noted.
These are Apple fitness instructors, so I'm sure they are following a strict set of guidelines for how to present. Interesting how these worlds are colliding. AppleTV+ and now fitness videos. Talk about reusing your strengths.