Won’t it be easier to just hire Peloton’s staff away rather than absorb the entire company? Considering that Peloton is currently in dire financial straits, I am sure there is no lack of people willing to jump ship.
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Two Popular Apple Fitness+ Trainers Announce Departure From Service
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Last year Apple Music had 80 million subscribers after six years, Apple also claimed last year that TV plus only had 20 million subscribers
100 million subscribers between TV and Music make that 745 million number look very unlikely.
I hope Jessica and Shirika never leave. My two favorites for sure.
I wrote twice to Apple’s feedback in my 30 years of being apple user. Just wrote to praise Dustin as a trainer maybe he can come as a visiting trainer. He is great.
Not sure what happened but Bettina’s statement suggests that she was let go, not that she quit.
Why do the trainers need to live in US?
Sounds like they both just didn’t want to live in LA anymore and their one year contract was up and they had other options.
I guess for the same reason Hollywood remains a thing. Easier to film if everyone is in the same place.
They probably signed a two year contract when the product launched. Apple shares would vest on this date and then they could either renew or not. We are coming up on the two year mark, so they probably couldn't get what they wanted or just wanted to move on.
I am curious to know the true numbers as well. I don’t really see the appeal. Tried out Fitness+ with the free trial that came with my Apple Watch and meh, I didn’t see much to get excited or engaged about.
I do workout and take Tabata Bootcamp, Ripped, and even Zumba/Yoga/Pilates classes with my wife but Fitness+ just didn’t interest me.
Well, he has studios in Australia and Hawaii and she just recently had a baby. I know you might not relate but some people have lives.
Yeah this is a service mostly for older people imo. Can’t see zoomers using this.
Wish both of them the best and thanks for the service! Think I may have worked out to Betina once or twice. Glad neither is my 'main' but now have an idea of how I'd feel losing one of my go-to trainers.
Two popular trainers on Apple Fitness+ have unexpectedly announced their departure from the service, which will celebrate its second anniversary since launching this December.
Dustin Brown, who was previously a yoga trainer on Fitness+, announced his departure from the service in an Instagram post earlier today. "After being in the U.S. for over two years, I had the opportunity to travel back to Australia and spend time in my studios and in the community here," Brown wrote. "I am following and listening to my heart, and I have decided to move back to Melbourne! This means my time at Apple Fitness+ is coming to an end." Brown had been part of the service since its launch.
Brown wasn't the only one to announce a departure from Fitness+ today. Also in an Instagram post, Betina Gozo, who was a core and strength trainer on the service, said that after two years being part of the team she is leaving. "I'm sad to share that my time on the Fitness+ trainer team is coming to an end. I'm so grateful to have been part of this incredible team in LA," Gozo wrote. "The devotion, character, knowledge, and hard work of every single one of you is impeccable," she added.
Apple Fitness+ initially launched on December 14, 2020, and has since added new workout types and programs and expanded to new countries earlier this year. While Apple plans to hold a hardware-focused event this Wednesday, updates to services, including Fitness+, have been routinely talked about during Apple's fall events.
(Thanks, Ben)
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Doesn't want to be associated with baby sucking up machinery....and the requisite lawsuits.
Don't forget....you can download your favorite trainers and sessions.
I'd love this. I really like my Peloton and I like the trainers for the most (must say I prefer the British ones!)
Er...a lot! But may take some 'effort' on your part to find out...consult with your PCP before starting...
I got this service free for a year with my health plan and used it twice. I just can't get into it. I really wanted to, tho. I tried... I just can't. Part of it is that I like outdoors too much, and another part is that my environment isn't conducive to using this kind of (or any such) service (small two bedroom apartment I share with my daughter).
I'm glad this works well for others, tho. I can imagine it's been superb for many folks. I like the idea a LOT, too. Good on all of you for doing it! Keep it up!
I'm glad this works well for others, tho. I can imagine it's been superb for many folks. I like the idea a LOT, too. Good on all of you for doing it! Keep it up!
