Starting today, you can use Spotify to knock out a 10-minute Pilates session, a weighted glutes circuit, or a bit of morning yoga.
The music platform just announced its first foray into the fitness world (not counting the 150 million user-generated playlists on the app, of course). Under the new “Fitness” section, all users will be able to access a library of content, including follow-along videos, from popular fitness creators like Chloe Ting and Yoga with Kassandra.
The new feature also includes a partnership with Peloton, which makes a catalog of more than 1,400 ad-free Peloton classes available to Spotify’s Premium subscribers. Whether you’re a runner, weight lifter, or Pilates princess, Spotify has a video for you.
This push into the workout arena is a logical move for Spotify, considering the sheer volume of users who are already coming to the platform for content to power through their workouts. More broadly, it tracks with Spotify’s greater investment in verticals like video content, audiobooks, and podcasts: Spotify doesn’t just want to be where people get their music; it wants to be a one-stop-shop for all the content that plays in the background of users’ lives.
How to use Spotify Fitness
To use Spotify’s new fitness features, users can navigate to a dedicated “Fitness” section by clicking the search function and looking under “Browse All.”
The platform itself is divided into multiple curated sub-categories. These include “Peloton Instructors,” where Premium members can access videos organized by their favorite teachers; “Daily Movement Mix,” which is a series of pre-made workout itineraries; and “Explore Creator Workouts,” which surfaces popular workout options from non-Peloton creators. Users can also sort content by focus, like weighted strength training, yoga, meditation, and cardio.
It’s the same kind of fitness content that users might find on YouTube, just presented in one consolidated location and conveniently grouped by preferences. Now, instead of switching back and forth between their music and workout tutorials, users can access both in the same place.
