Apple (AAPL, Financial) has announced new features for its Fitness+ streaming service, including strength training, pickleball, yoga, and breathing meditation. These updates will be available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV starting January 6. Additionally, Apple has partnered with Strava to offer new integrations and special Fitness+ trials for Strava users. Notable athletes from the Strava community will participate as guest trainers.
Fitness+ now offers training programs focused on strength, endurance, and agility for pickleball, featuring professional pickleball champion Catherine Parenteau, who holds top world rankings in both singles and doubles. The "Artist Spotlight" series is also returning, featuring workout playlists from global music stars. Upcoming artists include Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar, with their playlists debuting throughout January and early February.