Once you know how to set up Apple Fitness Plus, you can work up a sweat with this on-demand exercise program.
Before you sign up for Apple’s workout service, there are a few things you should know that cost $ 9.99 per month or $ 79.99 per year. First and foremost, with a free trial of Apple Fitness Plus, when you buy a new Apple Watch, you can try the subscription-based service for three months before your App Store account is charged.
In fact, you must own an Apple Watch before you can use Apple Fitness Plus. If you’ve been a long time user or just have one over the holidays, you’re in luck. If you want to use Apple Fitness Plus but you don’t have the hardware to do this, check out the best Apple Watch deals right now for discounts on the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and more.
And since Apple Fitness Plus is a video-based program, you’ll want a screen to view classes. An iPhone will do, but if you have an iPad or Apple TV you might be better able to get on with it.
Finally, there is additional equipment that you may need. At least one of the best floor-based yoga mats can come in handy. If you have one of the best treadmills or exercise bikes, you can take advantage of more classes too.
OK, ready to set up Apple Fitness Plus? Here is how.
How to download Apple Fitness Plus
There are a few requirements to set up Apple Fitness Plus. You need to update your iPhone / iPad and Apple Watch to the latest iOS and watchOS, respectively. Your iPhone / iPad should be running iOS 14 (more precisely iOS 14.3), while your Apple Watch should have the latest version of watchOS 7 or at least watchOS 7.2 installed.
As long as you have an Apple Watch and meet the software requirements, Apple Fitness Plus should automatically appear in the pre-installed fitness app on your iPhone. If you’re using an iPad, you’ll want to download the fitness app from the App Store.
You can also download the fitness app on your Apple TV if you want to work out on a bigger screen. New Apple TVs come with a pre-installed fitness app. However, if you’ve had your app for a while, you’ll likely need to download it from the Apple TV App Store.
How to set up Apple Fitness Plus
Now that you know how to download Apple Fitness Plus, here’s how to set up Apple Fitness Plus. We’re going to show you the steps on an iPhone, although the same steps apply to the iPad.
1. Open your fitness app. As an Apple Watch user, the Fitness app should launch into a tab titled “Summary” where you can see the progress of your rings and your recent workouts. Select the “Fitness +” tab in the bottom menu of your screen.
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2. On the Welcome to Apple Fitness Plus page, choose Next. This greeting provides a brief overview of the service as well as a disclaimer regarding data usage. If you want, you can check how your data is being managed.
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3. Start your free trial. If you’ve purchased a new Apple Watch in the last three months, you’ll get a three-month Apple Fitness Plus membership for free. If you’ve had your Apple Watch for a long time, get one month free. In either case, you’ll be asked to verify your Apple ID. You will also be notified of the expiration date of your trial version or the date you will be billed for the monthly or annual subscription.
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4. Welcome to Apple Fitness Plus. From here, you can explore classes, teachers, and more. Watch the introductory video for help navigating the app and getting started with your workout.
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5. Complete the Workouts to Get Started program. This step is optional but recommended. Even if you exercise regularly, this 10-minute series of workouts will give you a good idea of what to expect from the Fitness Plus class styles. Once you take actual courses there are very few introductions, so these beginner courses are useful.
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Now you know how to download Apple Fitness Plus and set up Apple Fitness Plus. For more fitness content, check out our guides to the best home fitness equipment and workout apps. Our Best 10 Minute Ab Workout and Weightlifting Workout Guide is a great resource for even those novice workouts.
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