Apple Fitness+ isan excellent toolfor folks who want to maintain their fitness without joining a gym or purchasing expensivehome gymequipment. The fitness program has solo exercises for all levels and recently addedgroup workoutsallowing users to exercise with friends and family. you may create your own group workout session or join one that was created by a friend. Find out how to use these group workouts to exercise with your friends, family, and other Fitness+ users.
Powered by SharePlay
Fitness+ group workouts are powered by Apple’s SharePlay feature that was added in iOS 15. SharePlay is designed to create a shared experience across Apple devices and services. The socially focused feature integrates into FaceTime and allows you to connect with your friends and family for more than just a video call. You can listen to music, watch TV, and even work out together with those on your contact list.
Hosting a group workout
SharePlay uses FaceTime to make the initial connection, so you need to launch the FaceTime app. Within FaceTime, you can initiate a workout and choose the friends you want to join. You can add up to 32 people at once, allowing you to exercise with family, friends, and even friends of friends.
How you start a workout depends on the device you are using. If you’re using an iPhone, you should open the Fitness app, then select Fitness+. If you’re using an iPad, simply open the Fitness+ app.
If you are unable to access FaceTime, check to verify it is enabled by openingSettings > FaceTime, and confirming thatFaceTimeis toggled on.
Connecting to a Group Workout
Don’t want to start a group workout? Not a problem, you can join an existing one. Those connecting to an existing group workout will receive an alert through SharePlay asking them to join the SharePlay group. They can choose to accept or ignore this request.
Group workout experience
The group workout mode is designed to bring people together towards a common goal — having fun while exercising. you may cheer for each other or talk some smack usingSharePlay‘s video and messaging features.
Yes, the group workouts can be supportive, but they also can be competitive in a friendly way. During the class, users can see their friends’ fitness data on the screen to see how they are progressing. You can encourage someone who is slowing down to keep going or applaud someone who is at the front of the pack. Opportunities to reward someone are abundant. The group workout will send out an alert when someone closes their activity rings or when they surge ahead on the burn bar.
Pricing and availability
SharePlay is available now and requires users to installiOS 15on their devices. It works across Apple’s device lineup, allowing those with an iPad, iPhone, Mac, and AppleTV to join in on the fun. Group workouts require a Fitness+ subscription, which is available for $10 per month or $80 per year.
