The new programs roll out on January 6 on iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, and Apple Watches, so you have a little time to prepare. But there are a lot of new programs in the mix, and it can be overwhelming to wade through it all, whether you’re new to the service or a seasoned user. With that in mind, these are the biggest new programs to have on your radar.
‘Three Perfect Weeks of Strength’
Strength training is having a moment right now, and this new program is designed to get you up to speed. It’s a progressive three-week plan to target major muscle groups through 12 half-hour workouts. The program is designed to help give you results and can be repeated with heavier weights as you get stronger.
‘Strength, Endurance, and Agility for Pickleball’
Pickleball earned a huge fandom with the general public in 2022, and it’s now one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. This Apple Fitness+ program features professional pickleball champion Catherine Parenteau running you through a mix of her own training exercises with the goal of helping you become a better pickleball player.
‘Yoga Peak Poses’
This program really zeros in on the details of single peak poses in yoga, including dancer’s pose (Natarajasana), revolved hand to big toe pose (Parivrtta Hasta Padangusthasana), and crow pose (Kakasana). Each session has a 10-minute prep flow to warmup, followed by a 10-minute practice session.
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‘Introduction to Breath Meditation’
Research1 has linked meditation and breath work to lower stress levels, but it can be tricky to know where to start. The program “Introduction to Breath Meditation” gives followers simple techniques to help tamp down on stress and improve focus. The programs are just 10 minutes, too.
Apple Fitness+ is also launching new Artist Spotlight series (which dedicates a workout playlist to one artist), featuring Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar. New episodes of “Time to Walk,” which encourages users to walk to stories and songs from famous people, will roll out, too. Those feature episodes from Steve Aoki, Lana Condor, Rita Ora, Daddy Yankee, and Maddie Ziegler. And, if dance is more your speed, So You Think You Can Dance’s Alex Wong will release a 20-minute dance workout.
You can subscribe to Apple Fitness+ for $9.99/month or $79.99/year. Starting January 3, Strava users can get three months free (head to strava.com for more info).
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Bartlett L, Buscot MJ, Bindoff A, Chambers R, Hassed C. Mindfulness Is Associated With Lower Stress and Higher Work Engagement in a Large Sample of MOOC Participants. Front Psychol. 2021 Sep 10;12:724126. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.724126. PMID: 34566805; PMCID: PMC8461060.
