How to sign up for Apple Fitness Plus in 3 ways, and what you'll need to subscribe

• You can sign up for Apple Fitness Plus through an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
• To use Apple Fitness Plus, you'll need to have an Apple Watch Series 3 or later, along with another Apple device.
• Apple Fitness Plus offers new users one month free before moving on to a monthly or yearly subscription.

Since Apple Fitness Plus launched in December 2020, users around the world have taken advantage of its personalized workouts that cover everything from HIIT and strength training to cycling and rowing. There are currently over 300 workouts to choose from, and more are being added on a regular basis.

By linking up with your Apple Watch, Apple Fitness Plus not only encourages users to stay active but gives you real time metrics - like heart rate, calories burned, and workout duration - so you can track your progress over time.

If you want to begin an at-home fitness regimen, Apple Fitness Plus could be a convenient and cost-effective option. Here's how to sign up, and what to know before taking the plunge.

How much Apple Fitness Plus costs

Apple Fitness Plus costs $9.99 for a month, or $79.99 for a year. Better yet, users with Family Sharing enabled can share their membership with up to five family members at no additional cost.

Apple Fitness Plus is also available as part of Apple One, a service which provides subscriptions to Fitness Plus, News Plus, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and Apple Music for $29.95 per month.

Requirements for Apple Fitness Plus

Using Apple Fitness Plus requires users to have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, as well as an Apple Watch Series 3 or later. You can complete workouts on Apple Fitness Plus without your Apple Watch on hand, but you must have one to sign up.

How to sign up for Apple Fitness Plus

If you want to try out Apple Fitness Plus for yourself, Apple offers a one-month free trial before moving on to the subscription-based plan.

To sign up, have your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV handy - the directions are about the same for all devices. Just remember to have an Apple Watch ready.

1. Open the Fitness app by tapping on the icon on your device's home screen. If you don't have the app, download it from your device's App Store for free.
2. If you're using an iPhone, tap the Fitness Plus icon in the bottom center of your screen, then tap "Get Started" or "Try It Free." On iPad and Apple TV, simply select "Get Started" or "Try It Free."
   
   
3. Tap or select the trial offer, then sign in with your Apple ID and password. Note that only one trial offer is available per person/family.
4. Verify your billing information for future subscription payments and tap "Subscribe." You might need to scan your Touch ID or Face ID, or enter your Apple ID password.
   
   
5. Once completed, you're now signed up and can begin using Apple Fitness Plus for at-home, or even in-gym, workouts.
   
   

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