Spotify is no longer content with just soundtracking your run. Spotify announced in a Monday blog post that the company launched a new fitness hub inside its app, packed with guided workouts, video classes, and more than 1,400 Peloton sessions that Premium subscribers can stream without paying for a separate Peloton account.
The feature, called Fitness with Spotify, went live on April 27. It pulls curated playlists, creator-led video workouts, and Peloton’s on-demand catalogue into a single tab. Runners get outdoor audio runs led by Peloton instructors, while strength, yoga, mat-based pilates, and meditation sessions sit alongside them. None of it requires specialised equipment.
For runners who already lean on Spotify for their running music, the most useful piece might be the audio-led outdoor runs from Peloton. These are the same sessions Peloton built its own app around, fronted by instructors like Rebecca Kennedy, Ally Love, and Rad Lopez. Premium subscribers in supported markets can now stream the full catalogue through Spotify, ad-free, with the option to download classes for offline use when running where signal is patchy.
Why Spotify Is Doing This Now
Spotify is framing the move as a formalisation of behaviour that has been happening on the platform for years. Around 70 percent of its Premium subscribers already work out each month, and there are more than 150 million fitness playlists active on the platform globally. Workout-related prompts are also among the most common uses of its newer Prompted Playlist tool, a stat that lines up with research on how music affects running performance.
“For nearly two decades, Spotify has been the soundtrack to the world’s workouts,” said Roman Wasenmüller in the announcement, Spotify’s VP and Global Head of Podcasts. “But listening was only the beginning. Today, we are expanding Spotify to become a true daily wellness companion. By bringing thousands of creators and partners like Peloton directly into our video and audio ecosystem, we are investing in a future where Spotify isn’t just where you spend your time—it’s where you go to build momentum, improve your wellbeing, and get more out of every day.”
Beyond Peloton, Spotify is bringing in a roster of independent fitness creators. The list includes Chloe Ting, Yoga with Kassandra, Caitlin K’eli Yoga, Sweaty Studio, Pilates Body by Raven, Abi Mills Wellness, and Sophiereidfit. Many of these creators were already publishing on Spotify in podcast form. Now their content slots into the dedicated Fitness hub.
How It Works for Runners
The cross-device setup is where Spotify is staking out ground against direct competitors like Apple Fitness+ and Fitbit Premium. Both of those services lean heavily on Apple or Fitbit hardware. Spotify is making the opposite bet. A runner can start a warm-up class on their TV, switch to a guided audio run on their phone when they head out the door, and end with a stretch session on a smart speaker, all without leaving the app or owning any specific device. This makes it especially appealing for anyone who already runs on a treadmill at home or pairs cross-training with their weekly mileage.
Free users get access to curated playlists and creator workouts. The Peloton catalogue stays behind the Premium paywall. Most sessions are in English at launch, with a smaller selection available in Spanish and German.
Workout sessions sit next to playlists like “Quick Core Workouts” and “Kickstart Your Run.” To find them, search “fitness” in the Spotify app or open the new hub through the Browse menu.
What It Means for the Running App Market
For runners, the bigger question is whether this experience holds up over time. Plenty of dedicated running apps already offer guided runs, pace coaching, and structured training plans. Spotify’s pitch is convenience. Fewer apps to juggle, one subscription, the same audio that already powers most runs. It also raises questions about how Spotify will stack up against existing hardware-led options like the Peloton Tread or NordicTrack setups runners already own.
Whether that is enough to pull runners away from purpose-built tools, or whether it ends up another underused tab in an increasingly crowded app, will be the real test. For now, if you are a Premium user who already runs with Spotify in your ears, you have a library of structured runs, active recovery sessions, and yoga waiting in the same app, no extra cost attached.
