If you’ve ever wished you could join an Apple Fitness+ workout but lived outside the handful of countries where it was available, your wait is finally over. On December 15, Apple flipped the switch and brought its premium workout service to 28 new markets, instantly expanding the total reach to 49 countries. From Chile to Singapore, Hong Kong to the Netherlands, and India to Taiwan, millions of new users can now stream guided workouts, meditations, and audio walks right alongside their Apple Watch metrics.
This isn’t just a quiet rollout either – it’s the biggest geographic expansion in Fitness+ history, and it comes with clever localization touches like digital voice dubbing for the very first sessions. Japan gets the same treatment a bit later, with a targeted launch in early 2026. For anyone who’s ever felt left out of Apple’s fitness ecosystem, this feels like the moment the service truly went worldwide.
The Big Expansion: 28 New Countries Join the Party
Starting December 15, Fitness+ became available in a long list of new territories, including:
- Chile
- Hong Kong
- India
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- And 22 more across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
That brings the grand total to 49 markets – a massive leap from the original handful (U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) that launched back in 2020.
Why now? Apple has clearly been listening. Fitness+ has built a loyal following thanks to its tight Apple Watch integration – closing rings feels addictive when a trainer on-screen calls out your progress in real time. Demand has been growing in international markets, especially as Apple Watch adoption climbs globally. With competitors like Peloton scaling back and local fitness apps popping up, Apple decided it was time to bring its polished, celebrity-trainer-led experience to a much bigger audience.
How It Works in the New Markets: Smart Localization from Day One
Apple didn’t just translate the interface and call it a day. For the launch, key introductory sessions and popular workouts feature digital voice dubbing in select local languages. That means trainers like Kim, Bakari, or Jamie sound natural in Spanish, Dutch, or Mandarin – without the awkwardness of mismatched lip sync that sometimes plagues dubbed content.
It’s a clever compromise: fully human-voiced localizations will roll out over time, but digital dubbing lets new users jump in immediately without feeling like they’re watching a foreign film. Subtitles are available across the board, and the on-screen text, instructions, and music cues are all fully translated.
Of course, the heart of Fitness+ remains the same: thousands of studio-style workouts across strength, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, cycling, treadmill, rowing, dance, mindfulness, and more – all filmed with multiple camera angles and chart-topping playlists. Time to Walk (now with Time to Run and new meditation series) brings celebrity guests like Prince William, Dolly Parton, and Shawn Mendes along for audio journeys.
What You Need to Get Started
If you’re in one of the new countries, here’s the quick rundown:
- Subscription: Still $9.99/month or $79.99/year (local pricing applies).
- Free trial: New users get 3 months free with a new Apple Watch purchase, or 1 month free standalone.
- Existing Apple One subscribers: Fitness+ is already included in Premier or upgraded bundles.
- Devices: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac – plus an Apple Watch (Series 3 or later) to see real-time metrics on screen.
No Watch? You can still follow along, but you’ll miss the ring-closing magic and Burn Bar competition that make Fitness+ feel so personal.
Why This Expansion Matters More Than It Looks
Fitness+ has always been Apple’s quiet powerhouse in the services lineup – not the flashiest, but deeply sticky once people try it. Retention is high because the workouts are genuinely fun, the trainers are relatable, and the Apple Watch integration turns exercise into a game you actually want to play.
By going global, Apple isn’t just chasing new subscribers – it’s strengthening the entire Apple Watch ecosystem. The more people rely on their Watch for guided workouts, the harder it becomes to switch to Android. It’s classic Apple flywheel strategy: sell the service to sell more hardware, and vice versa.
And with mental health, mindfulness, and audio content expanding steadily, Fitness+ is evolving beyond pure sweat sessions into a broader wellness platform – perfect timing as the world continues to prioritize health post-pandemic.
The One Country Still Waiting…
Japan fans, you’re not forgotten. Apple confirmed Fitness+ will launch there in early 2026, likely with even deeper localization given the market’s expectations around quality and language accuracy.
Final Verdict: Time to Sweat?
If you’re in one of the new countries and you’ve got an Apple Watch gathering dust, this is your sign. Download the Fitness app, claim your free trial, and pick a 10-minute core workout or beginner yoga flow. The production quality is ridiculously high, the music slaps, and seeing your heart rate and rings update live on screen is weirdly motivating.
Apple just made its best-kept fitness secret available to millions more people. Whether you’re in Santiago, Singapore, or Amsterdam – your next workout is waiting.
Welcome to the global Fitness+ family.
Ethan Brooks covers the tech that’s reshaping how we move, work, and think — for VFuture Media. He was at CES 2026 in Las Vegas when the world got its first real look at humanoid robots, AI-powered vehicles, and Samsung’s tri-fold phone. He writes about AI, EVs, gadgets, and green tech every week. No hype. No filler. X · Facebook
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