Bulk up with Apple Fitness+ new Gym Strength workout planner

Apple Fitness+, the popular at-home workout service, has expanded its offerings with a new feature called Gym Strength. This feature is designed to cater to individuals who have access to gym equipment, either at a local fitness center or their own home workout space. The iOS 27.3 developer beta includes Gym Strength, which can create personalized workout plans based on the user's available equipment and fitness goals.

The four-week plans in Gym Strength adapt over time, adjusting the workouts to help users progress towards their fitness objectives. Users can customize the plans by selecting the number of sessions per week and focusing on specific body parts. Each workout can consist of either five or seven exercises, with a total duration of up to an hour.

Gym Strength provides video demonstrations of each exercise, showcasing the movements from multiple angles, performed by Apple Fitness+ trainers. The app recognizes over 30 types of strength equipment and uses this information to create workouts tailored to the user's available gear. If a user lacks access to a full range of gym equipment, the app will suggest alternative exercises that target the same muscle groups using different equipment.

In case a gym machine is unavailable, Gym Strength offers suggestions for alternate exercises that still effectively work the targeted muscle group. The feature also allows users to skip exercises altogether if needed. Gym Strength is included in the Fitness+ subscription, which is priced at $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year, or as part of the $39.95 Apple One Premier plan.

The feature requires an iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS 27.3 beta and, optionally, an Apple Watch running watchOS 27.3 beta to view exercises and track reps and heart rate.