- Spotify has introduced a new Running Mode feature that customizes music based on tempo and workout type for Premium users.
- The new running mode cues up songs based on different phases of runs and selects tracks according to your preferences and tempo.
- Available starting today, the Running Mode is rolling out to Premium members on Spotify for iOS in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden.
- The feature offers personalized playlists built around your workouts, with options for different workout types like interval runs, steady runs, or pyramid.
- Users can choose from 25 presets and customize their playlists based on duration, beats per minute, and music genres.
- Spotify previously had a similar tempo-tracking running mode in the app, which was discontinued in 2018.
- The introduction of the new running mode is part of Spotify's wider push into fitness, which began a few months ago with a partnership with Peloton.
Spotify has unveiled a new running mode for Premium users, enhancing the fitness experience by curating music based on workout type and tempo. Available on iOS, the feature offers 25 presets for various running styles, including interval and steady runs.1235
Users can customize playlists by selecting their preferred music genres, workout duration, and beats per minute (BPM). The mode also provides audio cues to motivate runners without interrupting their music. Spotify aims to help users “spend less time hunting for the right music and more time moving,” according to their announcement.
The running mode is part of Spotify's broader push into fitness, which includes collaborations with Peloton for guided workout classes. This feature is available starting today for Premium users in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. Spotify previously had a similar tempo-tracking feature but discontinued it in 2018. The new mode leverages AI technology to enhance user experience, providing seamless transitions between tracks to match the runner's tempo.67
“Timely cues and motivation without getting in the way of your music” are also included, making it a comprehensive tool for fitness enthusiasts.
Spotify's running mode is designed to cater to the growing demand for fitness-related features, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing user engagement through personalized experiences.
“The new running mode is available starting today for Premium users on iOS in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. It features 25 curated presets and allows users to customize playlists based on workout type, duration, and music preferences.”
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