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Aaptiv

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Aaptiv is a subscription-based fitness app that has been hailed as the world’s best fitness experience by multiple consumer reports, Aaptiv combines motivating music with a wide variety of structured workout programs. Since its inception in 2016, over 200,000 members have joined Aaptiv to take part in these heart-pumping fitness programs. A unique feature to Aaptiv, as opposed to other fitness competitors, is that the app is primarily audio instruction to listen to while exercising without being pinned to watching a screen. The workouts are led by certified personal trainers who guide members through the routines with preset energizing tunes.

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Highlights
  • Aaptiv is a subscription-based fitness app that has been hailed as the world’s best fitness experience by multiple consumer reports, Aaptiv combines motivating music with a wide variety of structured workout programs. Since its inception in 2016, over 200,000 members have joined Aaptiv to take part in these heart-pumping fitness programs. A unique feature to Aaptiv, as opposed to other fitness competitors, is that the app is primarily audio instruction to listen to while exercising without being pinned to watching a screen. The workouts are led by certified personal trainers who guide members through the routines with preset energizing tunes.
  • Upon signing up for an Aaptiv membership, customers are asked a series of health and fitness-related questions about their fitness level, preferences, weight goals, and strength goals. Based on the customer's answers, the Aaptiv algorithm provides a tailor-made, personalized workout program. As goals are met and preferences change, members have the option to adjust their training plan and workouts or incorporate new habits into their daily schedule. The benefit to this degree of personalization is that members are more likely to stay motivated and stick to their program long term, compared to a less individualized programs.
  • Aaptiv offers a tremendous amount of workout options. More than 40 new workout classes are released every week and members can enjoy unlimited access to 2,500 guided workouts so exercising doesn't start to feel stale or repetitive. Classes include treadmill, stretching, strength training, stair climbing, outdoor running, elliptical, yoga, indoor cycling, pilates, barre, and Aaptiv even offers guided meditations. There are also specialty workout regimens offered for members who need to train for a marathon, stay active during pregnancy, or who wish to incorporate suspension training using the TRX system.
  • With Aaptiv, members are not assigned a specific trainer but they can choose workouts from their personalized plan led by different trainers who better suit their personality and preference.
Price range $14.99/mo.

Aaptiv offers a 7-day free trial so customers can decide whether they want to purchase a membership plan or not. But to receive the free trial, customers have to enter credit or debit card information first. If customers choose to continue with a membership before the end of the free trial, they will be billed the annual membership fee of $99.99 plus tax. Customers also have the option of choosing Aaptiv's more flexible monthly membership for $14.99 per month plus tax. Both the monthly and yearly subscriptions automatically renew until the member decides to cancel.

Cost Compared to Competitors

There are countless health and fitness brands on the market that offer a variety of services with slight variations but Aaptiv is ranked as one of the best workout subscription apps out there. Similar subscription-based brands like Daily Burn is also around $14.99?per month while BodyFx is $11.99 per month, though the BodyFx workout selections are more limited compared to those offered by Aaptiv. A subscription to Beachbody on Demand is less expensive than Aaptiv but doesn't offer monthly subscription options. Gym memberships with a brick-and-mortar location such as Planet Fitness or 24-Hour Fitness typically run $10-$30 per month, though locations are currently closed.

Pros:

Aaptiv features a supportive community feed where members can post messages, trade encouragement, interact with the Aaptiv trainers, and hold each other accountable. Aaptiv also features team challenges members can join to mix things up in a team setting, feed a competitive nature, or continue to challenge themselves in a group setting. For extra accountability, Aaptiv gives members the option to enable notifications on their phone to stay on track with fitness goals.

Aaptiv includes all the right ingredients to help develop new fitness habits and encourage progress toward goals. The Aaptiv trainers are very encouraging. Plus, the varied durations of workout sessions fit every schedule.

Aaptiv members have the opportunity to connect with Aaptiv trainers on social media and communicate about their fitness progress.

The yearly subscription to Aaptiv is an excellent deal since it breaks down to approximately $8.30 per month, which is cheaper than a lot of popular apps out there, including Netflix.

Cons:

Aaptiv workout programs are primarily audio-based and that can be challenging at times. The workout programs are designed to only be heard without watching a screen and while the trainers provide detailed directions and guidance throughout the workout, members can sometimes get lost or confused by the trainer's directions if they're not that familiar with certain exercises. Each workout program does include video demonstrations for most of the exercises. The tricky part is that the audio has to be paused before the video plays to stay on track with the trainer's directions. To have to refer back and forth between the demonstration videos can be inconvenient and interrupt the flow of the workout.

Some customers have found the Aaptiv 7-day free trial misleading. Customers have to be very careful to cancel 48 hours before the 7th day of the free trial period or they will be automatically charged the annual $99 membership fee and once charged, refunds are not honored. Additionally, should customers who have purchased an annual membership decide they want to cancel, they have to make sure to manually cancel or the subscription will automatically renew and no refund will be given.

While using Aaptiv, the volume of the background music can make it difficult to understand and follow along with the full workout.

Aaptiv offers minimal focus on nutrition. The Aaptiv app allows you to add nutrition-related goals to your fitness plan, such as drink more water, eat slower, and incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet but that's the extent of the dietary offerings. Good nutrition is not only important for a great workout but also key for weight loss.

IDEAL CUSTOMER

There is no specified target demographic for Aaptiv. Due to the variety of fitness classes and programs offered, it may be particularly well suited for customers who want to experiment with finding the perfect workout to keep themselves motivated. It's a great option for any adult looking to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routine, either for weight loss or for increased strength and flexibility.

How long does the product last?

A subscription to Aaptiv lasts indefinitely, depending on the member's experience. As a subscription service, Aaptiv lasts as long as the customer is satisfied.

Coupon/sales

Some Aaptiv members recommend not signing up through iTunes. Signing up via the website allows customers to use an online discount code.

GOOD FOR GIFTING?

The Aaptiv fitness program would make a great gift for anyone who would benefit from a convenient, home fitness regimen but keep in mind, gifting Aaptiv would require an ongoing annual or monthly payment or a transfer of the subscription.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customers can send an email or chat with an Aaptiv representative on Aaptiv.com but the option is only available Monday-Friday. Note that if an Aaptiv member decides they don? want to continue using the app, they have to go to the Aaptiv website to cancel the subscription or trial since it's not possible to cancel through the app itself.

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Packaging

N/A Aaptiv is primarily an app-based video streaming fitness program so there is not a physical product to unpack or unbox.

shipping

N/A Aaptiv does not offer a physical product that requires shipping.

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