Fitbit : New Fitbit Coach App for Xbox Makes At-Home Fitness Even Easier

Video games are better on a big screen, and so are guided workouts! And now that the Fitbit Coach personalized training app is available inMicrosoft Store to download for Windows 10 and Xbox, getting (and staying) fit is more doable than ever.

What You'll Need

• Fitbit Coachapp for Xbox. Basic (free) members receive access to one personalized program and a selection of additional audio and video workouts. You must have a Fitbit Coach Premium subscription ($39.99 per year) to unlock more programs, unlimited workouts, and additional features, like those mentioned below.
• Microsoft Xbox One console(One, One S, One X) or a Windows 10 PC, such asSurface LaptoporSurface Pro
• A desire to get fit, lose weight, or build muscle (hello, New-Year's-resolution setters!)

What You'll Want

• A Fitbit tracker or smartwatch with continuous heart rate. Although you can complete Fitbit Coach workouts without wearing aPurePulse-enabled Fitbit device, having one will greatly enhance your experience (see below).

What You'll Get

If you're already using a Fitbit device and Fitbit Coach to work out, you'll be treated to the same greatexperience on Xboxwith one additional perk:

The ability to see your heart rate in real time on your TV. Knowing your heart rate and whichheart rate zoneyou're in will help you optimize your intensity and help Fitbit better measure your calorie burn. For help setting up the live-heart-rate-tracking feature, seeCan I view live heart rate data in the Fitbit Coach app?

If you're new to Fitbit Coach, here's what you can expect:

• Video workouts-like Warm It Up and 10-Minute Abs-that show you the exercises and provide step-by-step coaching, motivation, and tips. Most workouts are dynamic and evolve based on your plans, goals, and feedback. New workouts are added regularly to keep things fresh.
• Customizable musicviaFitbit Radiopowered by Feed.fm, which offers a variety of stations, from pop to hip-hop, so you can choose what motivates you.
• Recommended Workoutsbased on your daily activity (if you use a Fitbit device), providing personalized fitness guidance to better help you reach your goals.
• More than 50 expert-designed running and walking audio workoutsin the Fitbit Coach mobile app designed to help you safely improve your endurance, speed, and form. Choose from outdoor or treadmill sessions and select the difficulty, duration, trainer, and music.

And that's not all. Check out even more ways Fitbit Coach on Xbox can help you achieve your health goals.

Find Your Fit

Fitbit Coach is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. VisitMicrosoft Storeto download the app for Windows 10 and Xbox get on top of your fitness game.

This article is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.

Danielle Kosecki

Fitbit news editor Danielle Kosecki is an award-winning journalist who has covered health and fitness for more than 10 years. She's written for Glamour, More, Prevention, and Bicycling magazines, among others, and is the editor of The Bicycling Big Book of Training. A New York native, Danielle now lives in the Bay Area where she doesn't miss winter at all.