MobiHealth News September 24, 2021
Mallory Hackett

The Apple Fitness+ platform offers 11 different workout styles from high-intensity interval training to yoga.

Millions of UnitedHealthcare members will soon get free access to Apple Fitness+, the insurer announced Thursday.

Starting November 1, fully insured members of UnitedHealthcare who already own an Apple Watch can sign up for a year-long subscription to the tech giant’s fitness platform at no additional cost. UnitedHealthcare estimates that 3 million of its members will be eligible for the program.

“Making Apple Fitness+ available to millions of UnitedHealthcare members is part of our broader effort to help people engage in their well-being and get and stay healthier,” Rebecca Madsen, chief consumer officer at UnitedHealthcare, said in a statement.

“One way to achieve these goals...

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