Strava gains integration with Spotify; check how it works

popular workout app, Strava announces unprecedented integration with streaming service Spotify. With the innovation, users will be able to select and listen to playlists or podcasts directly from the app’s exercise recording screen.

According to the platform, new feature available to Strava free users and premium subscribers. So, to play the songs and programs you want, simply tap the icon dedicated to streaming music in the lower left corner of the app.

With Strava and Spotify integration, the user does not need to switch between applications during activities.. So the functionality makes life easier for people who love listening to music or podcasts.

“One of Spotify’s goals is to be wherever listeners are, whether it’s on the run, at the gym or elsewhere. Integrating with Strava is another way to seamlessly connect listeners with music, said Ian Geller, VP of Business Development at Spotify. , said.

Strava will be curating the Workout workout playlist starting April 20 to celebrate Spotify integration. So the list will have the songs selected by the professionals of the fitness app.

“We’re excited to partner with a world leader like Spotify to seamlessly integrate music and motion into the app. This feature further solidifies Strava’s position in the connected fitness center and demonstrates the strength of the global community,” said Mateo Ortega, Strava Vice President of Connected Partnerships. .

Most listened songs in training

With the announcement of the partnership with Strava, Spotify has revealed the most played songs and artists in its workout playlists. The list was created from user data from various countries, including Brazil, from March 1 to March 31, 2023.

I’m fine (blue) by Bebe Rehxa and David Guetta and INDUSTRY BABY Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow were the most streamed songs in practice last month. Meanwhile, Drake, 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna also became the favorite names of the athletes.