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Is Fitbit Premium worth it? Here's everything the subscription includes

With the Fitbit Sense, Versa 3 and Inspire 2 launching soon, it may be time to consider signing up for the Fitbit Premium subscription service. Here's what you need to know about all of its features and free trials to decide if it's right for you.

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You'll be able unlock more features on the new Fitbit Sense if you subscribe to Fitbit Premium.

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如果你是一个狂热的Fitbituser, you've probably come acrossFitbit Premium, a personalized subscription service in theFitbit app on iPhoneandAndroid. For a monthly price, Fitbit Premium gives you access to guided workouts, meditations, advanced health insights andsleeptracking, along with other tools to help you reach yourfitnessgoals. If you're thinking about buying one of the newly announcedFitbit Sense,Fitbit Versa 3 or Fitbit Inspire 2smartwatches when they launch later this year, Fitbit Premium could allow you to access some of their helpful features, like stress sensing within a guided meditation.

这是所有你需要知道的关于Fitbit公关emium -- including price, free trials, classes and features -- to help you determine if the monthly fee is worth it for you.

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What is Fitbit Premium?

Fitbit Premium isFitbit's monthly subscription servicethat unlocks extra fitness features, classes and health insights for your wearable and its app. It launched in 2019. Fitbit is in the process of being acquired by Google.

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How much does Fitbit Premium cost? Is there a free trial?

Fitbit Premium costs $9.99 per month, or $80 for a year.

At the start ofcoronavirus lockdowns and quarantinesback in March, Fitbit began offering a90-day free trialfor new Fitbit Premium subscribers. That free trial is still available.

To redeem your free Fitbit Premium trial, open the Fitbit app. In the lower-right corner, tap the Premium tab. The trial is only valid through the English version of the app, and only for new Premium users.

You'll still need to enter a payment method, and cancel it before the end of the trial to avoid getting charged a subscription fee.

If you're not eligible for the 90-day free trial, you might still be able to redeem a 90-day trial ofFitbit Coach, which offers personalized video workouts and coaching. Fitbit Coach is available in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

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Fitbit Premium's extra programs aim for health coaching.

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What's included in Fitbit Premium?

Fitbit Premium includes the following features that are not part of the nonsubscription Fitbit app:

Workouts:Access more than 150 guided video and audio workouts from fitness brands like barre3, Daily Burn, Popsugar and Yoga Studio by Gaiam. You can search workouts by difficulty, and choose a workout plan based on your goals.

Guided programs:Find step-by-step guided programs on topics such as mindful eating and sleep improvement.

Health and fitness stats:Track activity, weight, sleep and nutrition with your Fitbit and see your progress in the app.

Advanced insights:Get personalized insights like your Sleep Score breakdown and a Wellness Report of your Fitbit stats. You'll also get guidance based on those insights, like a bedtime checklist to improve sleep.

Mindfulness activities:Find a library of guided audio tracks and sounds to help you calm your mind for sleep, stress reduction and body positivity.

Premium challenges:Get motivated to achieve your goals with challenges like Get Fit Bingo. Invite friends who aren't Premium subscribers to participate, too.

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Do I need to pay for Fitbit Premium if I buy a new Fitbit?

No, but Premium will unlock more of the health capabilities of the upcomingFitbit Sense. The Sense includes an electrodermal activity sensor that you can press your palm against to get a reading of your overall stress. You'll be able to see the reading in a new free EDA app, but Premium members will get a new set of mindfulness and meditation features that use the sensor, too. You'll also be able to use many of the watch's other new sensors (like an SpO2 pulse oxygen sensor) free, but if you want long-term analysis, you'll need Premium.

The Fitbit Sense will include a six-month free trial of Premium, and the Fitbit Inspire 2 will come with a year-long free trial -- so you should have plenty of time to figure out if those features are worth paying for in the long term.

Is Fitbit Premium worth it for me?

If you own a Fitbit and are looking to mix up your workout routine, it doesn't hurt to give the Premium 90-day free trial a try -- especially if you aren't quite ready toreturn to the gymor your other workout classes. Whether or not you want to pay $9.99 a month depends on how much you like (and actually use) the subscription's offerings, and your own budget.

It's not difficult to findfree workout classes on Instagram, subscribe tofree fitness YouTube channels, or findmeditation appsandsleep tipsonline. But if you want all of your workout and health information consolidated in your Fitbit app, Premium may be helpful.

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