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Spotify introduces AI-powered music mode for running
Spotify has launched Running Mode, a feature that uses artificial intelligence to select music, in its iOS and Android apps. Available only to Premium subscribers in selected markets, the mode creates a personalized music playlist tailored to the user’s running goal. Songs are arranged according to the workout pace and BPM, meaning the number of beats per minute. The feature has been added to the fitness section created earlier this year.
Spotify Running, which was discontinued in 2018, automatically detected the running pace and played music to match it. Running Mode does not measure the pace itself. Instead, the user chooses how the workout progresses. Prompted Playlist finds songs that match a written request, while preset intensity stages change the beat throughout the workout. Voice guidance can also be enabled. To open Running Mode, users must go to the fitness section of the Spotify app. The available workout options are Intervals, Pyramids, Easy, Long, and Advanced. Intervals alternates between fast running and breaks, changing the music’s beat at each stage. Pyramids begins with a warm-up, gradually increases the pace to its highest level, and then moves into a cool-down stage. For those who want a steady pace, the Easy workout runs at 135 BPM for 20 minutes. In the Long and Advanced sessions, the pace is 150 BPM for 45 minutes. The total workout duration can be adjusted between 10-90 minutes. Beat Matching also adapts the songs’ beats to the runner’s selected pace.
According to Spotify, most users prefer the standard pace of 160 BPM. Those who want a faster beat can increase it to 170-180 BPM. There is also a 20-minute Just Run session for users who do not want to spend time adjusting settings. This option lets them start running without configuring additional workout or music settings. Users can choose from pop, hip-hop, EDM, country, and rock. Running Mode playlists are updated daily, and preferred versions can be saved for future workouts. Users can enter a request in the View Prompt section to select songs suited to a particular era, genre, or mood. Motivational voice messages can also be enabled or completely disabled during the workout.
Spotify Running, which was discontinued in 2018, automatically detected the running pace and played music to match it. Running Mode does not measure the pace itself. Instead, the user chooses how the workout progresses. Prompted Playlist finds songs that match a written request, while preset intensity stages change the beat throughout the workout. Voice guidance can also be enabled. To open Running Mode, users must go to the fitness section of the Spotify app. The available workout options are Intervals, Pyramids, Easy, Long, and Advanced. Intervals alternates between fast running and breaks, changing the music’s beat at each stage. Pyramids begins with a warm-up, gradually increases the pace to its highest level, and then moves into a cool-down stage. For those who want a steady pace, the Easy workout runs at 135 BPM for 20 minutes. In the Long and Advanced sessions, the pace is 150 BPM for 45 minutes. The total workout duration can be adjusted between 10-90 minutes. Beat Matching also adapts the songs’ beats to the runner’s selected pace. According to Spotify, most users prefer the standard pace of 160 BPM. Those who want a faster beat can increase it to 170-180 BPM. There is also a 20-minute Just Run session for users who do not want to spend time adjusting settings. This option lets them start running without configuring additional workout or music settings. Users can choose from pop, hip-hop, EDM, country, and rock. Running Mode playlists are updated daily, and preferred versions can be saved for future workouts. Users can enter a request in the View Prompt section to select songs suited to a particular era, genre, or mood. Motivational voice messages can also be enabled or completely disabled during the workout.