Strava Launches Instant Workout Feature, Creating Competition for Garmin’s Suggested Workouts

January 9, 2026

Strava has unveiled its latest feature: Instant Workouts. This is a big step for the fitness social media app as it looks to expand beyond connecting athletes to becoming an integral part of users’ fitness routines. The app is now offering workouts targeting four separate goals with over 40 sport options. The object is not only to suggest workouts, but to tailor those suggestions to the user based on their exercise history. The feature is only available to paying Strava subscribers. GARMIN RUMORS