Spotify’s Running Mode is giving Android users another reason to go Premium

TL;DR Spotify’s Running Mode is now available on Android, giving Premium users custom playlists tailored to their running workouts. Users can customize workouts, genres, music discovery and BPM, with options for familiar songs, new music, Beat Matching and optional Audio Coaching. Running Mode is available in select markets, including Canada and the US, but requires a Spotify Premium subscription.

I try to work out at the gym at least four days a week, and I know the struggle of finding the right music can sometimes be harder than the lifts. Some days I need an energetic playlist to get me through heavy lifts, while other days, when I’m taking it easy, I need relaxing music to keep me calm. Running is really no different — the right music can make a huge difference when you’re running, and Spotify knows that.

Late in July, the music-streaming giant rolled out Running Mode for iOS, a feature that generates custom playlists for runs. And now it’s finally landing on Android. Spotify details Running Mode in a blog post , indicating that it will let users customize playlists by choosing one of 25 presets.

From there, you can further fine-tune the playlists by customizing your workout type (interval, steady, pyramid, and more), duration of workout, and beats per minute. Workout types are subsequently divided into genres to let you fine-tune your playlist even further.