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Strava announced coach-designed guided strength workouts on 15 October 2026, rolling them out to subscribers over the following weeks alongside new guided running workouts. It is the latest step in Strava's push into strength training after its May 2026 update.
This article covers what the workouts include, what free users get, the UK price and whether it is worth subscribing for. It is based on Strava's announcement and independent coverage, not on a long-term test, and it offers no fitness or health claims.
Quick Overview
- Coach-designed strength workouts with animated exercise demos.
- Live set and rep logging, saved to your activity when you finish.
- The muscle map updates to show what you worked.
- Subscribers get the series; free users get one sample workout.
- UK price reported at £8.99 a month or £54.99 a year.
- Hevy, Fitbod, Garmin and WHOOP can already send strength sessions to Strava.
What the guided workouts include
Demos and form tips
According to 9to5Mac and the5krunner, each exercise has an animated demonstration. Tapping it shows form guidance, tips and the muscle groups it targets.
Logging as you go
You log sets and reps during the session. When you finish, everything is saved to the activity and to Strava's Workout Log, and the muscle map updates to reflect what you completed.
What has not been said
Find Your Edge notes that Strava has not specified how many workouts are available at launch, how long sessions last, what equipment you need or whether sessions build week to week. the5krunner adds that Strava has not said whether strength sessions count towards Relative Effort or the Fitness score, which matters if you plan training around them.
Free versus paid, and the UK price
What free users get
Free users get one sample workout. The full set of coach-designed workouts is for subscribers.
What it costs
Price checked on 8 November 2026 against Find Your Edge's October UK report: £8.99 a month or £54.99 a year, with a 30-day free trial on the annual plan on Strava's website at the time. Prices and trials change, so check the Strava app before you subscribe.
Paying for strength alone
The subscription also covers Strava's other paid features, so the guided workouts are one part of what you pay for. If you only want strength training, compare the cost with an app built just for that.
How it compares with dedicated strength apps
Strava's strengths
The appeal is having runs, rides and strength sessions in one place, with no need to switch apps. For a runner or cyclist who wants a simple, guided routine, that is convenient.
Where dedicated apps lead
Apps such as Hevy and Fitbod are built around strength training, with more detailed logging and planning. Strava says it plans to add build-your-own workouts and screenshot logging later, but neither had a date when it was announced.
You may not need to choose
Hevy, Fitbod, Garmin and WHOOP already send strength sessions to Strava, so you can log in a strength app and still see sessions in your Strava feed. Check each app's current pricing yourself.
Who it suits
Good fit
Runners and cyclists already paying for Strava who want simple strength sessions without another app.
Try the sample
Free users who are curious. Try the one free workout before paying.
Look elsewhere
Lifters who want detailed programming or progression. A dedicated strength app is likely to suit better.
A note on safety
Guided workouts are general, not personalised advice. If you have an injury or health condition, or are new to lifting, speak to a GP or qualified professional before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Are Strava's strength workouts free?
Free users get one sample workout. The full series needs a subscription.
How much is Strava in the UK?
A UK check in October 2026 reported £8.99 a month or £54.99 a year. Check the app for the current price.
Do I need gym equipment?
Strava has not said. Check the equipment shown for each workout in the app before you start.
Can I use Hevy or Fitbod with Strava?
Yes. Both already send strength sessions to Strava, along with Garmin and WHOOP.
Verdict
A useful extra, not a reason on its own
If you already subscribe to Strava for running or cycling, the guided strength workouts are a useful extra and an easy way to add some strength work. If you are not a subscriber and only want strength training, try the free sample and compare a dedicated strength app before paying. Expect the feature to change as Strava adds the tools it has promised.