Explore the World by Bowflex

Explore the World by Bowflex

Fuel your fitness journey

309 ratings
173 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 14, 2020
  • January 5, 2026

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Virtually travel the globe from home while exercising. The app syncs with compatible fitness equipment to adjust video playback to your speed. Track your progress, explore new destinations, and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

Virtual global destinations
Adaptive video playback
Fitness data tracking
Sync with popular fitness apps
New destinations added monthly
Six free premium maps
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What's New in Explore the World by Bowflex

1.0.18

January 5, 2026

Optimize playback compatibility

Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription Option

$9.991 Month
1 Month trial
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User reviews

Useless

Now unsupported so latest iOS makes it useless on iPad. Thanks Bowflex…..

Nautilus U628

A lovely app, would be wonderful to have music integrated with each ride.

App Does Not Work At All

I have an apple iPhone 16 Pro and an Apple iPad Pro as well as an Apple iMac M1…this Explore The World App does not work at all! It crashes and closes every single time I try to connect to Nautilus U618 bike.

Does what I need

I’ve used the app for years with my Nautilus R618 recumbent bike. The R618 is a “dumb” bike - it has Bluetooth but it doesn’t work with most current apps. This app stopped working for me as well but I found that if I turned off WiFi, it worked. I was very happy to discover this. The app is simple: time elapsed, distance and speed. I don’t need much else. The app hadn’t been updated for years until 17 new premium runs were added late in 2025! 8 new free Hawaiian runs appeared soon after. There are upwards of 250 runs if you have premium (it is worth it). I like to watch something while exercising. I don’t want to pay attention to a show or movie. I also don’t need an instructor or a community. This app does what I need for a reasonable price. I was wishing for more updates, but when I created a spreadsheet and realized there were upwards of 250 runs, I guess I can’t complain. My R618 fits my needs and is in great shape for five years old so I’m hoping this app outlasts my bike.
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App Doesn’t Truly Sync

This app does not truly sync with the bike. When I use the app it falls behind on mileage and time.
The subscription would not be worth it based on the syncing, and the free rides are just in a continuous loop. If I’m going to see the same things over and over on a one hour ride then I’m done with it.
The Schwinn app was better, but it was sold and discontinued.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Subscription issues and lack of support

Bug

Inaccurate data sync and reporting

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add more video routes and destinations

Feature

Improve data sync with Apple Health

Feature

Allow background mode and pause/resume

Feature

Integrate heart rate and cadence tracking

Feature

Add audio options like nature sounds

Feature

FAQ

What does the Explore the World app do?

The Explore the World app allows you to virtually travel to various global destinations from your home while exercising. It syncs with compatible Bluetooth-enabled fitness equipment to adjust the video playback speed to match your workout pace, making your exercise feel more immersive.

What are the key features of the Explore the World app?

Key features include dozens of high-definition virtual destinations, adaptive video playback that matches your speed, the ability to track and store your fitness data (time, distance, speed, calories, heart rate), and syncing capabilities with popular fitness apps like Strava and MapMyRun. It also offers six free premium maps for unlimited use.

How much does the Explore the World app cost?

The app offers a subscription model. A monthly subscription costs $9.99 per month, and an annual subscription is available for $59.99 per year. A subscription is necessary to unlock the full suite of virtual courses and trails.

What fitness equipment is compatible with the Explore the World app?

The Explore the World app is only compatible with Bluetooth-enabled Schwinn, Bowflex, and Nautilus fitness equipment. You need to ensure your equipment has this capability for the app to sync and function correctly.

How can the Explore the World app help with my fitness journey?

This app helps fuel your fitness journey by providing a sense of adventure and motivation. By virtually traveling the globe and tracking your progress, you can stay engaged with your workouts, beat your personal best times, and celebrate your fitness achievements.