# Explore the World by Bowflex — Fuel your fitness journey

> Virtual fitness journeys synced with compatible exercise equipment. (iPhone/iPad app by Treo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-the-world-by-bowflex/id1486446693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Treo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729604983)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 315 App Store ratings · 182 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2020-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-the-world-by-bowflex/id1486446693/reviews.md

## What is Explore the World by Bowflex?

FUEL YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY WITH A SENSE OF ADVENTURE

The Explore the World™ App allows you to virtually travel the globe from the comfort of home and automatically adjusts in real-time to the speed of your Bluetooth® enabled Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness, and Nautilus fitness equipment. 
Take control of your journey with dozens of high definition destinations and course lengths to choose from, including 5K’s through the Japanese Countryside, 10K’s through the Scottish Highlands, full marathons through the streets of Prague, and many more. Challenge yourself to travel the entire globe, and stay motivated with new destinations added each month. Plus, Explore the World allows you to track time, distance, speed, calories, and heart rate, helping you stay on top of your fitness journey and celebrating your successes as you beat your best course times. You can even sync your fitness data with other popular apps like Strava®, UA Record™, MapMyRun®, Apple Health, and more. Explore the World™ today!

FEATURES INCLUDE: 
•	Dozens of locations from around the world (subscription only)
•	Six free premium maps for unlimited use
•	Adaptive video playback that matches your speed
•	Track and store your data
•	Sync your data with your Strava or MapMyRun account

  Note: The Explore the World app is only compatible with Bluetooth® enabled Schwinn, Bowflex, & Nautilus fitness equipment.

Subscription necessary to unlock full suite of virtual courses and trails. 

IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE - SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Yearly: SAVE with an Explore the World annual subscription at only $59.99 per year - a savings of over $59 compared to the monthly price!

Monthly: A monthly Explore the World subscription is only $9.99 per month.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time and enjoy the use of your subscription through the remainder of your current subscription period, as applicable. See below for additional details.

By completing your purchase in the Bowflex JRNY™ app, you are certifying that you are at least 18 years old and that you understand and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read our full Terms of Use at (https://www.bowflex.com/global-assets/legal/terms-of-use.html) and our Privacy Policy at (https://www.bowflex.com/global-assets/legal/privacy-policy.html).

Your subscription, whether yearly or monthly, will renew automatically for another month unless you cancel it at least 48 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. Your account will be charged upon renewal of your subscription at the current applicable subscription rate. You can manage a subscription purchased in the Bowflex JRNY™ app, including cancelling it, in your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Payments will be charged through your iTunes account.

## Key features

- Virtual global destinations
- Adaptive video playback
- Fitness data tracking
- Sync with popular fitness apps
- New destinations added monthly
- Six free premium maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Explore the World by Bowflex?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well with Schwinn bikes
- 👍 Enjoyable scenery and visuals
- 🌟 Great app for casual indoor cycling

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with various bikes
- 🔍 Limited data and metrics displayed
- 🔇 No audio or music in videos
- 🧭 Repetitive and short video routes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription issues and lack of support
- Inaccurate data sync and reporting

**Most requested features**

- Add more video routes and destinations
- Improve data sync with Apple Health
- Allow background mode and pause/resume
- Integrate heart rate and cadence tracking
- Add audio options like nature sounds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 182)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-the-world-by-bowflex/id1486446693/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App does not sync to Strava

*2026-08-15, version 1.0.18*

Error 403: Limit of Connected Athletes Exceeded. Please fix this app. False advertising- when I bought this machine it says it will sync with Strava

### 3/5 — Sometimes good, but occasionally has bouts of persistent crashing

*2026-07-06, version 1.0.18*

The app is fine, when it works. But  there are times, often days at a stretch, where it simply crashes every time you open it and nothing I have tried ever fixes it. You just have to wait it out, and one day it will start working again.  Frustrating!

### 2/5 — Paid subscription fee but doesn’t work

*2026-06-24, version 1.0.18*

I paid for the 12 month subscription to get the expanded rides but it still doesn’t give me access. I just get a NIL message. Tried restarting and deleting app and reinstalling but still doesn’t work or recognize I paid the subscription fee. Free trails work but it’s a no go on the expansion via the subscription. No way to access any type of help through the app so I’m requesting a refund from apple.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-03-08, version 1.0.18*

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

### 4/5 — Nautilus U628

*2026-02-08, version 1.0.18*

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

### 1/5 — App Does Not Work At All

*2026-02-01, version 1.0.18*

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.

### 4/5 — Does what I need

*2026-01-26, version 1.0.18*

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.

### 2/5 — App Doesn’t Truly Sync

*2025-12-04, version 1.0.17*

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.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2025-11-26, version 1.0.17*

This app used to work great, now you get a blank screen. Don’t waste your time or money.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2025-11-23, version 1.0.17*

Doesn’t work

## Frequently asked questions about Explore the World by Bowflex

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.18 — 2026-01-05

Optimize playback compatibility

### 1.0.17 — 2023-03-16

Thanks for using and supporting Explore the World!  This release includes:

• Support for Schwinn 190 and 290 equipment 
• Updated localization support 
• Enabled in app account deletion 
• Various performance enhancements, quality improvements, and bug fixes

### 1.0.16 — 2022-06-23

Thanks for your patience while we work to make your Explore the World experience better.  In this release we focused on the following fixes and quality improvements:

• Enhanced visuals within app and optimized video performance
• Better automatic syncing after workout complete
• Adjusted average resistance calculation on Schwinn 411/510e bikes
• Improved old workout data downloading and sync processes
• Updated running workout summary layout to further differentiate from running workouts
• Improved performance of adaptive speed reaction to changes on equipment during workouts
• Updated auto start process on Max Trainer 8 equipment consoles
• Various other performance enhancements, bug fixes and text description clarifications

### 1.0.15 — 2021-06-27

This release provides the following:

• Fixed running a workout and rotating the device causes erroneous rotation.
• Fixed Workout summary pace displaying a very small value
• Fixed Explore The World application not connecting to VeloCore bikes
• Fixed Explore The World icon in the Apple store

### 1.0.14 — 2021-03-09

This release provides the following fix:

• Add back saving workouts to Apple Health

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