The next Apple Watch Activity challenge goes live on Veterans Day this Sunday
US Apple Watch owners who complete a challenge on Veterans Day this Sunday will be awarded a virtual medal in the Activity app and a sticker for iMessage and FaceTime.
Workout
How to disable Apple Watch auto-workout detection
Apple Watch can alert you to start the right workout when it looks like you’re training and will even remind you to end the session if you forget. In case you don’t really need this handy auto-workout detection capability, disabling it will help prolong the watch’s battery life.
The HeartMonitor app tracks your heart rate continuously without starting an active workout
With this cool new app, you can record, save and view detailed sessions of heart rate data using HealthKit and without starting an active workout. Simply record sessions on your Apple Watch and view a detailed summary on your iPhone.
Apple challenges you to double your Move ring on International Women’s Day this Thursday
Apple wants you to celebrate women around the world by doubling your Move ring. This new challenge should be international given the global scope of Women’s Day.
Apple’s new Activity challenge is due next week on International Women’s Day
On March 8, celebrate women around the world and earn a nice medal in the Activity app by doubling your Move ring.
How to add specialised activities to your Workout app
No matter where you’re off to next, surfing, golfing or a yoga session – we all know it’s famously uncool to start just another generic ‘Other’ workout on your watch. If you’re tired of that, here’s how to get your personalized stickman for any sport… even if you’re into Water Polo.
GymKit launches in New York City ahead of a wider rollout in 2018
GymKit is available at Life Time Athletic at Sky and will be coming to Equinox in 2018.
Once again, earn an exclusive Activity badge and iMessage sticker for completing a 5K on Thanksgiving
Just like last year, Apple is once more challenging Apple Watch owners in the US to complete a 5K on Thanksgiving. That is just over 3 miles of either walking or running. If they are able to do so, they will earn a special badge in the Activity app, and an exclusive sticker for use in iMessage.
How to access Workout Recovery information on Apple Watch
Learn how to access your Workout Recovery information on Apple Watch, and find out more about how your heart recovers from your workouts depending in their intensity.
Boxing, dancing, skating and other workouts coming to Apple Watch
Badminton, barre, baseball, bowling, boxing climbing, core training, cricket, curling, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, flexibility, functional training, golf and more.
How to automatically enable Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch during workouts
One of the cool new features in watchOS 4 makes it simple to silence all incoming notifications on your Apple Watch as soon as you start a workout, here’s how to use it.
Latest HomePod firmware discovery: skiing workout for Apple Watch
Upcoming updates to watchOS 4 might include all new sessions for skiers in the Workout app, the HomePod’s IPSW firmware files indicate.