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Episode 294, Workout Buddy on Apple Watch adds a personalized health experience

Episode 294, Workout Buddy on Apple Watch adds a personalized health experience

Update: 2025-10-20
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In this podcast we will discuss Workout Buddy which is one of the new features on you Apple Watch.  With watchOS 26, coupled with your Apple Watch, Workout Buddy, is a first-of-its-kind fitness experience powered by Apple Intelligence that analyzes a user’s workout data and fitness history to deliver personalized, spoken motivation throughout their session, based on data like heart rate, pace, distance, Activity rings, personal fitness milestones, and more.


 


<figure class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_5744" style="width: 450px;"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-5744">To enable it execute the following steps: 1. Open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. 2. Select a workout type. 3. Tap the settings icon (gear) in the top left corner. 4. Toggle on “Workout Buddy.” 5. Choose a voice and tap “Start.” </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_5742" style="width: 526px;"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-5742">You can use Workout Buddy with the following workout types: Outdoor and Indoor Run; Outdoor and Indoor Walk; Outdoor and Indoor Cycle; Hiking; Elliptical; Stair Stepper; High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT); and Functional and Traditional Strength Training. </figcaption></figure>

 

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Episode 294, Workout Buddy on Apple Watch adds a personalized health experience

Episode 294, Workout Buddy on Apple Watch adds a personalized health experience

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