You Can Now Create Custom Apple Watch Workouts from Your iPhone
Sick of trying to create custom fitness workouts on your Apple Watch screen? We’ve got some good news. Apple has introduced a significant change with the latest updates to watchOS 26 and iOS 26, allowing you to create your own workouts from the comfort of your iPhone without the hassle of fiddling with a tiny wrist-worn display.
A Convenient Workflow
With iOS 26, fitness enthusiasts can now design custom workouts using their iPhones, providing a more user-friendly interface, especially for detailed plans and complicated sessions. Gone are the days of struggling to navigate through small icons on your Apple Watch. Users can now plan their workouts more comfortably and efficiently.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Custom Workouts
To get started, simply open the Apple Fitness app on your iPhone. Follow these easy steps:
- Tap the Workout tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the timer icon beneath a workout type (e.g., Outdoor Walk or Traditional Strength Training).
- You will see three tabs: All, Goals, and Custom. Tap on Custom.
- Press the + button to begin adding details and intervals to your workout.
Streamlined and Efficient
This change will undoubtedly be welcomed by anyone who has attempted to add complex, multi-step workouts directly on their Apple Watch. Instead of navigating through layers of options on a small screen, you can design a custom workout with just a few taps in a more approachable interface.
The ability to add repeating steps is now incredibly quick and straightforward, reducing the back-and-forth between different screens. Additionally, once you’ve saved your custom workout, it syncs seamlessly to your Apple Watch so that you can start your session whenever you’re ready.
Edit and Sync Your Workouts
If you opt to start a workout from your iPhone, you can monitor your progress through each interval, regardless of how you prefer to measure it. The flexibility to edit workouts is also available on both your iPhone and Apple Watch, enhancing your fitness experience further.
Other Noteworthy Updates
The watchOS 26 update brings a host of additional fitness-oriented features, including an updated Workout app layout, an AI-powered Workout Buddy voice assistant, better integration with music and podcasts, and more. While these advancements have gained much attention, the ability to customize workouts could be a transformative feature for many Apple Watch users.
This significant enhancement in workout creation is not just a minor detail; it reflects Apple’s commitment to improving user experience. For individuals serious about their fitness journey, this improvement represents a meaningful leap towards more comprehensive training regimens.
If you’re eager to explore this new feature, dive into creating your custom workouts today and see how it enhances your fitness experience. For further details, check out the full feature release Here.
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