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If you are not an Apple Watch user, you might have noticed a new app after upgrading to iOS 16 on your iPhone. In addition to changing and unsending text messages and customizing your lock screen, the new software update gives everyone the Apple Fitness app. For starters, that means access to an activity ring and workout tracking from your phone — no watch required. In the beginning, here’s what you need to know about using Apple Fitness app without Apple Watch for daily workouts.
After months of waiting, the highly anticipated iOS 16 update finally arrived on September 12. Along with changes to Messages and the lock screen, iOS 16 also includes new security, accessibility, and live text control features, as well as improvements to Mail and Wallet, and app access. Fitness. IYDK, the Fitness app was an Apple Watch exclusive, but with the new update you can keep tabs on all kinds of workouts right from the phone and track your daily activity with an activity ring that tracks how much you move throughout the day. Plus, you can even access 11 different types of workouts, like yoga, Pilates, strength, and cycling, from some of the best trainers in the world with Apple Fitness+ when an update comes to iOS 16 plus. late in the year.
If you’re new to the Fitness app, you’re probably wondering how it works. Here’s a look at how you can track your workout stats with the new app on iOS 16.
How to Use the Apple Fitness App on iPhone
To access the Fitness app, the first thing you need to do is install the iOS 16 update. Do this:
- Open the Settings app.
- Navigate to the General tab and then tap on the “Software Update” option.
- If your phone is eligible for the update, you will see an option that says “Upgrade to iOS 16”.
- Tap the iOS 16 button, then tap the Install button and accept the terms of the privacy agreement.
Once your phone has finished downloading iOS 16, the software will install automatically.
Once you’ve updated your phone, you’re ready to start working out with the Fitness app. To get started, open the app and tap the Continue button at the bottom of the screen. The application will ask you to provide your date of birth, height, weight, etc., but it is not mandatory to fill in this section. Next, you’ll be prompted to set a daily move goal, which is the number of calories you’re burning. You can choose to set a light, moderate or high goal based on your activity level or activity level – and the app will assign you a movement goal. Now your app is officially ready to use.
Track activity on the iPhone Fitness app
Each time you open the app, you will be able to see a summary of your activity, trends, and rewards. The Activity section will show how much progress you need to make to reach your Move goal for the day, as well as the number of steps you’ve taken, the distance you’ve covered, and the number of flights you’ve climbed.
As you get closer to your goal, the red activity ring will become more and more full. Once the ring has come full circle, you know you’ve achieved your goal. Your trends and rewards will fill up as you use the app.
Can you add exercise and support rings on the iPhone Fitness app?
According to MyHealthyApple, the iPhone version of the Fitness app won’t include an exercise ring or stand unless you’ve linked an Apple Watch to your account. Fuck, I know.
However, you can add more training rings to your activity ring by downloading the Nike Run Club: Running Coach app, Runkeeper Distance Run Tracker app, or Zones For Training app directly from your Fitness app. Sure, it’s not the same as having an Apple Watch, but hey, at least it’s something.
Workouts on the iPhone Fitness app
The only way to track a workout with your iPhone (without Apple Watch) is to download a compatible third-party app to add to your activity ringtones and do the workout with your phone on you. If you don’t, you won’t see the Workouts section listed on the main page of your Fitness app.
Once you’ve downloaded a third-party exercise app, like Nike Run Club or Runkeeper, you can track your workouts that way – and your rings should fill up once your workout info has been saved.
Work out with Apple Fitness+ on iPhone
When Apple’s Fitness+ workout subscription program comes to iPhone later in fall 2022, you’ll be able to access thousands of audio and video workouts, plus guided meditations and classes. dance whenever you want. Fitness+ subscriptions cost $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year and can be shared with up to five family members.
The Fitness+ tab will be located in the middle section of the Fitness app later this year.
Share an activity with friends on the iPhone Fitness app
At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a Sharing tab that lets you share your workouts, send messages, and receive progress notifications with your friends to help, challenge, and cheer you on.
To share your information, tap the Get started button at the bottom of the sharing page, then tap the profile icon in the right corner of the tap. Next, tap the plus sign icon in the right corner and start typing the names of your best friends as if you were about to send a new text message. Select the names you want to share your data with, then tap “Send” in the top right corner.
How to Change Adjust Your Fitness Goal
To change your move goal, simply tap on the Profile icon in the top right corner of the screen, then select “Change move goal”. From here, you can increase or decrease your goal by tapping the plus or minus signs on the screen. Once you’re done, tap the “Change Move Goal” button at the bottom of the screen to confirm your goal.
You can also change your preferred measurement unit by tapping on the Profile icon and selecting the Measurement Units option under the “Change Goal Move” button. You can choose to measure your energy in calories, kilocalories or kilojules, and measure distances in yards, meters or kilometers.
Other Features of the iPhone Fitness App
The Trends section will keep track of your activity and exercise rings data over time, and after 180 days of activity you will be able to access your trends. To access data from a previous day, tap the calendar icon in the top right corner and select the day you want to review.
Finally, stock up on honors like New Move Record, Longest Move Streak, Perfect Week Award, and Perfect Month Award in the Awards section. You will receive the rewards as you complete milestones with your activity and exercise rings.
The new Apple Fitness app for non-watch users has a few differences, but there’s plenty to keep you going – just be sure to keep your phone with you to close your activity ring.
