Topic: workout tracking

January 28, 2026

Strava and Komoot Add Offline Maps to Apple Watch

Strava and Komoot have introduced offline maps for the Apple Watch, allowing users to view routes and record activities directly from their wrist without needing an iPhone. The implementations differ: Strava's feature is for paying subscribers and lacks turn-by-turn navigation, while Komoot's cor...

January 4, 2026

Apple Fitness+ Unveils New Workouts and Strava Challenge

Apple Fitness+ is launching new features for the new year, including a limited-edition award for closing Activity Rings in January and a partnership with Strava for a "Quit Quitting" challenge to encourage consistency. The service is introducing structured multi-week training programs and bringin...

November 21, 2025

Friends Are the Best Health Coach AI Can't Replace

Fitbit's AI Health Coach, part of the Premium subscription, offers personalized fitness guidance for busy individuals using AI technology, but it's currently in public preview with specific device and location requirements. The author tested the Coach over three weeks with a goal to improve runni...

October 5, 2025

Apple Watch Sheds Its Training Wheels with Stellar Battery Life

The latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 models now support multi-day battery life, with the Series 10 and 11 lasting up to 28 hours on a single charge, a significant improvement over earlier versions. Despite incorporating advanced features like 5G and always-on displays, Apple has enhanced ...

October 2, 2025

Peloton's New AI Upgrade Transforms Your Workouts

Peloton IQ is a new AI-driven personal coaching feature that monitors user statistics and delivers customized feedback and exercise plans across various workout types. The system is accessible on all Peloton hardware, with newer models offering enhanced features like movement tracking cameras and...

September 11, 2025

AirPods Pro's New Feature: Is the Apple Watch Obsolete?

The AirPods Pro 3 feature in-ear heart rate monitoring, enabling workout tracking through the iPhone's Fitness app without an Apple Watch and reducing the need for multiple devices. They offer improved integration with iOS health apps and higher data sampling rates compared to previous models lik...

September 8, 2025

Strava's Apple Watch App Gets Major Upgrade for Series 11 Launch

Strava has introduced a major update featuring Live Segments, which allows users to compete against their own past performances or others on popular routes directly from their Apple Watch. The update includes a refreshed user interface for better readability and improved syncing for more reliable...