I work out a lot, so I like to know how well I’m doing and how much progress I’m making over time. You would think that this ...

Apple's AI trainer in watchOS 26 is promising in theory, but I’ve seen what an annoying, nagging coach looks like. Here’s how Workout Buddy can avoid that fate. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering ...

The first thing you'll want to do in order to turn off your Workout Buddy is turn it off for your individual workouts. To do this: Open Workout on your Apple Watch. Scroll to your desired workout. Tap ...

Apple’s new Workout Buddy feature is intriguing—a voice from your Apple Watch that gives you pep talks and stats as you exercise. But when I installed the WatchOS public beta (after reading and ...

I tested Apple's new WatchOS 26 feature and spoke with the team behind it. It's not a full-blown coach yet, but it hints at where Apple may be heading with its AI health strategy. Vanessa is a lead ...

Apple has launched at its WWDC 2025 conference Workout Buddy, an AI workout coach. The AI tool gathers data from both your current workout and your fitness history — including paces, miles logged, ...

Commentary: People respond to different types of encouragement when working out -- some prefer a drill sergeant, others a caffeinated spin class instructor. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology ...

Apple’s new AI update brings Live Translation, Visual Intelligence, and Workout Buddy to iOS 26 — smarter, private, and deeply integrated across devices.

Working out can be a challenge. Staying motivated and sticking with your routine can be even harder. There are, however, many benefits of regular exercise, including: Improved cardiovascular health ...