The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge takes place on June 21 to celebrate International Day of Yoga and earn a special badge.
‘World Environment Day’ Challenge Starts June 5 for Apple Watch Users
Apple Watch owners will be able to participate in an Activity Challenge on Friday, June 5 to celebrate World Environment Day.
Apple Watch February 2020 Activity Challenge Starts Tomorrow
Apple Watch users: Celebrate Heart Month with the February 2020 Activity Challenge to get special iMessage stickers and an activity badge.
Apple Launches Fitness-Focused ‘Apple Watch Connected’ Initiative
Today Apple announced a new initiative called ‘Apple Watch Connected’. Gyms can join by offering perks for Apple Watch users.
Apple Partners With Orangetheory on Apple Watch Fitness
Apple has partnered with Orangetheory Fitness, which created a device called OTbeat Link that clips on an Apple Watch band.
Now That Google Bought Fitbit, Here's How to Delete Your Account
Google recently bought Fitbit, and if you don’t want an ad company using your personal health data, here’s how to delete your account.
Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge Set for 2019 Veterans Day
2019 Veterans Day will feature the next Apple Watch activity challenge. The workout has to be 11 minutes or longer.
August Apple Watch Challenge Honors Grand Canyon National Park
August 25 is the Grand Canyon National Park’s 100 year anniversary. It’s also the date for an August Apple Watch Activity Challenge.
Australian Women's Cricket Team uses Apple Watch to Train
The Australian Women’s Cricket team uses the Apple Watch to train. Collected data includes mood and sleep as a way to avoid major injuries.
Activ5 Smart Fitness Devices Launches in Apple Stores
Activbody, Inc., announced that its flagship product, the portable smart fitness device Activ5, is now available at apple.com and in select Apple Stores. The Activ5 is unique because, with its companion training app, users are able to access and track their activity from over a hundred personalized 5-minute strength-training workouts and exercises that can be performed anywhere. Activ5 recently announced an Apple Watch app and the adoption of HealthKit. The app includes exercise and heart rate tracking and calculates energy burned. With HealthKit, users will be able to see the data tracked on Apple Watch in the Apple Health app on iPhone. “We are experiencing phenomenal interest and growth globally due to the effectiveness of Activ5, and our ongoing commitment to meaningful, customer-centric enhancements including our recent Apple Watch app announcement,” said Dan Stevenson, CEO of Activbody. You can buy it from the Apple Store, online and retail, for US$129.95.
Nike Training Club Gets a Premium Subscription With Master Training
I’ve been using Nike Training Club for a year now, and it’s a great fitness app. Version 6.0.0 brings a premium training subscription. You’ll get workouts hosted by Nike Master Trainers in 4-6 week programs, with expert nutrition advice, wellness guidance including mindset, recovery, and sleep. The app brings new workout formats like on-demand classes and whiteboard workouts for gym-style training. Apple Watch support for the premium program is coming in the future. Finally, workout reminders help you says motivated to continue your routine. App Store: Free (Offers In-App Purchases).
Google Fit for iOS is Here
Google announced today that its Google Fit app that launched on Android in 2014 is now available for iOS.
Apple Watch Activity Challenge for 2019 Earth Day
2019 Earth Day falls on April 22, and we have a few details on the Activity Challenge Apple is preparing for the event.
Apple Watch Health Features Can Change Medicine
Apple Watch health features and fitness tracking have the potential to change medicine. Dan Hon writes how his friend’s Apple Watch helped him.
One day, while I was testing my own Apple Watch, Tom was deconstructing a rack of network equipment. He suddenly noticed his heart was pounding. Then he began feeling dizzy. Next came tunnel vision. He needed to sit down.
I think more and more health features will come to the Apple Watch,, such as blood glucose monitoring.
February is Heart Month for Apple Watch Users
Apple announced that February is Heart Month, and during the month there will be Activity Challenges on Apple Watch.
Apple's Close Your Rings Page Updated With Testimonials
Apple’s Close Your Rings page has been updated with testimonials from athletes and how they use the Activity app.
5 Fitness Apps to Help you Keep that New Year's Resolution
The dawning of a new year often brings the promise of a new fitness regime, and there are host of apps available to help you stick to it.
BONX Grip: A Group Chat Earpiece for the Outdoorsman
It’s an outdoor group talk system for active people like runners, cyclists, hikers, etc. They let you create a group chat with up to 10 people.
United Healthcare Offers Free Apple Watch to Customers
Participants in its health rewards program can “walk off” the cost of an Apple Watch, priced at US$300.
Get Ready for the 2018 Veterans Day Activity Challenge
It sounds like you should expect an alert for the challenge on or around November 8.
