Apple revealed it's new Workout Buddy feature for Apple Watch at WWDC 25. Workout Buddy offers supposedly motivational shout-outs during select workouts. Apple missed the chance to create a truly ...

Commentary: The Apple Watch's new coaching feature in watchOS 26 taps your fitness data for live feedback, but don't expect detailed training plans just yet. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, ...

Since Apple released watchOS 26, I've been religiously using the new Workout Buddy feature. This AI functionality is probably the most important change on the Apple Watch operating system, and I was ...

Over the past few weeks, I've been able to try watchOS 26's most intriguing new feature, Workout Buddy. For those unfamiliar, Workout Buddy is an AI coach that keeps you motivated when you're doing ...

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 ...

Health wearables are leaning into AI-powered health coaches and advisors, which can use all the health and fitness data they aggregate to deliver actionable insights or help the user achieve a fitness ...

From AI features that actually free you from busywork to an improved Workout Buddy, this is my nuts-and-bolts wish list for ...

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 introduced the “Workout Buddy” feature with WatchOS 26 that analyzes, motivates, and informs users on their fitness journey using Apple Intelligence. It works on Apple Watch with Bluetooth ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Did you know you can ...

My gym time is sacred. The precious hour I carve out of my day feels like a gift to myself — some much-needed space to work on my physical and mental well-being. My low-impact cardio is a moving ...