THE ULTIMATE APPLE FITNESS GUIDE

Apple's devices are not just getting faster, in combination with a range of apps they are also helping you to get fitter

- WRITTEN BY DAVID CROOKES

Whether you've already resolved to get fit in 2026 or you still need a nudge, Apple's wide range of fitness features will help you to achieve your goals. With an iPhone and Apple Watch (preferably working together), you'll have access to cutting edge hardware and innovative software that can analyse your current health and motivate you to get in better shape.

To ensure its devices are truly supportive of your health and fitness journey, Apple enlists the assistance of scientists, academics and clinical experts. They seek to ensure the accuracy and usefulness of the sensors and features that work hand-in-hand to improve your physical wellbeing. Much time is also spent studying ways in which Apple's devices can aid your mental health. It doesn't matter if you are at the peak of your fitness or just starting out - your Apple devices can still be invaluable.

The latest operating systems - iOS 26 and watchOS 26 along with iPadOS 26 and tvOS 26 - have made significant improvements. Your heart rate can now be tracked during a workout using AirPods Pro 3, for instance while the Watch's Workout app has introduced an AI-powered Workout Buddy. The apps are also easier to navigate: Workout has four new corner buttons for accessing features, thereby reducing the number of menus. So strap that Apple Watch on your wrist and grab your iPhone. Let's get fit!

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