Apple’s upcoming watchOS 9 will include a new feature that will track heart rate zones and running form. The update will also include a new workout app that was created in collaboration with Nike. The watchOS 9 update is set to release in early 2019, and it will be available on the Apple Watch Series 3, 4, and 5. The new heart rate tracking feature will allow users to monitor their heart rate throughout the day and see how their progress compares to their previous workouts. The running form tracking feature will help users improve their running technique by tracking their stride length, cadence, and speed. This information can be used to create personalized training plans. Nike has been a longtime partner of Apple, and the two companies have collaborated on several projects over the years. This latest update marks the first time that Nike has created an exclusive workout app for use on Apple Watch. ..
Runners love tracking their performance and getting deep into their metrics. The Workout app with watchOS 9 adds new running metrics, including things like running form, ground contact time, and stride length.
Heart rate zones is another new feature that runners and other fitness users can take advantage of. Heart rate zones allow you to see how intense your workout was and you can use it to stay in desired intensity zones during your workout.
Workouts also gain the ability to see intervals, splits, and elevation. There’s also a new triathlon mode that can switch between cycling, swimming, and running all in the same workout.
Beyond workouts, watchOS 9 has more health features in tow. You’ll be able to add your medications and get reminders for when to take them. This will be integrated with the Apple Health app. And for sleep tracking, the Apple Watch will be able to display Awake/REM/Core/Deep sleep zones and sync with the Health app as well.
The Apple Watch has always had a deep focus on fitness, health, and wellbeing. Apple is only pushing that even more with watchOS 9, coming later in 2022.
