How to train with the Apple Watch: overview of the functions

refresh watchOS

Check whether you have the latest version of the operating system is installed: Open the Watch app, search for "Basic" section and select "Software Update." The display shows the name of the current version of the firmware, and, if you have not been updated, the proposal to establish a new one.

Fresh software you need to use all the features of the watch during exercise: Many features have appeared only in watchOS 5 and minor bugs are closed systems with subsequent updates.

Not all versions of hours support recent software. For example, Apple Watch the first generation only updated to watchOS 4. If you do not know which version you hours use instructions on the Apple site.

Set daily goal mobility

Activity is measured in the Apple Watch three indicators-rings. Green Belt is filled, if you exercise or move more intense, usually within an hour. Blue - if you are moving in any way for 12 hours. And red is full when you perform the daily rate of calories burned - it can be installed on their own when you first set Apple Watch.

To reconfigure the calories, you need to enter the application "Activity", click on the Apple Watch screen with a vengeance, and select "Change the purpose of mobility."

Some recommendations regarding rules of mobility is difficult to give - all individually.

But there is one life hacking: it is possible to know the average number of calories expended during daily activity and add to it many caloriesHow much you spend on the half-hour training session, which will be able to perform every day. This is the norm, to the implementation of which you can aspire.

Take your activity indicators on the dial

Apple Watch support three dials with indices of activity. To install any of them, you need to go to the Watch app on your iPhone, go to the section "dials" to find the category of "activity" and choose the one that is pleasant.

Also, the amounts of activity can make rings on the dial "Infograf", available on the Apple Watch the fourth generation.

Use all the features of "Coaching"

Displaying indicators on the screen. During a workout, the clock can be displayed up to five figures. To choose the right metrics and customize their alternate, you need to go to the Watch on the iPhone - the item "training".

The first in the menu that will see "View". There you can select the relevant indicators for all types of activity.

Selecting training targets. To set a goal, you need to click on the "..." when choosing exercises on the clock. For any single workout, every time choose new targets.

For example, for a run rate can be set by calories, distance traveled or time activity. And then there is the possibility to set up warning ahead of or behind the set after the first kilometer traveled the tempo.

Separation workout into segments. To break up the training into pieces tapnite twice on the screen hours of exercise time. And then you will be able to analyze the data of each part of the lesson at the end of training in the application of "active" on the iPhone.

Pausing exercise. By pressing simultaneously on the digital crown (wheel) and a side button, you will be able to deliver training to pause and breather. If training involves performing several exercises, rewind to the extreme left of the screen and press the "+".

Auto pause for a run. This function is used to improve the accuracy of tracking. The clock will automatically suspend training during the break, and will not include the rest in the general timing of the workout. To turn on, open the Apple Watch «Settings» → «Basic» → «Train" and activate the switch "auto pause".

Automatic identification of training. This innovation watchOS 5. If you're out for a run, but forgot to include the appropriate mode on the watch, Apple Watch will offer training to record themselves, with the countdown will start from about the time when you start the race. These reminders can be disabled in the Watch app on the iPhone.

Autodiscovery simulators. If your gym has treadmills with GymKit support, be sure to include the appropriate function in the section "Training» Watch application on the iPhone. So you can export data from the simulator.

Automatic inclusion of music. During training, you can enjoy your favorite songs - from either your playlist Apple MusicOr of the updated compilation compiled strimingovym service.

This function can also be enabled in the "Training» Watch application on the iPhone. To get to the panel audio playback during a workout, scroll to the right of the screen hours.

Synchronization with external fitness applications. Using the training regime Apple Watch allows simultaneous work with Nike + Run Club, Strava, Workouts ++ and other well-known sports programs.