I work out a lot, so I like to know how well I’m doing and how much progress I’m making over time. You would think that this would be a good case for artificial intelligence (AI) to step into the fray – something that could analyze all my health and fitness data and be there to applaud my improvements.
On paper, that’s what the Workout Buddy feature in watchOS 26 should do. Announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025, this feature harnesses Apple Intelligence and motivates you during workouts by highlighting key achievements and milestones, including heart rate, distance covered during endurance exercise, Activity Ring progress, and more.
