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 ...

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. And yes, I should have ...

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 ...

Apple's iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy. This feature uses Apple Intelligence to provide spoken feedback during workouts and give motivation based on your ...

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 ...

Test Run: Can Apple's Workout Buddy Help You Hit Your New Year's Fitness Goals? Workout Buddy for the iPhone and Apple Watch is designed to spur you on while you're working out. I powered it up on my ...

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. I was expecting, and hoping, Apple would ...

Workout Buddy is Apple’s foray into fitness AI, but the real stars of watchOS 26 are Wrist Flick and Smart Stack. Workout Buddy is Apple’s foray into fitness AI, but the real stars of watchOS 26 are ...

Commentary: People respond to different types of encouragement when working out -- some prefer a drill sergeant, others a caffeinated spin class instructor. Workout Buddy in WatchOS 26 will be ...