2 new fitness features to get in shape with your Apple Watch

With the introduction of Fitbit, a revolutionary way to track fitness habits effortlessly was introduced. It didn’t take Apple long to catch up. Apple Fitness+ paired with its devices has come a long way in forming effortless healthy habits for people worldwide. Tap or click here to enable health features on your Apple Watch.

If you are an Apple user, you’ve likely at least heard of Apple Fitness+. If you’ve purchased an Apple Watch, you should take a peek, as you’ll get three months free before the subscription fee kicks in.

Whether you are new to the program or want to hold to your New Year’s resolutions, Apple Fitness+ is launching two new features you’ll want to check out. Here’s how to try the latest Apple Fitness+ features.

What is Apple Fitness+?

Let’s start with the catch. You can’t use Apple Fitness+ without an iPhone and an Apple Watch. The program has long paired your watch with your phone to access various workouts while tracking progress on your watch.

You can see how many calories you’ve burned, set fitness goals, and even measure your heart rate with your Apple Watch. From yoga to cycling classes, there is an option for everyone.

However, the new features have one purpose: to help you reach your goals and keep you motivated along the way. Features launched this month include new Collections and Time to Run.

Collections

The collections feature draws from over 2,000 workouts from the Fitness Library and breaks them into six categories. Along with curated choices to help you stay active, each collection will suggest goals and long-term tips to help you stay on track. So Apple isn’t just providing you with workouts. It’s offering a plan to help you get where you want to be.

The six collections are:

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