watchOS 7, tvOS 14, iOS 14 could debut new workout demonstration app
Apple is doubling-down again on health and fitness in its operating systems, and appears to be building an app to help users walk through different workouts, and perform them safely.
Apple Watch Series 5 heart rate tracking during a run
The app, reportedly called "Seymour," looks to be a separate app from the Activity app. At present, it looks like it will be launched alongside iOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14. It isn't clear how much data the two apps will pass between each other at this time.
"Seymour" is said to allow users to download fitness videos, with specific guidance provided on how to get proper credit for completion on the Apple Watch. While the download can be triggered on the Apple Watch, it appears that a larger screen, such as a television with an Apple TV, an iPad, or iPhone will be required to view the videos -- which makes sense, given the size of the Apple Watch screen.
According to MacRumors who spotted the app on Monday night, workouts included are core training, cycling, strength training, some form of dance, yoga, and indoor running.
At present, there does not appear to be a monetization path for the videos. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees currently associated with the training materials.
As with the previous PencilKit and Message improvement reports, it isn't precisely clear when the features may roll out. They may or may not make a potential early June beta release during the annual WWDC -- which is in question because of the ongoing coronavirus situation.
Apple Watch Series 5 heart rate tracking during a run
The app, reportedly called "Seymour," looks to be a separate app from the Activity app. At present, it looks like it will be launched alongside iOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14. It isn't clear how much data the two apps will pass between each other at this time.
"Seymour" is said to allow users to download fitness videos, with specific guidance provided on how to get proper credit for completion on the Apple Watch. While the download can be triggered on the Apple Watch, it appears that a larger screen, such as a television with an Apple TV, an iPad, or iPhone will be required to view the videos -- which makes sense, given the size of the Apple Watch screen.
According to MacRumors who spotted the app on Monday night, workouts included are core training, cycling, strength training, some form of dance, yoga, and indoor running.
At present, there does not appear to be a monetization path for the videos. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees currently associated with the training materials.
As with the previous PencilKit and Message improvement reports, it isn't precisely clear when the features may roll out. They may or may not make a potential early June beta release during the annual WWDC -- which is in question because of the ongoing coronavirus situation.
Comments
This will be welcome. One of the common complaints I've heard is people doing a 30 min outdoor walk and getting credited for only 18 minutes or so.
I'm curious how the cycling videos will be.
Anyhow, no guarantee that this will come out, but if it does, it definitely won't be called "Seymour"!!
I wanna see Apple TV get any love really.
This is not rocket science!
Don't get me wrong, I get that I should be maintaining a minimum pace for it to count as exercise. The thing that bugs me is that Other seems to just count up the calories and exercise minutes for doing literally nothing except starting the workout in the app. Why is it that doing actual exercise sometimes doesn't count but, depending on which workout is chosen, other times little physical movement/work/exercise counts?
I guess the Other workout is based on the honor system.