Use Workout Buddy in Workout on Apple Watch

With Apple Intelligence* on your paired iPhone, you can use Workout Buddy to get encouragement during your workouts based on real-time analysis of your fitness history and data from your current workout. Workout Buddy also lets you know when you’ve hit a new milestone—like running your fastest 10K, crossing 500 miles, and more.

You can use Workout Buddy with the following workout types:

Outdoor and Indoor Run
Outdoor and Indoor Walk
Outdoor and Indoor Cycle
Hiking
Elliptical
Stair Stepper
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Functional and Traditional Strength Training

Note: Workout Buddy is available on supported models when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth^® headphones or speakers with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see the Apple Support article How to get Apple Intelligence.

Set Up Workout Buddy

Go to the Workout app on your Apple Watch.
Turn the Digital Crown to the workout you want to do.
To view all workouts, tap at the bottom of the screen.
Tap , tap Workout Buddy, then turn on Use Workout Buddy.
Choose a voice, tap , then tap again.
When you’re ready to start your workout, tap .

To mute Workout Buddy during a workout, swipe right, then tap Mute.

When you reach a milestone during your workout—like closing all your Activity rings or hitting your 100th mile for the year—you may receive audio motivation from Workout Buddy. After you end the workout, Workout Buddy gives a summary of your workout—including the total time, calories burned, and more.

For more information on Apple Intelligence and privacy, see Apple Intelligence and privacy on iPhone.

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Use Workout Buddy in Workout on Apple Watch

Set Up Workout Buddy