guided workouts

About this tag
The guided workouts tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about structured exercise tracking, particularly in the context of Apple's AirPods Pro 3 and iOS 26. A recent thread explores how the new earbuds' built-in heart-rate sensor and the iOS 26 Workout Buddy feature enable guided workout tracking without an Apple Watch. The conversation focuses on whether dedicated wearables are still necessary for monitoring exercise and closing activity rings, highlighting the shift toward earbuds as health sensors. This tag is relevant for users interested in fitness tracking, wearable technology, and the integration of guided workouts into everyday devices.
  1. AirPods Pro 3 and iOS 26: Workout Tracking Without an Apple Watch

    Apple’s latest move to push health sensors into earbuds — and iOS 26’s Workout Buddy — changes the rules for people who buy wearables primarily to track exercise, and it raises a direct question: do you still need an Apple Watch to close your rings and monitor workouts? Background / Overview...