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WWDC 2023’s theme on Monday rolled out the most recent Apple Watch software update, WatchOS 10. The update introduces enhancements to many well-known and much sought-after features of the watch comprising its fitness capabilities. Users will be able to monitor daily movement comprehensively and seamlessly using the activity app on your Apple Watch as well as the fitness app on your iPhone.Â
Cyclists will find the update quite handy because it can detect falls. It includes calorimetry for e-biking, workout reminders, as well the speed, cadence and power modes of their physical training. Runners already have the power zones feature at their disposal, which measures your heart rate during a workout. The power meter is quite efficient to measure your Functional Threshold Power, or the top amount of intensity that a rider could maintain for an hour of cycling.
With the help of this data, the Apple Watch calculates your customized individual Power Zones, which tells you the current zone you’re in and the amount of time you’ve spent in it. This could be a handy feature for triathletes and cyclists who are preparing for races and want an impactful way to track and enhance their performance.
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Additionally, stats pertaining cycling workouts will automatically turn up as live activity on your iPhone turning it into its own display screen. This facilitates mount on your bike and view other advanced metrics including elevation, race route and heart rate zones while remaining totally hands free. If you own indoor or outdoor cycling gear like power meters, cadence sensors or speed sensors that are Bluetooth powered, WatchOS 10 will enable you to connect with them. This gives you access to more data at your fingertips such as cycling power, cadence, power zones and more.Â
Also read : How to Use Heart Rate Zones While Working Out on an Apple Watch
Other athletes like golfers and tennis players also can lay hands on the fun of the new WatchOS 10 update. The software features motion sensors on the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra that can measure changes in speed and acceleration when you’re swaying a tennis racket or a golf club. In case you’re a tennis player, the motion sensor will be able to read the orientation and movement of your wrist as well. The software will be able to synchronize with coaching apps like Training Peaks to generate custom workouts and a detailed integrated experience.Â