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Use Workout Buddy in Workout on Apple Watch

With Apple Intelligence*, 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.

The Workout Buddy screen in the Workout app.

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 Apple Watch Series 6 or later when paired with an Apple Intelligence–capable iPhone nearby and Bluetooth headphones with the device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is not available on all iPhone models or in all languages or regions.**

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 Workout Buddy.
Choose a voice, tap , then tap again.
When you’re ready to start your workout, tap .

Note: 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