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. You can also receive insights on your progress for pace, distance, and workout duration.

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 on watchOS 27 or later is an Apple Intelligence feature available when your Apple Watch is paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone and Bluetooth headphones with device and Siri language set to English or Spanish. Apple Intelligence is not available in all regions or languages.*

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.

Tip: You can use Workout Buddy on Apple Watch without your paired iPhone nearby. A cellular or Wi-Fi connection is required.

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 in the iPhone User Guide.

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Use Workout Buddy in Workout on Apple Watch

Set Up Workout Buddy