Chapter 8

Fitness Fun and Happy Health: Apple Watch Is Your Workout Buddy and Digital Doctor

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Mastering the Activity and Workout apps

check Understanding personalized reminders, feedback, and rewards

check Using the Breathe app for moments of relaxation

check Using Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor, electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, and blood-oxygen monitor

check Setting up Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, and Medical ID

Fitness is one of the smartest applications on your smartwatch. Whether you’re trying to monitor your regular daily activity, determined to lose weight, an athlete looking to maximize your training, or simply wanting to manage your workout regimes in an easy way, Apple Watch can handle it all. While you wear one of these high-tech yet water- and sweat-resistant devices on your wrist, you’ll receive real-time information, such as total distance traveled, calories burned, and other details. Apple Watch also serves as a digital doctor, of sorts, with a bevy of health-related applications ...

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