I do this by monitoring my heart rate during the workout and checking my heart rate graph afterward.
First, let’s talk about monitoring my heart rate.
Some of my workouts have an eight-minute time cap, whereas others are 30+ minutes of high-intensity work.
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For the latter, I’ve spiked my heart rate at 190 BPM far too early on multiple occasions.
Similarly, I can use my readings to push harder in shorter workouts.
One particularly helpful feature is the graph showing how my heart rate varied throughout the workout.
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you’re free to view your workout history in the Fitness app on your iPhone.
I recommend learninghow to calibrate your Apple Watch for accurate fitness trackingto ensure the best results.
If you want to become fitter overall, check out theseapps to build an effective hybrid training program.
For example, when I do a CrossFit WOD, I useCross Trainingand record my bike ride home.
If I’m doing Olympic weightlifting or ordinary lifts, I useTraditional Strength Training.
Choosing the right workouts helps me better categorize my data and monitor my progress.
It also means you get access to the correct metrics for goal-settingfor example, distance moved and calories burned.
Sure, you might progress in the gym without buying an Apple Watch.
However, if you’re goal-oriented and are trying to improve your training, I highly recommend buying one.
You’ll have access to better statistics and can customize your workouts with greater accuracy.
Feel free to copy how I use my wearable to train better if you need a starting point.
