It’s no secret that the whole of Dubai is on a fitness focused mission right now, thanks to HH Sheikh Hamdan’s 30×30 Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Whether you’re up cycling at Al Qudra at the break of dawn, trying new yoga classes or taking on a HIIT challenge, it seems like we’re all been struck by a fitness frenzy. But how are you keeping track of your workouts? If you have an Apple Watch, it may just prove itself to be your best friend for the rest of the month…
An Eye On The Prize
Apple Watch Work Out App The Apple Watch will help you track a wide variety of the workouts: from outdoor running and HIIT training to yoga and Pool Swim by using custom motion and heart rate algorithms to accurately measure active and total calorie burn. No matter what workout event you decide to join be it the Color Run or the Dubai Spartan Race or even the Dubai City swim, you’ll be able to measure your progress in the build up and on the day!
Nike+ Run Club App For those who love to run, the latest version of Nike+ Run Club app now includes audio-guided runs featuring the voices of Nike+ Run Club Global Head Coach Chris Bennett, Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah, or comedian Kevin Hart. You can even train with your favorite playlists. And with “Cheers,” your friends now know when you’ve started a run and can send you an emoji for extra motivation.
Healthy Perspective
Track your Heart Rate In watchOS 4, users get deeper insights into their heart rate. Whether you’re a beginner taking on the challenge or an athlete, it is important to monitor your resting and walking heart rates. You will be able to see your average and highest heart rate reading, and the recovery rate tells you how quickly your heart rate drops after a workout. A lower resting heart rate and a shorter recovery time can be an indication that your fitness levels are improving.
Get Motivated
Your personal cheerleader With Apple Watch Series 3 the Activity app gets smarter with personal and intelligent progress updates to help you close your rings on a daily basis. Start the day with inspiration to see if you’re close to unlocking a special achievement, or get a nudge on how to get back on track. if you’ve set a personal record of miles run on Kite Beach Based on personal activity levels and the day’s progress, a notification at the end of the day shows exactly how long you need to briskly walk to close your rings.