Fitness

Apple is kicking off 2025 with a new wave of updates to Apple Fitness+.

You may have just set new fitness goals for yourself but you’re unsure how to go about achieving them. Modern wearables have made it pretty easy to keep track of things like your daily step count, heart rate, sleep stages and more, so you spend less time monitoring that data yourself and more time focusing on other healthy habits you can implement. Thankfully, you don’t have to send hundreds to get a wearable that can do these things for you.

The winter holidays are upon us and despite the festive feelings we might be hoping for, this time of year is often paired with increased stress, worry and anxiety. Fortunately, there are some great tools for helping to manage those negative emotions while promoting positive ones. One of those tools is the Headspace mental health app, which is running a three-week Black Friday deal.

Fitness trackers are a solid option if you really want to hone in on tracking, well, your fitness. Some of the best fitness trackers also include additional sensors to track things like stress, sleep and other health metrics. Sure, you could opt for the best smartwatch, but if you’re not interested in all of the extra features they offer, a fitness tracker might be a better (and more affordable) option.

Even moderate exercise has been shown to improve mental health and lower stress in college students. But it can be tough to prioritize a run or a HIIT session when you have a lot going on at school.

Samsung will add new AI-based health and fitness features to the Galaxy Watch later this year. The company announced on-device AI features on Wednesday, including personalized health scores, tips, sleep indicators and suggested workout routines.

Spring is so close now that it's almost in our grasp. Say goodbye to wearing a huge coat to go to the gym and hello to outdoor activities.

Apple Fitness+ is adding new content for the new year. The workout service’s Artist Spotlight series celebrates the Super Bowl halftime show with playlists devoted to recent performers (including this year’s artist, Usher). In addition, new meditations, programs and Time to Walk episodes will arrive soon.