The Apple Watch Series 11 tracks over 100 workout types, covering virtually any physical activity.
Built-In Workout Types
Running and Walking
Outdoor, indoor, treadmill, and trail running with pace zones, cadence, and stride length. Indoor and outdoor walking with step tracking.
Cycling
Outdoor and indoor cycling with power estimation. E-bike mode accounts for motor assistance in calorie calculations.
Swimming
Pool and open water with stroke detection, lap counting, and automatic stroke type identification.
Strength and Flexibility
Strength training with rep counting, yoga, Pilates, functional training, and dynamic stretching with heart rate zones.
Cardio and HIIT
High-intensity interval training, dance, rowing, elliptical, stair stepper, and gym machine workouts.
Advanced Fitness Features
Workout Buddy
New in watchOS 26—personalized, real-time audio motivation using text-to-speech technology during workouts.
Training Load
Tracks cumulative workout impact over time, helping prevent overtraining and optimize recovery.
Custom Workouts
Create structured workouts with specific time, distance, or calorie goals and interval alerts.
Multisport
Automatic sport transition detection for triathlons and duathlons.
Tracking Capabilities
All workouts capture heart rate, calories, and duration. Sport-specific metrics include GPS routes, elevation gain, split times, pace data, stroke counts, and lap tracking.
Custom Activities
The "Other" workout type accommodates any activity not explicitly listed, tracking heart rate, duration, and estimated calories. Automatic workout detection prompts retroactive logging when you forget to start.
