Im sick of my Apple Watch's Workout app lacking this key fitness feature but a new Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumor suggests it could finally catch up with apps like SmartGym

Date:
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:42:25 +0000

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A new watchOS 27 leak suggests Apple will let you log reps and sets on your Apple Watch during strength workouts.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A new leak has shed light on a rumored new watchOS 27 feature It could see improvements to Apples Workout
app on Apple Watch The app might let you log individual reps and sets for strength routines Apple s watchOS 27 is almost upon us, and its going to arrive alongside the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the companys Surprise and Shine event tomorrow. When that happens, there could be a new feature for the best Apple Watches that finally fixes a problem that
has bugged me for years.

According to information supposedly found in the watchOS 27 beta and posted
on the MacRumors forum , Apple is planning to boost the Workout app with a
new feature that adds more control to your strength-based exercise routines. Specifically, the leak asserts it will take the form of richer details in strength workouts. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The new implementation can describe individual sets and store repetition counts, weight, equipment, body side, and duration for each set, the leaker added. A workout activity can now represent a session with multiple sets,
with different loads and repetition counts in each.

In other words, Apple might finally be implementing features that rival apps have offered for years. SmartGym gives you this kind of functionality, for example, and its one of the best Apple Watch apps around it was even named Apple Watch App of the Year by Apple in 2023. Apple is evidently aware that its Workout app has fallen behind in this area but will its solution be enough to catch up? You may like Apple Fitness+ could be getting its own Peloton-style live workouts Amazfits update just made its five-star fitness trackers even better value 5 ways I use a cheap fitness tracker to
supercharge my gym workout Its about time SmartGym has been able to count
your reps and sets for years. (Image credit: SmartGym) While Ive been able to log my workout sessions in my Apple Watch s Workout app, Ive had to store the actual routines including rep and set counts for each machine in the Notes app. It means having to constantly flick between the two apps while Im exercising, which is far from ideal.

Add to that the fact that the Workout app just records a single monolithic workout, with no way to log my reps and sets, and I come away from my time at the gym with no insight into how I did on any particular exercise. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

So if this rumor ends up being on the money (and the feature actually works
as intended), it could end up being one of my favorite additions to the Apple Watch ecosystem. If Apple is able to let me create an exercise plan filled up with rep and set counts, then take me through it when I hit the gym, Ill be one happy camper.

That said, there are still some unanswered questions. For instance, SmartGym works completely independently of your iPhone and shows you everything you need on your Apple Watch face . Will Apples updated Workout app be able to do the same? That would make it even more useful.

And yes, you can already create a set and rest timer system, with labelling
to show which exercises you've completed, using the lesser-known Custom Workout routine , but is still much more limited than Id like it to be. Its more of a workaround than a real solution.

With the new Apple Watches and their features set to be unveiled tomorrow, theres not long to wait to see if my wish becomes reality. If Apple is
finally able to match its rivals, itll be a case of better late than never but I wont mind one bit. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Todays best Apple Watch deals voucher gift Apple Watch Ultra 3 749 View See all prices voucher gift Apple Watch SE 3 219 View See all prices voucher gift Apple Watch 11 399 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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