At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a game-changing fitness feature: Workout Buddy, an AI-powered workout coach designed to help you train smarter using personalized data and real-time motivation.
What Is Workout Buddy?
Workout Buddy is Apple's new AI fitness coach that uses real-time and historical workout data — such as:
- Your pace
- Miles logged
- Activity rings closed
- Training load
With this data, the AI tool offers live coaching, personalized tips, and motivational feedback during workouts.
AI With a Human Touch
Workout Buddy integrates with Apple Intelligence on iPhone and Apple Watch, using a text-to-speech model powered by generative voices. These voices are based on real Fitness+ trainers, giving your virtual coach a motivational, human-like tone.
Users can:
- Choose from multiple voices to match their style
- Hear pep talks at the beginning of workouts
- Get live updates and encouragement mid-session
Smarter Workout Tracking and Feedback
When you start a workout:
- The app kicks off with motivational audio
- As you progress, it highlights achievements, like:
- Hitting 4 miles
- Logging your fastest mile
- Reaching your average heart rate goals
At the end, Workout Buddy delivers a summary of your session, including:
- Average pace
- Heart rate
- Milestones like completing your first 10K
Privacy and Personalization at the Core
Apple emphasizes that Workout Buddy, like other Apple Intelligence features, is both personal and private. The coaching happens on-device, ensuring your data stays secure.
Apple Watch App Gets a Fresh Look
Alongside Workout Buddy, the Workout app for Apple Watch is also being updated:
- New layout for easier navigation
- Custom Workouts and Race Route options added
- Built-in media controls for personalized playlists
You can even let Apple Music pick the best tracks for your workout, or select from recommended playlists and podcasts.
Availability
Workout Buddy will launch in English, supporting the most popular workout types, and will be available later this year on compatible iPhone and Apple Watch models.
