How to Track Workouts Without a Smartwatch on iOS
You can track your workouts and activity using your iPhone without an Apple Watch. The Apple Fitness app can use your iPhone's built-in motion sensors to track activity, and your data can be shared with Wellness Coach through Apple Health.
Make sure you have:
- An iPhone with the Fitness app installed.
- Apple Health permissions turned on for Fitness.
- Wellness Coach connected to Apple Health.
Step 1: Set Up the Fitness App on Your iPhone
- Open the Fitness app on your iPhone.
- Tap Continue.
- Enter your personal information when prompted.
- Complete the setup process.
The Fitness app allows you to view activity progress, steps, distance, and completed workouts directly from your iPhone.
Step 2: Enable Fitness Data in Apple Health
To make sure your activity data is available for Wellness Coach:
- Open the Health app on your iPhone.
- Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Select Apps.
- Tap Fitness.
- Turn on the permissions you want to share, including activity-related data.

Step 3: Connect Apple Health to Wellness Coach
- Open the Wellness Coach app.
- Tap Me in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Sync.
- Select Apple Health.
- Turn on the connection and allow the requested permissions.

Once connected, Wellness Coach will begin receiving eligible activity data from Apple Health.
Important Tip:- If your data is not syncing, try disconnecting and reconnecting Apple Health through the Wellness Coach app.
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