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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A running workout in progress shows the workout's elapsed time, the zone you're currently in, heart rate, time in zone, and average heart rate.

How to view Heart Rate Zones on Apple Watch

You can view Heart Rate Zones on Apple Watch during a cardio workout, review your zone data, and edit your Heart Rate Zones.
A running workout in progress shows the workout's elapsed time, the zone you're currently in, heart rate, time in zone, and average heart rate.

Apple Watch workout views and running metrics for outdoor runs

You can see workout views and running metrics on Apple Watch for Outdoor Run workouts, plus running form and running power.
A pairing screen that appears when you pair your Apple Watch with gym equipment.

How to use gym equipment with Apple Watch

You can use gym equipment with Apple Watch to pair and sync with treadmills, ellipticals, and indoor bikes for more accurate workout data.
From left to right, an Apple Watch showing the Heart Rate app, an Apple Watch Ultra showing the Modular Ultra watch face, and an Apple Watch showing the Photos watch face.

Which Apple Watch models work with watchOS 27

You can see the Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 27, including Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple Watch SE 3.
Illustration of Apple Watch with an arrow pointing to the Digital Crown at upper right.

How to use buttons and gestures to interact with Apple Watch

You can use buttons and gestures to interact with Apple Watch, including the Digital Crown, side button, Action button, and taps and swipes.
Two images of Apple Watch. The image on the left shows the band release button. The image on the right shows a watch band partially inserted into the band slot.

How to remove and change Apple Watch bands

You can remove and change Apple Watch bands with the band release button, using the same general steps for different bands.
A running workout in progress shows the workout's elapsed time, the zone you're currently in, heart rate, time in zone, and average heart rate.

How to combine multiple workouts on Apple Watch

You can combine multiple workouts on Apple Watch into a single workout, or create a multisport workout with running, cycling, and swimming.
The Workout Views screen, showing the Metrics workout view for a Hiking workout.

How to customize workout views on Apple Watch

You can customize workout views on Apple Watch, edit the metrics they show, and reorder them to suit your workout style.
The Workout screen with the Outdoor Run workout highlighted.

How to change settings in Workout on Apple Watch

You can change settings in Workout on Apple Watch, calibrate your watch, change measurement units, and pause running and cycling workouts.
The dynamic app grid shows the apps you use most.

How to use apps on Apple Watch

You can use apps on Apple Watch, open them from the Home Screen, see the apps included with your watch, and quit an app that isn't responding.