Apple Watch ULTRA is NOT a sports watch without THIS app
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2022
- Without this app I would have sent the Apple Watch ultra back by now.
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There I was - researching how on Earth can I track my workouts with an Ultra (before I pull the trigger) and Mark provided the solution. It is great to get the information from someone you trust. I love my Fenix but after a crash resulting in surgery - I really want the safety of a cellular enabled watch when I get back on the bike. Thank you, Mark - btw if my wife sees the receipt - you are getting thrown under the bus.
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I really like your comment because most people look at the Apple Watch as a fit tracking. However, you mention that it is a cellular phone watch you will not find other watches out here like Apples. other watches you have to have your Phone with you at all times. with Apple it allow you to leave your iPhone at home there have been times that I was out exercising and I did not have my iPhone and my wife had to get in contact with me because of a emergency
I thought the same thing. I have a Fenix 6 Pro but I wanted the advantages of the Apple watch. This app will make it happen.
This App is great (apart from the name!), just spent way to long fiddling with it - proud of my alteration to Mark’s final screen we’re I’ve got the the big stop button but switched the pause out for a big time display.
Apple makes the hardware that securely captures the data, you have people more capable and knowledgeable around the world developing apps that do more than what Garmin and Apple can provide. Apple also provides the platform for those developers to properly get paid for their work. Apple also provides a way to communicate with the developers to help improve the app.
This man is doing a half marathon, recording himself, and speaking to us all while holding onto his dog...what a chad 😤🔥
And here I am calculating how many gels I need for a half marathon 😂
Great review of a fabulous app. I’ve been using it on my Apple Watches for a few years now and it has come on in leaps and bounds over time. The developer Ian is amazingly responsive - ask him a question and you get an almost immediate response (he is UK based too which is a benefit). He’s also very receptive to development requests if you have any ideas. The app even syncs with the Stryd footpod for super accuracy and real-time power estimates. Not sure if you’re aware of Stryd but definitely check it out if you want to really dial in your running potential Mark
Hi Mark, just wanted to say you've been a massive inspiration on my path to better fitness. Thank you
I’ve got mine on order as I wanted the black trail loop strap. After looking at one in store I much prefer it in the flesh. Not supporting gps or maps without an app such as a WorkOutdoors means I won’t be retiring my Fenix 6x pro for a while though but given the configurability of the app you may have convinced me.
It’s winning me over 😁
Just found out the functionality of the “Action” button is practically limitless when you program its behavior through Shortcuts. It’s not limited to just the actions listed in settings. Many people find shortcuts too complicated but you spent two hours configuring an app.
Unfortunately, the shortcuts option won’t even open the app I use.
@@MarkLewisfitness oh, ok. I was thinking more like setting up a shortcut to eliminate accidental presses that stop or start a new/different activity by creating a shortcut to ask first. I thought that “prompt to ask first” would originate from the activity app not a third party.
@@MarkLewisfitnessthink they have/are doing a update for this
Easily my favorite UA-camr. I like this watch way more than I thought I would. I like rugged watches too but also living the look here. I’m just a lifter, ruck, day hike guy and it’s perfect for that.
Cheers Mark. You put a lot of effort into making these informative videos pal. It shows. From an old overweight middle aged guy trying to get back into running and relive his youth; any tech could prove useful on what the ticker is doing. Keep up the good work mate. It’s superb quality. 👍
There’s a bit of flexibility and customisation available with the apple workout app. Click the three dots on the open run , then click the pencil on the next screen, then workout views, edit views, then pencil again to edit the metrics and screens. It’s fairly limited but for most runs it’s more than enough
I only run on occasion (mostly a cyclist) but recently I’ve found all my workout tracking options to be insufficient. I instantly purchased this app, thanks for sharing!
Great review indeed. I currently use the first gen tactix delta and love the button-based workout selection. Your review sheds light on the possibilities for the ultra when paired with the workoutdoors app. One day, Apple might end up buying that company and integrating with the Apple ecosystem. Kudos to the developers of the workoutdoors app for creating a superb app.
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews, Marc. Thx for the tips. It is indeed an usefull app. BTW, your dog is also in a good shape. My french bulldog is already exhausted after a trip in the garden.
Thought video was awesome!
Regarding buttons: Just wanted to mention by default you can pause and resume workouts on all apps by pressing the crown and side button at the same time (on all watches, not the new activity button only on ultra).
For me it‘s pretty simple:
If you‘re looking for a watch with the specifics of a Garmin, take the Garmin. You seem to be fixed to its specialized functions.
The others who are more open for the variety of the Apple Watch take the Ultra.
So everyone gets what he/she needs.
I’ve had my Ultra for less then a week and I love it so far, probably because I just upgraded from a series 6 and the Ultra is a great upgrade. Another reason I really like the Apple Watch is because I’m not a serious athlete or hardcore adventurer, I work out 3-4 times a week and I really enjoy trail running. If I were a more serious athlete I probably would have kept my Fenix 5 but the display was horrible for a $700 Watch. I also like having the ability to leave my phone at home and still get calls or messages when I need to. These watches are just for different types of people.
Didn’t realized this watch app is so useful and lets say, not many bugs, never seen such complicated app on a watch and synced perfect with phone and Mac! Thanks for this indeed review and recommendation
Runner, swimmer and martial arts person here. Garmin fenix 6 pro couldn't handle my training swim sessions and charging for that matter.... it did well throughout XC season competing in all southerns, nationals and chilterns. But the Ultra offers the ability to record my swim kicks with a kickboard, it automatically detects it. Which is great cos it's still a bloody hard workout that Garmin cannot pick up. ...and Ultra doesn't have that damn pin charger that garmin does which keeps dropping out.
Great review, I hope you kept it and still using the Ultra. We need more guys and gals like yourself serious about sport to push it forward and break the mould abit! Great content and wicked medal too🔥💪🏼.
I just tried the app. Excellent. AND excellent video, Mark. You are an inspiration.
Excellent stuff! I’m a watch guy too and what I keep reminding myself about my Apple Watch is that it’s not a watch, but instead is a watch AND many other very useful tools as well.
The Apple Watch Ultra is a wearable computer with a cellular modem. The watch Dick Tracy really wanted.
You saved my Ultra Watch. This app is exactly what I needed to make this watch work for running and walking.
Were it not for all the footage of Nixon running, I would have been easily convinced that he was a taxidermied pet. If he's not running he's positively rigid 😂
he doesnt waste energy!
What if there are two Nixons, using the taxidermied one for some shots and the second, very alive one for the shots requiring movement...
Awesome video and summary, and my exact thoughts on the watch on the whole. Super funny, and perfectly worded on the issues. Will be interesting to see how this unfolds for you!
Thanks for the Workoutdoors app plug. After watching your video I downloaded it and i love it. I have an Apple Watch, Garmin and Wahoo and the Apple watch/app for shorter workouts is my favorite. VERY customizable!!
Thanks. I did find that you can add stride and other run specific info by hitting the three dots and adding an additional workout screen that you can scroll up to see during a run.
I coincidentally bought this app just yesterday after someone mentioned it on reddit. I just wanted the map on watch feature. When I saw it was $5.99 ONE TIME, with no subscriptions, no in app purchases, and ZERO data collected, I bought it immediately. After watching your video, I realize it was worth so much more than 6 bucks.
Gpx studio is a game changer. Just for mapping my own runs locally to see elevation changes.
Not got an apple device, but now im gonna research how to add it into my garmin
Thanks for this video and all the explanations for this app. Now I will try to use it again. We will see if this leads to a new AW or if I keep my series 6. 😊 All the best!!
Thanks for the video, I feel much more confident with this app and my hikes.
Also just in case you missed it while working out you can press the crown and the right side back button at the same time to end your workout... Thanks for the motivational videos as they truly work for a lot of us... Even those of us across the pond!
Interestingly, that double press is actually harder on the ultra with its shielded buttons
Mark what’s the name of the app you use on you Ultra please
@@busterska2860 workoutdoors
I too have been using and loving this app for a few years. They have done the hard bit for Apple, they could learn a few things from this dev.
Thank you so much for breaking it down like this. I wish it was easier to use for an ironman triathlon b/c I love it for training.
thanks I downloaded it today and went for a run. It works really good so again thank you
Awesome video. I’ve used Komoot for GPX files for a long time on apple watch and my wahoo bolt and it works great. This workoutdoors app looks solid. Thats the one good thing about the apple watch and ultra, lots of awesome 3rd party apps that make the watches so much better with infinite possibilities
I’ve been using the action button for the torch. It’s been ace!
You’re gonna keep it.
It would be cool to see you wear both watches in a race, to see which watch coincides closest with the race markings. Since the garmin has frequently been far different too your recent 100kms, it would be interesting to see if the race markers were just completely out or if it was infact the garmin misjudging.
Thank you for the videos, I appreciate the information, the comedy, and the dog.
Outstanding review. You imparted valuable knowledge Mark. Thanks.
Brilliant, just brilliant. Been looking for an app for my Apple Watch for ages to do exactly this. After watching your video I downloaded the WorkOutDoors app and it’s brilliant. I still wouldn’t use it on an ultra, due to the poor battery life, but for training runs it excellent and great navigation in new areas. Thanks 👍🏻
You can use the action button to start your workout by going to workout in settings and turning on precision start. It even lets you know when you have GPS lock. You can also pause the workout by pressing the action button and the power button at the same time.
Ok but not when using WOD 😢
@@titou4982 that’s for WOD to implement which they will…. They just need to expose the features in shortcuts app and then you can do whatever you want with them.
I've been using the Workoutdoors app on my watch for almost two years now. It's fantastic! Maybe the only feature I'd love they included was to be able to specify which shoes you used on a run so it can keep track of the total mileage my different shoes have.
You can do that on strava if that's where you send your activities.
That little dog, with his little legs, is able to run 21K. I wonder what his heart rate is and what the equivalent of watts would be if we factored in the size of his legs vs yours. Outstanding.
Thanks Mark. Seen a lot of press about this app over the last few days and ready to hit the purchase button after watching your review. Loving my Ultra although wasn't brave enough to wear it for Sundays ToughMudder 10K so reverted to the Fenix 6 🤣🤣
Very helpful, thank you!
I don't even have an AW yet, but I might purchase WOD anyway based on your review. Thanks for showing how the WOD screens are configured, gpx import, and real world usage. I haven't come across anyone that has showed how the WOD screens are configured. Usability seems excellent. The off-course notification that you showed also would be very useful to me as I'm navigationally challenged. I don't explore new routes simply because I get off-course so easy and it ruins my day. Your review is going to help me decide on whether to get a Garmin 830 or a AW Ultra for cycling. I know that the AW Ultra and WOD will be a compromise compared to a Garmin 830 cycling specific device. You just can't easily/safely look down and see all of your metrics (speed, hr, avg speed, ...) when you are cruising along. But, the AW Ultra + WOD seems to have all the metrics and maps/navigation features I need plus a lot more and can be used for many other activities.
i got my Apple Watch Ultra and installed WOD. It is a watch and app combo that just delights in sometimes surprising ways. I don't think I'm going to miss the Garmin 830. One of my reasons that I used to justify myself to purchase the watch, (it's a lot of money) was the safety feature of fall detection. I don't think I ever really expected to use it. Well, as fate would have it, my Look clipless pedals failed to release coming to an intersection on my first day with the watch and I fell over (I was a little dizzy from my COVID vaccine the day before). I haven't fallen in like 15 years on a road ride. About 10-15 secs after falling the watch made a few audible alerts and asked me if I had fallen and if I was OK. I was. Getting back to WOD it is on another level. I love the display, maps, and mile marker notifications (which also surprised me). Integration/syncing with Strava is flawless. The workout information displayed after a ride on the watch is very detailed and useful.
Great review Mark. I’m just in the process of ditching my Garmin Fenix 6 and going all in on the Apple Watch Ultra. I’d had enough of being a “two watch wanker” at the start line. I desperately wanted to just settle on the Garmin but the lack of Cellular and the other stuff it does day to day kept bringing me back to the Apple Watch 6. Some other apps I’m using in addition to WorkOutDoors are Athlytics (for recovery stats) and HealthFit (for synching to 3rd party services and some really nice analytics and visualisations).
This is the most seriously useful Ultra vid. Thank you! Nixon too.
A very useful review. Really thank you.
Yep my garmin is a battery champ compared to all other smart watches Ive had and its way more rugged.
Mark, best ULTRA video out there on how to actually use this coming from a Garmin view.
If I didn’t already have the Epix 2, I’d absolutely get the ultra. Much better improvement over previous apple watch. But as much as miss talking on the watch when my hands were busy, or texting from the watch, I can’t honestly justify switching from the Epix to the ultra. Battery life on the epix alone is enough reason for me to stick with it. The Epix just looks much better, amazing battery life, enough data to make a data analysis blush, and lots of useful features that I actually having taking advantage of like running coaching plans, and workout plans with video introductions.
Again. Apple did a great job with the ultra, I would absolutely get it since it can do pretty much everything data wise (jogging, cycling, strength training) that I need, and the battery life is just amazing compared to my old Apple Watch 5, but I already have the Epix 2, so I see no reason to jump on it, maybe if my Epix 2 dies a tragic death or something, then I’d consider it.
Totally agree with you.
Hi Mark. Great review as always. Until today I have run only with Fenix watches. I would much appreciate if you could answer to some of my queries. A. On workOutdoors, is there any integration for the music or apple podcast app? I mean, on the app can you have a screen with the music-podcast controls? Or at least with buttons that would open the music and podcast apps on your watch? Or while running, do you have to leave the app, open music or podcast to change a playlist for instance, and then go back to workoutdoor? B. One of my biggest complain on Garmin software concernes interval running and its integration on the watch at first and in Strava afterwards. I haven't found a way so Strava understands when I run with intervals. That means, that Strava always gives me average paces, average time and average running distances that includes not only the running parts (that is precious data) but also the resting data between the running parts, that has no sens. This messes up also the audio cues on the watch because if you program your cues for instance every 200m (half track on lane one), the Garmin watch takes into account not only the distance run, but also the distance walking while resting between the running parts. So does WorkOutdoors address this problem? And last question: C. All the tests I have read for the apple ultra watch don't specify if the watch has sufficient battery for a marathon run if you listen to music or podcast during all the run. In my case (because I am a very slow runner), it means 5 hours running with the best GPS settings and with music or podcast on, for all the run. Does the Ultra have sufficient battery for that?
excellent videos as always. how is the durability? can you show zoomed in of your watch now after you've used it for a while?
Just purchased the app thanks to your video 👍🏻
Hi sir could you please please give me info on the bottle with the long nozzle ( where can I buy it ) lovely info on ultra 🙌🙌
Fantastic review! App purchased!
I just picked up that app a week or so ago when the 8 came in. It’s sooo good.
Thanks for the great reviews. Loaded the workoutdoors app and it turns the Ultra into a Super Ultra.
Great video Mark. I was not aware of this app and have been an apple watch user from the beginning. I received my Ultra this week and will give it a go. You gained a new subscriber!
What about importing structured workouts from Training Peaks? That is a huge miss in my opinion, if the watch is to be compared with any Garmin model.
So appreciate this video. Thanks very much!
Excellent video on the watch and the app. Many thanks for sharing.
I’ve got the Garmin Epix 2, which I love. Maybe when Apple bring out the Ultra v2 next year, I might be tempted to make the switch…
Super useful review. One question. Is it possible to start navigation in that application during the activity? Something similar to Garmin
Love this app on my old Apple Watch - can't wait to use it on the Ultra.
great info, always liked your tech reviews and now i want a Ultra as well as the Fenix 6!! Was a bit distracted though.....is that a GS in the background?
As a new Apple Watch user and starting out on my fitness journey after going from a lean, fit, active, youth to the entire opposite as an adult, this is a game changer, thank you.
Great overview, thanks!
Bangin’ (awesome) content Mark! I’m not 100% convinced by the Apple Watch but at least there are ways to make the thing work
all the things that the app can do , the watch can too ? the three dots next to running outdoor workout optiob have the same option as the app tho
Legend, great video Mark, cheers!
Thanks! I got the app after watching your video. Is there a way to have the display always on? Seems I have to do a wrist flick to bring up the screen…
Thanks mate!
I usually don’t write reviews. But I appreciate you posting a work around to data screens!
Does the app have the ability to have a “virtual racer” or is there a way to “race previous workout”?
fab watch, thanks for sharing! when your looking at the pace setting in the app... do you have it set to track pace by GPS or pedometer?
Great video, really enjoying the channel Mark. Probably a stupid question but do workouts started by WorkOutDoors get recorded in Apple Health as workouts started by the built in apps would do?
Im a bit torn. I have the garmin enduro 2 and it is fantastic but I got an ultra on a bit of an impulse but just didnt love the actually running experience. Perhaps trying this app will help. Just not sure if the AW can and will be a real Garmin Fenix / Enduro replacement. How are you leaning right now?
I’m curious to know if Runkeeper is considered a good run app. Just wondered how it compares to the work outdoors app. I just run , no cycling etc.
Love the App and awesome video. Love Nixon…
Thanks for this video. I ordered my Ultra and it's due to arrive in mid October. This is one aspect of the watch I hadn't figured out but I'm glad you took the time to explain this to us. Could you also download those gpx routes directly from your browser on your phone?
Yes
Very good mate, watching this video 1 year since it was created…still good information, got my Ultra 2 few days ago :)
This is great thanks!
Good information.
I love your dog. What a great companion.
Transformative App - if I was in the apple ecosystem I would go for it. Great vid as always Mark 👍
Very helpful video. Do you know if the Workoutdoors app has turn by turn navigation for imported GPS routes? Can be very useful for routes where the trails crossover one another. Thanks.
How much did the battery decline in your 2ish hour run? Using workoutdoors plus music plus an external heart rate monitor on my series 6 kills the battery in a few hours.
I appreciate the suggestion to grab a coffee and spend a couple of hours to learn the apple watch. Getting mine tomorrow and may do that. Thanks!
Thanks for the review! I just purchased the WorkOutdoors App - it's a no-brainer at it's price point...
But for more casual use it might be worthwhile mentioning that the Apple Fitness App that comes with iOS 9 allows you to include/exclude a number of different metric screens and also allows you to configure these screens. So you can actually chose which metrics you want to see on which screen. WorkOutDoors is still quite a bit more flexible there and certainly wins me over with the map displays.
Also, the integration of the Action button into WorkOutDoors has nothing to do with iOS (the firmware as you said). Apple exposed it to app developers, so it's now up to the developer of WorkOutDoors to integrate it's use into their app.
Great video! Now that I have my Apple Watch Ultra, how do I edit the Workoutdoors start screen to make it like yours, can't figure it out. Thanks!
Mark, another great vid :) WOD is the only reason I still have an Apple Watch at all...it's (WOD that is) just so good. Like you say I'd happily spend $100 or more on it, it's THE solution to turn AW into an almost-Garmin. When forced to use my AW for a workout, using RunGap (for iphone) after the fact allows me to sync all AW workouts back to Garmin Connect... By the way, my own Ultra test failed the other day: side by side comparison of the bike ride data from my Edge 830 FIT file vs the FIT file export from Ultra/WOD was like night and day (830 had literally 5x the available metrics) so back it went yesterday and the old Fenix 5 is now back in play while I wait for a deal on a 7, with my AW7 as an occasional backup but only when my VA3 has a dead battery! Just to reinforce: I think AW is an incredible piece of kit, but it's far, far from away being a Garmin killer just yet. Cheers
I hope this video blows up. People need to see this!
Love Nixon..... That's a dog that love to run 😁🐶
Some features you can use, action button to do an interval, action and normal button is pause or resume and then hold on screen gives you the option to end the workout. You can also change the swipe to be a double tap to change screen. Theres almost too many features.
Thank you very much Mark! 💪
Awesome thanks 😊
Hey, big fan off the channel, I’ve the Apple Watch ultra and I’ve been setting up this app, but can’t find how to customise the run start screen like yours, how do you do it?
Mark, this is a GREAT review and switch me to the ULTRA watch. Question, what desktop app do you use to gather all of your data to display and mange easily at home? (P.S Hands down my favorite channel for fitness. You have inspired, challenged and sent me on my athletic journey in a way that is fun and attainable. Thank you!)
Pushing Digital Crown and side button pauses the workout. It can also be configured to stop the workout in settings. Not sure I'd have a stop workout button on screen. It's way too easy for it to be 'pressed' by rain / jacket etc
But a cool feature in the settings (one of a million!) is having the app, ask you if you meant to hit it!
@@MarkLewisfitness I had a workout ended by my jacket, so I’ll be locking the screen in rain or when wearing long sleeved clothes from now on 😂
I use Runkeeper. Really good
excellent mate.
Thanks for the great video! I really like the fact that apple finally made a watch for men, however, I still consider buying it. So, my question is if the watch could be properly set to log: tennis, emtb, mtb and backcountry ski? I really try to find some real info about it but I don't find it. Especially for Tennis!