Top 4 Apple Watch Apps for Runners!

[@ChinmayH]

Which app would you suggest for new runners looking for something similar to garmin coach but for Apple Watch ?

[@KhalilEats]

Thanks bro i need this!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you found it useful!

[@RouvenKasten]

WatchOS 10 will be able to do a lot of new things! For many athletes one of the most important features is the opening of the API for 3rd party training programs like TrainingPeaks. With TP, many athletes realize the communication to the trainer and he creates the plans, for example, for running intervals. These had to be programmed manually or run with another app. This is possible from WatchOS 10. In addition, you can pair Bluetooth sensors such as watt crank or cadence.

[@a.v.3531]

I’m looking for an app that will notify if I’m on pace or not for races. For example like it would give a slight vibration that I’m slowing down and alert me to speed up. Is there any apps like that? Thank you in advance

[@ChaseTheSummit]

There are several apps that provide pace alerts. Even apples built in workout app provides pace targets/alerts in the later updates.

[@flntm]

You can pair Bluetooth HR sensor with Apple Watch and all apps will use that date after you have paired that. It’s been there since 1st generation Apple Watch. Apple’s own workout app can use external HR sensor just like other app. Just pair external HR sensor in Bluetooth settings and Apple Watch use that automatically after that.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for the tip. That wasn’t totally obvious to me.

[@camo8723]

This is the video I was looking for! I'm not a professional athlete and the temptation of buying an smart watch has always been there. These apps surely are a step up in making the Apple watch a more suitable to running!! Thanks!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@kritolaos89]

Do you always have to swipe left to stop the session? On every app? Or is there some easier way to finish your run? Like pushing the side button?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You can map the digital crown + back button to start/stop activities in the settings now after some firmware updates. It's still not as intuitive as a Garmin or similar watch though.

[@Sollos17]

Awesome, exactly that video i was looking for the last days.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@gideonv2]

What is the music on the beginning of the video???

[@peter_sper]

So you choose just running if you want to trail run?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yup

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Can you "race against yourself" in WorkOutdoors app as well..?

[@XCMaryn]

Question to iSmoothrun users: If you choose AppleWatch instead of AW+Iphone (7:50 min) whether you can still receive notifications from your phone and only use standalone GPS on Apple watch?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You'll still receive notifications during an activity as long as your phone is within range or you have a cellular Apple Watch. Hope that helps!

[@christophersekerak4700]

Just got the apps and a Apple SE 6. I like running to try to understand what I’m conditioned for. I think the technology will help improve it.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Good luck!

[@claulopez2511]

What about Athlytic?

[@mikeclements4548]

Athletic is good but - The HRV reading favours the mindfulness reading after waking which is only 1 reading - not sure 1 reading can determine training readiness! I also tried doing 5 separate mindfulness readings in the hope it would average out the 5 readings but still the readiness still only used 1 reading. I have the AW5 maybe HRV in this app is designed for AWU ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You can enable “Afib History” in the settings to greatly increase how often HRV is sampled. The downside is that it does take a hit in battery life!

[@bobsmith4019]

Does anyone know how to get my years of Garmin data over to Apple health for Apple Watch ultra apps

[@NewDayYesterday1]

The stock Apple workout, if you set a timed run it doesn’t track the distance. If I do a timed run in WorkOutDoors does it track the distance?

[@MoraAdventist]

Hey bro what app can give me the feature of interval training like one minute run and 30 seconds.. rest. I have apple SE

[@Anza_34832]

“A bit of a different video...” EXCELLENT VIDEO 👍🏻

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks!

[@johnmanley4528]

I’m thinking of getting an AW so good to know! Nice review.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it!

[@DustinBenton]

FYI- if your wanted to sync across platforms with Run gap - its 7.99 a year. still a cool app and worth the cross sync functionality because i love my apple watch but hate their UI.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for sharing!

[@K0D0R0]

Honestly I don’t see reason why I would use those apps. The built-in one covers all my needs (Marathon). I was deciding between Garmin’s Epix gen 2 and Apple’s ultra. Went with ultra, cuz Garmin doesn’t do all the smartwatch features yet (e.g. can’t call).

[@mfconstructor]

Can you edit your HR targrt zones to a costume setting in Work outdoors app?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes!

[@sugar9469]

Sorry quick question my runs will not syncs to my strava app or vice versa 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ChaseTheSummit]

What app are you using to track your runs? If you're using the native apple activity app you'll need to download something like "RunGap" to sync to strava.

[@borairhattab4515]

Great video!! Is there an app that allows you to have the stats always on during a run so you don't have to lift your wrist? Thank you!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

On the Apple Watch SE unfortunately no. On the Apple Watch Series 6... yes.

[@eriktred]

Fun informitive video. As a multi-watch, multi-app gear geek, this was a good video.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Hah thanks! I too... am a geek.

[@corinnescholtz3718]

I’m looking for something that can show me current km/hr and not just the average?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think iSmoothRun does that.

[@fitgearhunter]

Incredible pacing and flow, well done

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks Hunter!

[@dc5]

So for mostly running... What do you prefer, Garmin, Polar, Apple Watch, or maybe something else entirely? Great video as usual, thanks!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It really comes to personal preference in a lot of ways. They'll all do the job. Personally I like the Garmin Ecosystem and the Coros ecosystem. But Apple Watch is great in a lot of ways as well.

[@steves8014]

Very helpful in considering apple 6 purchase for running.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@antonyjerome7478]

There is a major flaw with all serious running apps on the Apple Watch (and ISmooth Run tries to tackle it as best it can, but ultimately - it’s a problem with the watch) - laps. Most Apple running apps including even Strava, do not provide for laps / manual laps / reps. Even with ISmotth Run, you have to press two buttons at once - and when you’ve just finished your third rep, this is damn near impossible. Ultimately, this is why I went out and bought a Garmin for running. Great video though.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Oh! Good catch. I can see how that would be frustrating. Thanks for watching.

[@myagenthouston]

which app can i use on my apple watch to see the current heart rate and zone? something like what a garmin forerunner has.

[@MISTARBEE]

WorkOutDoors can do that with loads of metrics

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Workoutdoors is great! Has all kinds of graphs.

[@abdulsalamap1991]

Is there any apps in which we can do training based on training peaks that can be linked with apple watch .. the only reason I’m thinking of getting a garmin is mainly for the workout session from training peaks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Lots of apps integrate with training peaks.

[@cj7073]

If u run in winter do u sweat? A curious guy from the tropics .

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Sure do. It can get dangerous if it's too cold as the sweat leads to hypothermia! So it's important to layer properly. Thanks for watching!

[@NetvoTV]

Is there a couaching app or function now on AW to let you know when is performance, recover and rest day?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

There are lots of apps available on Apple Watch. It's kind of an endless supply lol.

[@NetvoTV]

@@ChaseTheSummit can you recommend me some coaching app that actually tell you something from these data than you have to figure it out yourself base on these overwhelm data from a suppose "smart" watch with expensive price tag, something like daily suggestion and other features from Garmin, I still try to see if apple watch 8 going to be good enough to buy to improve my run and also somehow able to help me productive in daily life.

[@astradala1845]

Does any track my speed? I like to sprint and want to log my speed

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Depending on the app you use. Yes,

[@astradala1845]

@@ChaseTheSummit Oh wow. I’ve been looking for weeks for one that would track my speed, which one out of curiosity? Thanks for the fast response!

[@roanokejoe]

Great video! Can the ISmooth app sync with the Polar H10 hr monitor?

[@loicsmeijsters7454]

Quick question, are there some apps that are great for sprinters? Because having to start a workout every ten seconds is such a pain.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

iSmoothRun is pretty good!

[@maxiskritik1039]

if you had the option to choose, would you choose the work outdoors ore healthful app ? :)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I really like WorkOutdoors

[@maxiskritik1039]

@@ChaseTheSummit thank you 😊

[@milesofwhite]

Great video. Thanks, just got an Apple Watch SE as a gift and wondering whether to replace with a Garmin but if I can’t this video has helped a lot.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@haraldm763]

Great Video, now I know what my Setup will be.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you found it useful!

[@5214428]

What is the better app for measuring real time cadence?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I like iSmoothRun for that sort of thing. There might be more out there!

[@protecionx]

Is Apple Watch worth for running in the forest? Can it count my steps/distance correct without gps and internet?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It will do the job. I'd say investing in an app like "WorkOutdoors" would be a good option since it can give you mapping. The biggest downside would be battery life if you intend on camping at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@jdonald24]

I paired my HRM to my watch in Bluetooth settings, Workoutdoors doesn't use the Chest HRM?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think it will if you pair it in the apple watch BT menu just like the stock app.

[@jdonald24]

@@ChaseTheSummit Confirmed, I emailed support and they replied within 5 mins stating just that. If its paired with the watch it uses the chest strap. Now we just need a metronome.

[@antoniosvathiotakis9139]

Nice review!!! By the way nice tattoo!!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thank you!! 😁

[@JBR.1974]

out of the box, what's wrong with the built in fitness app for running???...Ive run a 5K daily for two years using only that and it works without fail and now even gives audio cues on pace..

[@ChaseTheSummit]

There's nothing wrong with it if you like to keep things simple. If you want more functionality or mapping for trail running there are better options out there.

[@JBR.1974]

@@ChaseTheSummit completely agree with that but you said in the start that there was no built in options. This was my point.

[@thibautleys7211]

Got my apple watch today and going to try these apps for running!! Thanks in advance for these tips! Do you think there is a pro version for skiing as well? Keep up the good work!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! I think there's probably some ski apps out there on the IOS store. Enjoy!

[@kikoissa]

Help! What is the app with big numbers at the very beginning of the video? It shows a screen with 3 lines in blue!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

iSmoothRun!

[@kikoissa]

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks! 👍

[@CedricRachmad]

Good stuff! Which app is able to load workouts though for guidance I.e. intervals? That’s the main advantage of Garmins.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

There are some apps out there that provide workouts for Apple Watch!

[@josuehurtarte]

Greetings from Guatemala, thank you for the info. Very nice video! I use a Garmin but I miss the workouts on my AW, no circles advancing. Keep going with your channel. 🙂

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching! It's funny how addictive the circles get!

[@Ajajambo]

I disable my HR sensor on my apple watch by using power saving mode and then pair my Apple watch to an external HR belt. Workout outdoors pick up that data and best of all I can have a specific screen in large font to show me my hr zones, live Bpm and distance & duration. Add to this I use an app that workout my readiness to train score! Why spend the extra money on a Garmin if this can be had for a $5 and an amazing OLED screen plus all of your smart features!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For sure, it's a great option. If only the battery life was a bit longer! Thanks for sharing.

[@Ajajambo]

@@ChaseTheSummit I agree with you with regards to battery but I personally don’t find an issue with charging here and there as the S6 is mega quick to top up. I start my day with 100% at 6am and go for an hour run and various ring doorbell notification and will still have about 75% battery at 10pm 👍

[@ChaseTheSummit]

@@Ajajambo For sure, it's really up to personal preference and your needs. Personally I like sleeping with my watch and kind of forgetting its there until it needs to be charged every couple of weeks while I'm driving to work or something. In GPS mode the Apple Watch is also limiting for me because I like to run Ultramarathons or go on long hikes/trail runs that exceed 10-12 hours where the Apple Watch doesn't last. The Apple Watch is awesome though. It's a great daily wear. It really comes down to the right tool for the right job. They all have compromises. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ajajambo]

@@ChaseTheSummit yep bang on! The Apple watch is for the casual short to medium training person like myself with the be benefits of all the smart features. I tend to take my Suunto 9 or Traverse Alpha when I am on a long trip.

[@MrBrettStar]

Do you have to wait for the Work Outdoors app to become active when raising your watch? I’m still stuck with the default apps as I didn’t like the delay when using other apps

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I haven't really noticed that? Which Apple Watch are you using?

[@MrBrettStar]

@@ChaseTheSummit series 7 which has the screen always on but when you aren’t holding your arm up it goes into a dim mode. I haven’t tried all apps but I particularly noticed it with the Strava app, I would be running and need to hold my arm up for a few seconds until it showed stats again.

[@nonanoon4306]

What is the best app for horse endurance; basically i want to see the time ; distance ; speed and average speed; also i want to stop and start

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Most apps will provide those metrics but I really like WorkOutDoors. Thanks for watching!

[@vineetagarwal2006]

Do workout app on my AW6 sync with workoutdoors app

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm not sure what you mean? Both will sync with Apple Health so there is a central point where you can view all of your data.

[@vineetagarwal2006]

Chase the Summit Thanks

[@kgaszcz]

1000 x thanks ! this is what I was looking for 👍

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it helped!

[@walsk79]

Is the work outdoors app track enough metrics for running to skip buying a a Coros Pace 2 or Garmin 245?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For most people probably. For me? No haha. I like having a built in altimeter for real time elevation stats, and the running power metric that comes from the Coros platform is really nice as well. But for casually running and tracking your workouts? The apple watch is perfectly fine.

[@walsk79]

@@ChaseTheSummit I just wish I knew what direction to go for a watch. Too many options. I currently have a Series 6 Apple Watch. I’m considering something more focused for running. I’ll only wear this watch during runs, as the Apple Watch will remain my daily watch. Recommendations?

[@josiev5278]

Great video, just got my AW! Thank you

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@rosacurls]

Hi with the last 2 apps you mention when I run an ready to stop can I easily fish run , meaning not have to swipe an look for stop button there for making my end time incorrect Thank You Iam Garmin girl so Apple Watch been disappointment when comes to fitness

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Good point. Thanks for sharing!

[@jmmccrary]

I believe once you connect up the heart rate sensor with Apple Health, the watch uses it for your heartrate including with third party apps such as the ones use tested. I have done this with other third party running apps when doing my speed interval workouts.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Ah! That's not totally obvious. I was under the impression it didn't work that way. Thanks for the tip!

[@martingardeman5180]

Yes, you are correct. I use a bluetooth heart rate monitor (garmin hrm-pro) and it works just perfect with WorkOutDoors.

[@RunningWithSauce]

However apple doesn’t disable its own HR sensor while using a chest strap. Not does it have the option to force it off entirely. Extremely frustrated at it destroys battery life. They have the option for their own native app only. It’s insane if them. Let me control it for long runs. The Apple Watch is trash for long distance runners who want to stream music. It doesn’t need to be. I have to run with my Garmin Fenix 6 when running marathons and streaming music. It lasts longer the whole marathon zero charge. Does anyone know anyone at apple? Drives me insane. I’ve been running with both Apple Watch and Garmin (one on each wrist for a year now). Apple should be embarrassed

[@jr0ny]

If you connect a BLE sensor to the Apple Watch via the AW settings app / Bluetooth it actually will use it instead of the integrated HR sensor. If you connect it via an App like Workoutdoors it will stay partially on… let’s say using Workoutdoors you have the benefit to add HRV values to your recorded training if the HR Strap supports it. Using the external sensor and deactivating the internal one is also a nice battery saving and most probably the preferred way for most 😊

[@danielbi100]

I wonder if you can address (or if you have noticed) wrist HR errors (significant) due to cold weather with the Fenix 6 pro.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Fenix 6 along with most OHR sensors have a tough time registering in colder conditions. You could try sticking it in your jacket for a few minutes or under your arm pit to warm it up. Once it's warm it should stabilize a bit! Thanks for watching!

[@MrJkdaman]

Thanks for putting this video together. The review were great. I was debating about getting the Garmin Fenix 7 and after watching this video that thought has gone out of the window. I think "workoutdoor" app for $5 is not a bad deal. I hope it has the Garmin Pacepro functionality to keep you on pace for long run. downloading and testing now.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For 5 bucks WorkOutdoor is such a great app and totally worth it!

[@meganguan325]

So of the apps you mentioned...which one is your go to when you go for a run? I don't imagine you hit start on all the apps

[@ChaseTheSummit]

On the road I like iSmoothRun. On the trail I like WorkOutdoors. Hope that helps!

[@tgdb4968]

Really helpful, thanks man.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching Terry!

[@bethf2090]

Is there an app that can segment/lap your workouts by pushing on of the buttons, rather than double-tapping the screen?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm sure there's one out there. The one's I've tried require the screen interaction.

[@dharam4u2]

Which app allows setting up low & high heart rate limit, preferably with a beep?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think iSmoothRun allows you to set HR zones for training

[@relentlesspursuitofshade1234]

One of the best Apple Watch info vids on running apps! Thanks and new subscriber!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nereurochajr.3179]

Congrats for this great video!!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks!

[@fredguerdin8462]

Great vid, thanks for this great vid !

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you liked it!

[@yiyang5693]

Thanks for the great video. I just bought an Apple Watch, it does not allow me to edit the distance on the treadmill, unlike Garmin. Does irunsmooth fix that? Otherwise I’ll have to return this Watch, coz every time it says 18km whereas I run only 10k on the treadmill. I’m a treadmill only runner, I cannot run outside and let the Watch „learn“ my running pattern, it’s too cold outside…

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes, I believe iSmoothRun allows for treadmill calibration. It might require a foot pod if my memory serves me right though.

[@freepat101]

You could also try using the apple fitness app to do a 20 minute walk outside. This will calibrate the Apple Watch (albeit not perfectly). There are some videos that go into more detail about this. Hope it helps.

[@lafdwifey]

Just the video I was waiting for 👍🏽

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@der8ergsteiger]

Could you review also some apps or programms on witch you can analyze your fitness data? I couldn't find one until yet that works good for me. I own a Fenix 6 and in Garmin Connect i miss some features like display my data in a period of time like elevation gain.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You can do this in Garmin Connect if you visit the full desktop site. You can even export data in Excel spreadsheets for a given time. Other than that Strava has a great month by month breakdown.

[@LouTube63]

@@ChaseTheSummit @siada J. check out “connect stats” for iOS. Allows you to view data in a ton of different ways.

[@der8ergsteiger]

thank you i didn'd find that before

[@jakelinwood2961]

Does RunGap link the Apple Watch to Fitbit?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yup!

[@22joek]

How big is the map that I can download in the workoutdoors App ? Can I download a whole country like USA or Germany ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Not entire countries but you can add pretty large regions.

[@chrisking6448]

Hi Dave, is there an Apple Watch app that would be great for cycling? I think the work outdoors is pretty slick

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I haven't ridden in a while unfortunately so I don't have any suggestions!

[@Martin-hq6gy]

Does workoutdoors sync automatically to Strava?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes

[@n_k1817]

thanks for your video! is it possible to use at the same time WorkOutdoors and Power data from my Stryd device please ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You could launch and start both the Stry and Workoutdoors apps to make this work. I've heard that the developer of WorkOutdoors is currently working on integrating Stryd support into the app. That would be great!

[@n_k1817]

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks again!!!!

[@luciadigregorio4482]

Congratulations for the video and especially for your expertise. I wanted to ask you for information, I have a Garmin 630 and since Christmas an AW 7 with the workoutdoors application. I often do repetitions of 100 meters and I noticed that while the Garmin shows me the 100 meters with an "inaccuracy" of 2 or 3 meters, with AW the error is even 20 meters .... you can help me 🙏 !! Thank you

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Do you allow the Apple Watch some time to get a GPS lock before moving?

[@luciadigregorio4482]

​@@ChaseTheSummit Yes! I did the repetitions of 100 meters after doing 15 'of warm up (light running). I usually start when the GPS signal is full

[@pangeyi]

How did you run with the cold weather? I always get so discouraged when it’s cold outside ... 😔 I still wanna run but it just cold and I got headaches...

[@ironic6925]

Just go and run! You will feel great afterwards

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It's tough! but good gear certainly helps. I have some videos regarding layering for winter coming soon!

[@Jampper]

I like the Zones app as i can see my HR zones during my run.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! I’ll check that out!

[@phil1978]

You can also see your HR Zones on the WorkOutDoors App. You can even choose between BPM, Intensity, Zones or % in Zones (or even show them all at once in a screen). WorkOutDoors is really customizable.. used it for 2 months now and had no issues so far.

[@Jampper]

@@phil1978 just bought that app today. Great app but design needs a bit polish imo.

[@cliffcorder6173]

Great vid and helpful for me at this time. I ride MTB and track via Garmin devices (bike specific). Looking to start running again and researching between Garmin and Apple watches for this activity. Syncing various platforms is terrific which would allow me to run with Apple and still see MTB/run/xfit training in one place!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For sure! RunGap is super helpful for this type of thing!

[@GAMEFREAK-rs4uk]

Love that shirt bro! How can I get one?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I don’t make them. I actually forget where I got it haha. Maybe Old Navy? Thanks for watching!

[@choudhrysp2612]

Thank you..a very informative video.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@choudhrysp2612]

Off topic: Ive installed the ismoothrun on my phone..however it doesnt seem to be able to install on my AW..should i purchase it on my AW as well in order to use it?

[@kipa170]

What order would you put these 4 in?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

RunGap and Healthfit are kind of the same thing but I like how Healthfit also gives you some metrics like training load and recovery info. iSmoothRun and Workoutdoors are kind of designed for different people. If I were a hiker/trail runner I'd lean towards workoutdoors. If I was primarily a road runner I'd go for iSmoothRun. Hope that helps!

[@kipa170]

@@ChaseTheSummit awesome thank you. I downloaded RunGap and the workoutdoors but the workoutdoors has deleted from my watch and will not go back on. I will contact them.

[@skybreen2652]

Does the work outdoors app have the same stats as Healthfit, or does healthfit still have more stats. Work outdoors app doesn’t have the option for syncing info to all your other apps? Also why haven’t you given up your garmin? haha. I’ve been running with my Apple Watch and garmin for a long time but I’d love to just have my Apple Watch. Work outdoors will likely bring me closer to doing that. I also like that my garmin display is always on, my Apple Watch is a series 3 so doesn’t, but I’m not sure I want my Apple Watch always on except for when I’m exercising haha. Do you find it annoying to lift your wrist to see stats vs easy glance to your garmin? Thanks, great video!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Healthfit has more stats in terms of recovery time, and training load. iSmoothRun has about the same as HealthFit but no mapping like on WorkOutdoors. I still prefer the display of a Garmin to the Apple Watch for actually running!

[@HULKBIGHEAD]

My Apple Watch series 7 heart sensor keeps flatlining on Strava. I recalibrated, I’m not sure what is going on, but it keeps flatlining. Does anybody have the same problems?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

That's very odd. Do you have the watch tight on your wrist? Is the sensor clean?

[@mlegrand]

Great video. Are there any features that you feel are really lacking when combining all of these apps? I know that the batter life is a little lacking but there's not much an app could do about that.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Probably just the battery life. But also generally the amount of data the watch captures . With a Garmin you’re getting all that other stuff like ground contact time, etc... The Apple Watch only collects the basics unless you use something like the Stryd app. Thanks for watching Matt!

[@MonSport06]

Hi, and what about interval training ? Can you plan a specific workout with different intervals of specific intensity on Apple Watch ?

[@frabi23]

Wow, amazing info right there. Thank you!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@l5healthandfitness680]

Overall your top choice is work outdoors?? And you mentioned it does sync to Nike run app or that was just run gap?? That’s the only one I’ve been using with all my current date. Thanks!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yeah I personally like WorkOutdoors but mainly from the perspective of a trail runner. If I were primarily a road runner I think iSmoothRun is better. WorkOutdoors only syncs with Strava but of course you could use Workoutdoors + RunGap to sync to other platforms. Hope that helps!

[@l5healthandfitness680]

@@ChaseTheSummit much appreciation!! Love the channel!

[@danieloherrick6332]

I've been a Garmin user for many years and planned to move up to the 945. Been checking out the Apple Watch S6 and think it will be better for me than the 945. Can the data from Work Outdoors be uploaded to the desktop version of Garmin Connect? If not, I will go with the 945.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Sure you could upload to GC but it wouldn't be reflected in any of your metrics like V02 Max, Training Load, etc... Using an app like "RunGap" would make this process pretty easy.

[@danieloherrick6332]

​@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks. I have changed my mind about the AW6 and the 945 at least 5 times this week. I decided to stay with the 945. I use Garmin Connect on a Surface Pro 7 and it works well for me. Not much of a phone user and don't care about notifications on my watch. I have an iPhone but just for talk and text. I installed Garmin Connect and ConnectIQ on my phone yesterday and I like using these apps with my VA3 Music. Picking up my 945 on Sunday

[@alistairwood1800]

I bought an Apple Watch, then I got a Garmin Fenix 6, the Garmin watch and Ecosystem are built for running. I find it easier to do what I want when I want in terms of running on the Garmin. A touchscreen isn't that great to use while running. Still use both but the Garmin is my primary running device. Give me the Garmin Fenix with a brighter High Res OLED display and I'll be completely happy, fingers crossed for Fenix 7.

[@rafpt9522]

Great video, actually answered all my questions. Thank you. (I'm switching from polar vantage v to Apple watch 6.)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@FergusMacleod1723]

Nice review!! Run Gap already downloded. Is there any app that would let me set intervals (time or distance) like my trusty Polar M430? Let’s say i want to do 4k meters at 25secs/100m. Using the Polar, i can set an automatic lap of that time or that distance, but i can’t any of that on the AW. Thanks!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think you can set intervals in "iSmoothRun" but I'd have to double check.

[@FergusMacleod1723]

@@ChaseTheSummit Where is my message? :/ I said that i’d appreciate that! If i can do that, it’s worth the money!

[@francobellomo9979]

Hi, it would be great if you did a review of Athlytic App, it is the best app to train with the Apple Watch, it transforms it into something better than Garmin / WHOOP combined.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Interesting. I’ll check it out!

[@SlowMovingSaddles]

Happy new year! Great Video! Hope you will make another video for best hiking apps.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Great Idea! thanks for watching!

[@SlowMovingSaddles]

@@ChaseTheSummit and maybe give some tips on how to use an (my) Apple Watch for multiple day hikes🙏🏻

[@felixbrandau4751]

i don't think there is any need for a bluetooth chest strap if you have the apple watch 6. It's so precise

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Interesting. I'll have to try it out. I only have the SE for now.

[@felixbrandau4751]

@@ChaseTheSummit yeah but to be honest the Apple Watch 6 is only good to motivate you, and for walking and running. In my opinion everything else like other sports or navigation is bad, to slow, or a Gimmick

[@michaellindorfer7087]

I currently use a Forerunner 735XT, but I‘m looking for an upgrade. I‘m between the Forerunner 945 or the AW6. Any recommendations on which you would buy if you’re looking for a great multisport watch? Doesn’t have to be between these two by the way, I would just like to continue using the Garmin HRM-Tri. Thanks in advance

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Really depends on what you want in terms of features. If you've enjoyed your time with the 745 the 945 would be a huge leap forward. Great battery life, great accuracy, offline music, mapping, navigation, etc... If you want more "smart" features the Apple Watch is certainly the better buy. The AWS6 also has a really good HR sensor and good GPS accuracy. The downside is battery. Do you care if you have to charge daily? The 945 will last 2 weeks on a single charge. Hope that helps!

[@michaellindorfer7087]

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for the quick answer, really appreciate it. Just one more question. How good is the Garmin map feature? I used it once on the 735 XT and never used it again because it was kinda annoying to operate. Are the newer versions better. I would mostly use the course feature to get to know new tracks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

@@michaellindorfer7087 the 735xt doesn’t actually have mapping but it does have breadcrumb trail. The 945 has actual maps that show streets/trails/points of interest Ect... it really depends if you need this or not. For me it’s a helpful feature for trail running. Hope that helps!

[@michaellindorfer7087]

@@ChaseTheSummit Think I’m going for the Fenix 6s actually. Just discovered a video from last week where you talked about it the different sizes on watches which convinced me that the 6s is not to big. Keep up the great work and thanks again for your answers

[@zdnice]

Great review. Is there a way to pair a external HRM to the Apple Watch in general. Or can you only do it with an app like ISmootheRun?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yup, you can use a bluetooth HR sensor with the apple watch. Just pair it in the bluetooth settings and it will be used by default for activities.

[@Trizza28]

Tewksbury? Howdy neighbor.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

👀

[@michaelhardie9193]

Got to send this to my running partner since he uses an Apple watch

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Hope it helps!

[@Radaropulos]

Hello, at first...thanks very much for your videos. They are very helpful ;) I would like to ask: Is there same App that allows to compare activities from Garmin and Apple (or another) to one place? And is there some App to get the graphs of heart zones (or other parametres) to one comparasion? I am a track and field coach from CZE and I would like to grow up my group. Until now, we have trained by some kind of sensibility and just "played" but We have some medailists from national championships (mainly heptathlon) and a boy on European championships (U18 - 400m hurdles - 51,72). We have big reserves of endurance and we want to change it so we want to use sportwacthes more efectively than just to know what time is :) Thank you very much

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Have you tried HealthFit? It can pull in Garmin activities as well as Apple and provide a lot of data and graphs. Hope that helps!

[@ThatCho]

Loved this review. Appreciate you a lot. Just got my watch earlier today. Do you still use these apps today? I'll be checking out your other content for sure.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

WorkOutdoors is still an app I use regularly. Super useful and affordable!