# Gentler Streak 5.0: An Extensive Update for Fitness, Wellbeing, and Sleep Monitoring
Gentler Streak, a renowned fitness application and the **2024 Apple Design Award recipient for Social Impact**, has launched its eagerly awaited version 5.0. This update introduces substantial enhancements, evolving the app into a comprehensive center for fitness, wellbeing, and sleep monitoring. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Gentler Streak now presents a more integrated approach to health, aiding users in attaining their fitness ambitions without the risk of overtraining. Here’s an in-depth look at the new functionalities and upgrades in version 5.0.
## Key Features of Gentler Streak 5.0
### 1. **Sleep Monitoring: An Emphasis on Rest and Recovery**
The standout feature of version 5.0 is the **Sleep section**, which offers in-depth insights into your nightly sleep. Gentler Streak now strives to assist users not just in tracking workouts but also in ensuring they obtain the necessary rest for recovery and overall wellbeing.
#### **Sleep Quality Summary**
Each morning, users receive a brief report on their sleep quality, which encompasses:
– **Sleep Duration**: Total hours of sleep achieved.
– **Restorative Sleep**: A mix of deep sleep and REM phases, vital for recovery.
– **Sleep Stages**: Analysis of REM, deep, core, and wakeful periods.
– **Bedtime and Wake-up Times**: Monitoring sleep and wake times to maintain consistency.
#### **Short-term Sleep Synopsis**
The app also offers a short-term overview of recent sleep patterns, assisting users in assessing their **sleep hygiene**. This function enables users to determine if they are sleeping and waking at regular times, crucial for a healthy sleep schedule. By examining the distribution of sleep stages, users can pinpoint areas for enhancement, such as boosting restorative sleep or minimizing wakefulness during the night.
#### **Sleep Insights**
Gentler Streak now provides **Sleep Insights**, comprising narratives and advice about the significance of sleep, ways to enhance sleep quality, and more. These insights serve to educate users about the impact of sleep on their overall health and fitness, and suggest minor adjustments to enrich their restful periods.
It’s noteworthy that Gentler Streak requires Apple Watch users to have their watch on while sleeping to collect this information. The app advocates utilizing Apple’s native sleep tracking feature instead of third-party applications. Sleep insights will commence appearing after at least one recorded night of sleep within the last 14 days.
### 2. **Redesigned Wellbeing Tab: A Tailored Experience**
Alongside the new Sleep section, Gentler Streak has overhauled its **Wellbeing tab** for a more intuitive and customizable interface. The Wellbeing tab now functions as a central point for monitoring diverse health metrics, featuring a refreshed layout and added sections.
#### **Customized Settings**
Users are now able to personalize which metrics are displayed on the Wellbeing screen and in what sequence. This customization ensures a more tailored experience, placing the most significant metrics at the forefront.
#### **Body Metrics Section**
The **Body Metrics Section** is now positioned directly beneath your wellbeing status, affording quick access to daily health data, such as heart rate, activity levels, and more. Users can select between two layouts:
– **Extended View**: A comprehensive view of all metrics.
– **Condensed Overview**: A more simplified interface for those who prefer a straightforward layout.
#### **Health Section**
The newly introduced **Health Section** comprises **Sleep** and **Period Tracking**, with intentions to expand with more categories in future updates. By distinguishing Body Metrics from more complex health processes, Gentler Streak simplifies the differentiation between straightforward metrics (like heart rate) and more complex bodily functions (like sleep cycles and menstrual health).
### 3. **Fitness Without Overtraining: A Balanced Methodology**
A key philosophy of Gentler Streak is to assist users in enhancing their fitness without the risk of overtraining. The app’s **Wellbeing tab** continues to offer guidance on striking a balance between workouts and recovery, ensuring that users do not exert themselves excessively. This balance is particularly vital for those aiming to sustain long-term fitness goals while avoiding burnout or injuries.
The app tracks a broad array of activities, including 23 new exercises added in recent updates, and presents personalized suggestions depending on your current fitness level and recovery state. Whether you are a novice or an experienced athlete, Gentler Streak aids you in maintaining the right equilibrium between exercise and recovery.
### 4. **Subscription Plans**
Gentler Streak is free to download, but it provides premium features through different subscription options:
– **Monthly Subscription**: $7.99
– **Premium Yearly Subscription**: $54.99 (includes Family Sharing)
– **Lifetime Subscription**:
