### Fitness App Introduces Manual Workout Entry in iOS 26.1
This week, iOS 26.1 was released, bringing a new feature to the Fitness app that enables users to log workouts manually. This enhancement tackles a prevalent challenge for Apple Watch users: the tendency to forget to start a workout session. With this added capability, users can now complete their Activity rings and gain credit for their efforts, even if they didn’t activate the workout on their Apple Watch.
#### The Challenge of Neglecting to Start a Workout
Numerous Apple Watch users have felt the annoyance of finishing a workout, only to discover later that they didn’t begin the tracking function. While certain activities, such as outdoor walks, prompt users to start tracking after a while, other workouts lack this automatic detection. For example, during a recent gym workout centered on strength training, one user carried out a 45-minute session without activating the tracking on their watch, resulting in no updates to their Activity rings despite the physical exertion.
#### The Fix in iOS 26.1
With the launch of iOS 26.1, Apple has offered a remedy to this issue. The Fitness app now permits users to manually log their workouts. To access this feature, users simply need to go to the Workout tab in the Fitness app and click on the icon in the upper-right corner to enter a new workout.
#### How to Log a Workout Manually
When logging a workout, users can choose from a range of workout types and manually enter several details, including:
– **Duration**: The complete time dedicated to the workout.
– **Start Time**: When the workout commenced.
– **Active Calories**: The calories burned throughout the workout.
– **Effort**: A personal assessment of how strenuous the workout felt.
After selecting a workout type and duration, the app automatically estimates the ‘Active Calories’ based on the user’s individual health information. Users can modify this estimate to represent the actual calories burned if they wish.
Once the workout entry is recorded, users will see their Move and Exercise rings refresh accordingly, allowing them to uphold their activity streaks and gain acknowledgment for their efforts.
#### Conclusion
Although not every user may frequently require this feature, it serves as a beneficial addition for those moments of oversight. The capability to log workouts without needing an Apple Watch or AirPods Pro 3 allows iPhone users to better track their fitness activities. As the Fitness app continues to progress, this new manual logging feature improves the overall user experience, making sure that every effort is recognized.
