When should I choose functional versus traditional strength training on my Apple Watch?

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 7

Posted on Jul 21, 2021 11:10 AM

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Jul 21, 2021 11:14 AM in response to Sarcharmatt

Function is more lifting weights while traditional is doing squats or pushups without equipment. It’s basically equipment vs body weight.

Randy-12

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Jul 21, 2021 11:17 AM in response to Sarcharmatt

See https://www.byrdie.com/traditional-vs-functional-strength-training-5116063

They have a good description of both types.

Most of what I do is functional https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207934

Sarcharmatt Author

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Jul 21, 2021 12:08 PM in response to Community User

Thanks!

Jul 21, 2021 12:37 PM in response to Sarcharmatt

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When should I choose functional versus traditional strength training on my Apple Watch?