Apple Watch and iPhone Fitness Tips and Tricks (includes Content Update Program)

Jason R. Rich (www.jasonrich.com) is an accomplished author, journalist, and photographer, who writes extensively about the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Some of his recently published books for Que Publishing include: iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks (5th Edition), My Digital Photography for Seniors, iPad and iPhone Digital Photography Tips and Tricks, and My GoPro  Hero Camera. He also recently created and produced the Managing Your Information Using Evernote and Using Your GoPro Hero3+: Learn To Shoot Better Photos and Videos video courses for Que, and has written numerous other books about the iPhone, iPad, interactive entertainment, and the Internet. To read more than 150 free articles about how to use the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch written by Jason R. Rich, visit www.iOSArticles.com (and click on the Articles tab) or www.quepublishing.com. Through his work as an enrichment lecturer, he often offers workshops and classes about mobile technology, digital photography, and the Internet aboard cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises Lines, and Celebrity Cruise Lines, as well as through Adult Education programs in the New England area. Please follow Jason R. Rich on Twitter (@JasonRich7) and Instagram (@JasonRich7).

Chapter 1  Use the iPhone as a Powerful Health and Fitness Tool   1
What to Expect from This Book   3
What the iPhone Offers   3
What You Need to Get Started    4
Update Your iPhone’s iOS and Apps   6
Update iOS   7
Update Your Apps   9
Customize Your iPhone’s Settings   10
Enable Location Services   11
Adjust Notification-Related Settings for Specific Apps   12
Use Bluetooth Devices with Your iPhone   14
Establish Your Health Goals   16
Take Advice from Experts   18
Meet Jeana Anderson, Founder of ASweatLife.com   18
Chapter 2  Tell More Than the Time with Apple Watch   21
Discover the Apple Watch   23
Interact with Your Apple Watch   26
Prepare Your Apple Watch   27
Pair Your Apple Watch with Your iPhone   27
Customize Your Apple Watch   29
Keep the Apple Watch’s Operating System Up to Date   41
Discover the Activity and Workout Apps That Come Preinstalled with Apple Watch   44
Use the Activity App   44
Use the Workout App   46
Find and Install Additional Health and Fitness-Related Apps   47
The Cost of Apps   48
Use the Apple Watch App to Find and Install Apps onto Your Watch   49
Pebble Time as a Viable Apple Watch Alternative   53
Chapter 3  Use Fitness Trackers and Other iPhone and Apple Watch
Accessories   57
Jawbone Fitness/Activity Trackers   59
Differences Between UP Devices   60
Get the Lowdown on the UP Apps   61
Set Up Your UP Account   63
Manage Your Health with the UP App   67
Fitbit Fitness/Activity Trackers   73
Weighing In on Bluetooth Weight Scales   77
Health o meter Lose It! Scale   78
Withings Smart Body Analyzer   78
Fitbit Aria Scale   79
Other Bluetooth Health and Fitness Tools That Work with Your iPhone   80
Chapter 4  Work with the iPhone’s Health App   85
Set Up the Health App   88
Customize the Dashboard’s Display   90
Adjust Health-Related Options from the Settings Menu   97
Add Personal Information to the Health App’s Medical ID Feature   98
Chapter 5  Use the Activity, Workout, and Other Fitness Apps   103
Get Acquainted with the Activity App on the Apple Watch   105
Set Up the Activity App   107
Launch the Activity App   112
Discover What Information the Activity App Gathers and How to View It   113
Get Acquainted with the Activity App on the iPhone   116
Get Started Using the Workout App on the Apple Watch   120
How to Use the Heart Rate App   125
App Options for Fitness-Minded People   126
Learn About the Optional Fitnet App from the Guy Who Created It   127
Chapter 6  Find and Use Specialized Health Apps   131
Discover the Types of Apps Available from the App Store   133
Health & Fitness Apps   134
Medical Apps   135
Food & Drink Apps   136
Search for Specific Types of Apps in the App Store   137
Check Out the App Store’s Top Charts Lists   138
Find and Install Optional iPhone Apps   140
Delete and Reinstall iPhone Apps   142
Use App Purchases on Multiple Devices   144
Always Pay Attention to App Ratings and Reviews   144
Learn About the Johnson & Johnson Official 7-Minute Workout App from Its Creator   145
Chapter 7  Explore Fitness Solutions for Walkers, Joggers, and Runners   151
What to Look For   152
Apps for Walking   154
MapMyWalk   155
Walkmeter GPS Pedometer   160
Sports Tracker   163
Specialized Apps for Runners and Joggers   165
Nike+ Running   165
MapMyRun   169
RunKeeper   170
Runtastic Pro   173
Couch to 5K   175
Anthony Knierem, Matchup Co-Founder, Talks About Wearable Technology for Fitness Tasks   177
Chapter 8  Explore Fitness Strategies for Bicyclers    181
Biking Apps for Fitness Enthusiasts   183
Cyclemeter GPS   183
MapMyRide+ GPS Cycling and Route Tracking   187
Runtastic Road Bike Pro   189
Strava Running and Cycling   191
Using the Wahoo Fitness RFLKT+ Bike Computer   193
Navigating Safely with the Hammerhead One   195
Chapter 9  Establish a Mind/Body Connection   197
Improve Your Mood with an App   199
Use the Happify App to Become More Positive   199
Use Happier’s Comprehensive Toolset to Achieve Happiness   202
Get Therapy Online via an App   204
Relax with the Calm App   206
Try a Yoga App to Help You Stay Centered   208
Learn Pilates with an App   209
Join Yoga Expert Tara Stiles in Guided Yoga Sessions   211
Give Your Brain a Healthy Workout    216
Chapter 10  Achieve Your Dieting Goals   219
Access Interactive Cookbooks   222
Get Personalized Recipe Recommendations from Yummly   223
Get the Most Out of Nutrition and Calorie Counter Apps   228
Track Your Food with MyFitnessPal   229
Use Established Diet Plan Apps   235
Skip Meetings with the Weight Watchers App   235
Diet High-Tech with the Jenny Craig App   237
Follow the Nutrisystem Diet Plan from Your iPhone   238
Discover the LoseIt! App   238
Learn More About LoseIt! from Creator Charles Teague   241
Chapter 11  Monitor Your Sleep and Sleep Better   245
Sleep Better via the Sleepio App and Online Service   247
Sleepio’s Creators/Sleep Experts Share Their Sleep Insights   249
Overcome Sleep Issues Using ResMed’s S+ Device   251
Learn More About the S+ Device from Matt Norton   253
Get Acquainted with Other Sleep-Related Apps for the iPhone   256
Relax Melodies: Sleep Zen Sounds & White Noise   257
Sleep Better: Sleeping Cycle Tracker   259
Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock   263
White Noise   264
Chapter 12  Getting the Most from General Fitness Apps   267
Overview of General Fitness and Activity Tracker Apps   269
Argus – Pedometer and GPS Activity Tracker   270
Fitnet Personal Fitness Workouts   274
Human – Activity & Calorie Tracker   276
MapMyFitness   278
Nike+ Training Club   281
Fitmo Goes Beyond Offering Just a Virtual Trainer   285
Learn More About the Fitmo App from One of Its Creators   288
Chapter 13  Find Music to Keep You Motivated While Active   291
Make Your Music Readily Accessible   293
Choose Your Music   296
Find and Purchase Music from the iTunes Store   296
View iTunes Charts to See What’s Popular   300
Use the iTunes Search Field   301
Preview Songs Before Making a Purchase   302
Purchase Music from the iTunes Store   303
Use Other Options to Purchase Music   304
Control Your Music with the Music App   305
Discover the New Apple Music Service   305
Use the Music App on Your iPhone   306
Make Workouts Fun Using Playlists and the Music App   315
Control the Music App Using the iPhone’s Control Center   324
Customize the iTunes Store and Music Apps on Your iPhone   325
Use the Music App on Your Apple Watch   325
Stream Music via the Internet   327
Index    329