Apple, let's finally see our Fitness and Health info on our Macs and iPads too (2024)

Apple, let's finally see our Fitness and Health info on our Macs and iPads too (1)

I've always loved checking those three rings on my Apple Watch and iPhone to make sure I can collect those Fitness badges. They remind me of the Gym badges from the Pokémon games, but I'm at the point where I want to see this and health info on my other Apple devices.

I use a MacBook Pro 14-inch daily, and while widgets on macOS are falling behind compared to what's on offer in iOS and iPadOS, there's currently no app where I can easily check my fitness goals or the helpful overviews in Health for my cardio and new trends.

The same (almost) goes for the iPad. While there's a 'Fitness' app available, it's only for Fitness Plus users to help perform the video workouts that are available as part of their subscriptions, which feels like a missed opportunity.

With macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 all scheduled to arrive later today (October 24), I want to see Apple make these two apps available on every device, not just on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Let's check those rings on macOS and iPadOS

Apple, let's finally see our Fitness and Health info on our Macs and iPads too (2)

Health matters to Apple - you see it everywhere, from the privacy settings that keep your information safe from others, to the many different features that Apple Watch offers in monitoring your heart, blood oxygen levels and more.

Checking your fitness on the new Lock Screen in iOS 16 is great, but I want Apple to go further. I want to see the ability to place extra-large fitness widgets on an iPadOS home screen, for example, or at least be able to see Health and Fitness updates that I can access from the macOS menubar.

All of these would be massively helpful to me and others, as we'd be able to see how our move goals are going without raising our wrists or tapping our iPhone displays.

Health isn't limited to the smartphones we use - it's everywhere, and it should be easier to access, rather than feeling like an exclusive feature to iOS and watchOS.

We're at the point where we're wondering what we could see in iOS 17, watchOS 10 and macOS 14, and now that widgets finally have their place on iPhone and iPad, let's see health and fitness arrive on Mac and iPad in as big a way as they have on Watch and iPhone for the last few years.

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FAQs

Will Apple Fitness come to Mac? ›

You can use AirPlay to stream Apple Fitness+ workouts on the following AirPlay-enabled devices and TVs: AirPlay-compatible smart TVs with the label "Works with Apple AirPlay" MacBook Pro (2018 and later) MacBook Air (2018 and later)

Can I view my Apple Health data on my iPad? ›

In the Health app , you can view your health and fitness information in one place.

Can you see Apple Health on MacBook? ›

The Apple Health app can only be accessed from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device. Take care.

What is the app that lets you see your Apple Health data? ›

HealthView app integrates with the Apple Health app and allows you to see your health data in a broad clean way, by allowing you to drill down to more details in an easy and quick way!

Can I use Apple Fitness without an Apple Watch? ›

You can use the Fitness app to track your daily activity, set a move goal, see your progress, and see your movement trends over time—even if you don't have an Apple Watch.

What is the difference between Apple Fitness and Apple Fitness plus? ›

While Apple Fitness is a simple health and fitness app that tracks your move, exercise, and stand statistics, Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service that offers a wealth of guided exercises, workouts, and meditations. Workouts include treadmill, stationary bike, strength training, yoga, and more.

Can you view Apple Health on a computer? ›

Apple Health can only be connected from the mobile app. You cannot connect from the full desktop site. The Apple Health data is an "opt-in" set-up and must be done on your phone since the data is saved within Apple Health.

Does Apple fitness sync across devices? ›

You can make sure your Health data is synced across all of your devices. You can also stop storing your data at any time. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Tap Show All, tap Health, then turn Sync with iPhone on or off.

Can I see fitness activity on my iPad? ›

If you have an Apple Watch paired to your iPhone, you can see health and fitness data from your Apple Watch in the Health app on iPhone and iPad. to open the sidebar, then tap Activity.

How to do a health check on Mac? ›

Press and hold the power button (Touch ID on laptops) until you see Options (the gear icon). Release the power button, then press the command (⌘) + D keys simultaneously to start Apple Diagnostics. Release the keys when a progress bar appears on screen or you're asked to choose a language.

Can anyone see my Apple Health? ›

If you're using iOS 12 or later and have turned on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, health records are encrypted using end-to-end encryption through iCloud. This means only you can access this information, and only on devices where you're signed in to iCloud.

Can my Macbook see what Im doing on my iPhone? ›

You can view the webpages you have open on your iPhone or iPod touch (iOS 11 or later), iPad, and your other Mac computers (macOS 10.12 or later) when you set up iCloud for Safari on all your devices.

Is my Apple Health data private? ›

As a result, no one can view your Health data without your permission. Health data, stored in HealthKit, is encrypted on-device and is only accessible with your passcode, Touch ID or Face ID.

What is the difference between Apple Health and Fitness app? ›

Fitness apps may also offer training programs, personalized workout plans, and tracking of progress over time. In summary, a health app is more focused on managing overall health and medical information, while a fitness app is focused on tracking physical activity and improving fitness.

Can an Apple Watch measure blood pressure? ›

The smartwatch isn't equipped to measure your blood pressure alone, but there are tools and devices you can pair it with it that can -- usually wireless monitors that connect to your iPhone or Apple Watch and come with an arm cuff and their own app.

Where is Apple fitness on Macbook? ›

You cannot. As explained in the support document you posted from, Apple Fitness is only available for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.

How do I open Apple fitness on my Macbook? ›

How to stream Apple Fitness+ to the Mac
  1. Make sure the iPhone is on iOS 15 or later, or iPad is on iPadOS 15 or later.
  2. Check the Mac is on macOS Monterey, or later.
  3. Stand or sit near your Mac.
  4. On the iPhone or iPad, swipe down to reveal Control Center.
  5. Tap on the screen mirroring button.
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Can you get Apple fitness on PC? ›

Can I access the workouts on my desktop PC? No, you need an Apple Watch, and an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

Can you view Apple Watch data on Mac? ›

Apple doesn't provide any method of viewing your activity on a computer (Mac or Windows). Services like Runkeeper will sync to Health and display them. Runkeeper has nice graphs.

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