New Health & Fitness Features of Apple Watch Ultra 2

Anyone into Apple Watches knows that the Ultra 2 model is the GOAT gadget. Despite the sleeker and smarter devices launched by the company, this one remains at the top of the charts. 
Ever since its release in 2023, this bad boy has broken records. But what is different in this smartwatch that distinguishes it from the rest, earning it the majority’s favour? Surely not the design, as we’ve established. 
The state-of-the-art technology used to develop the wellness and fitness features is what marks this smartwatch as simply ‘the best’. With new and old trackers, this product assembles all your workout needs into one, making it the perfect gift for pro athletes and gym junkies.
This blog will give you a glimpse of all the new wellness and fitness features you can benefit from with the Apple Ultra 2 watch. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 

Health Applications of the Ultra 2

Medications App

Do you face forgetfulness in taking your daily meds? If yes, then the medications app will prove to be a blessing in disguise for you. This app, like other wellness softwares on the Watch, is integrated with the Health app in your compatible iOS device. You’ll have to enter or schedule your daily meds along with the time in the Health app on your iPhone or iPad. 

The process of scheduling daily meds on the app is extremely simple. Once you’re done with that, turn on the follow-up reminders and alerts, allowing your wristwatch to notify you. Every time you get a notification for medication, log it as ‘taken’ on your iPhone. 

Mind Tracking App

Maintaining a journal or penning down your emotions every hour of the day can be impractical. This is why the Ultra 2 brings you the mind tracker. It allows you to not only record the fuss in your mind but also has a daily mood tracker to keep a historic log of your emotions. 

You can access the Mindfulness platform directly from the smartwatch by opting for ‘log emotion’ or ‘log daily mood’. You can interact with the Digital Crown about your day or sentiments and even set reminders for this wristwatch journaling, in case you forget. The best part is that the app maintains a chart of all the entries you’ve digitized to help you determine your state of mind without all-day professional help. 

Noise App

Did you know that frequent exposure to high-pitched voices can lead to chronic hearing problems? Well, if you didn’t, now you do. The real issue is recognizing how loud is too loud, considering it is a subjective matter of judgment. With the Ultra 2, you can leave it to the pro. 

The Watch will notify you when you’re being surrounded by a noise level that could affect your cochlear senses. Once you’re done setting up the application, the gadget will start measuring the noise waves around you with its highly developed microphone. Also, you can stay stress-free about the microphone as it does not record the incoming sounds from the environment.

Workout Application of the Ultra 2

Running Feature

Prior versions of the series took into account steps during walks and such sporty activities, but none of them specialized in any particular activity. One of the key attributes of the Ultra 2 is its running feature, which customizes your experience for accuracy.

The Training Load compares your running progress of the last 7 days with the previous 28 days and presents it to you as a progress report. It’s a virtual pacer side-by-side that calculates and compares your average running momentum against your current pace and shows you if you’re behind. 

Similarly, the race route allows you to compare your pace against your best-achieved pace. The automatic stride length, track detection, and precision start option altogether make the experience more immersive. 

Hiking Feature

We kid you not, this feature enables hikers to survive the toughest of hikes in the US without iPhones. It serves as a compass so that you can stay right on track despite the uneven terrain. The Watch highlights areas like points that could be of interest or your campsite, so you can easily find your way back. 

It even tracks your pace, just like the running platform, while measuring elevation gain and area covered. There is also an in-built calorie tracker that counts how much fat you’ve burned, retaining all the data from your interaction with you at the end of the hike. 

Cycling Feature

You know the drill by now, the cycling app covers, records, and compares your progress like other workout apps. What’s special about it is its connectivity option with other smart cycling devices like GPS units and smart frames. On pairing it up with your iPhone, you can view your live acceleration side-by-side with the functional threshold power, which is your topmost momentum for 60 minutes. 

The five to eight power zones act as a source of motivation for you so you can set targets for the next rounds. This software also tracks the cadence of your leg movement while cycling, indicating whether your pressure application on each stride is efficient enough or not. 

Swimming & Diving Feature 

The Ultra 2 supports pool as well as wild water swimming by detecting your motion during laps and length. While measuring the distance, it also calculates your SWOLF score and maintains these metrics for reference. The accelerometer is always active keeping track of your pace.

This Watch also supports diving up to 40 m, which, although 10m less than the previous Watch, is more than enough for regular practice. You do not need to activate this app as it automatically does when you reach 1m depth. The GPS, exit point, depth sensor, and water temperature sensor all remain active throughout the allowed underwater distance. 

Other Workout Options

Apart from the specialized workout programs, the Ultra 2 also facilitates other sports activities. Though not in as much detail as the above five, these programs are also better performing than any other watch. Below are some of the sports activities you can keep track of with this gadget.

Conclusion

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the sports smartwatch of the decade with its top-notch innovation. This list of workout options seems never-ending, but you’ll rarely find anyone complaining about having too much variety.  We are positive that if you approve of the athleticism side of this product, you are going to be in love with the wellness side since both are complementary. And that wraps up why anyone should buy the Apple Ultra 2 for its new health and fitness features.