Apple to Launch Running Variation of Its 'Time to Walk' Fitness+ Audio Feature

by

Apple intends to bring new variations of its Time to Walk feature to Apple Fitness+ subscribers, with "Time to Run" and "Audio Meditations" set to debut alongside the Apple Watch Series 7 launch, according to well-connected Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.

apple time to walk apple watch airpods 01252021 inline
Launched in January, Time to Walk are audio stories from influential people that Apple Watch users can listen to with AirPods or other wireless headphones while walking.

Time to Walk episodes are automatically downloaded to the Apple Watch with a Fitness+ subscription, and users can start an episode directly from the Workout app. An equivalent Time to Push is available for wheelchair users.

In his latest PowerOn newsletter, Gurman suggests the new running and meditative variations on the theme will arrive in the fall when Apple launches the Apple Watch Series 7, which is expected to debut a minor redesign featuring a flatter display and updated screen technology, along with a faster processor.

When the audio stories arrive, Apple Fitness+ subscribers will presumably be able to open the Workout app on an Apple Watch, select "Time to Run," and choose from one of the audio stories to listen to during their run. "Audio Meditations" sound less workout/fitness oriented, so maybe they'll live in the new Mindfulness app.

Meanwhile, Apple has continued to improve the Fitness+ interface in successive beta versions of iOS 15, including the introduction of additional filters for some workout types, such as "Equipment" and "Body Focus" in the Strength category.

Apple Fitness+ is currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, watchOS 26
Tag: Apple Fitness Plus Guide
Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)
Related Forum: Apple Watch

Popular Stories

maxresdefault

Apple Shows Off a Key Reason to Upgrade to the iPhone 17

Saturday February 7, 2026 9:26 am PST by
Apple today shared an ad that shows how the upgraded Center Stage front camera on the latest iPhones improves the process of taking a group selfie. "Watch how the new front facing camera on iPhone 17 Pro takes group selfies that automatically expand and rotate as more people come into frame," says Apple. While the ad is focused on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the regular iPhone...
Read Full Article • 80 comments
Finder Siri Feature

Why Apple's iOS 26.4 Siri Upgrade Will Be Bigger Than Originally Promised

Friday February 6, 2026 3:06 pm PST by
In the iOS 26.4 update that's coming this spring, Apple will introduce a new version of Siri that's going to overhaul how we interact with the personal assistant and what it's able to do. The iOS 26.4 version of Siri won't work like ChatGPT or Claude, but it will rely on large language models (LLMs) and has been updated from the ground up. Upgraded Architecture The next-generation...
Read Full Article • 155 comments
wwdc sans text feature

Apple Rumored to Announce New Product on February 19

Thursday February 5, 2026 12:22 pm PST by
Apple plans to announce the iPhone 17e on Thursday, February 19, according to Macwelt, the German equivalent of Macworld. The report, citing industry sources, is available in English on Macworld. Apple announced the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, February 19 last year, so the iPhone 17e would be unveiled exactly one year later if this rumor is accurate. It is quite uncommon for Apple to unveil...
Read Full Article
apple wallet drivers license feature iPhone 15 pro

Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses

Monday February 9, 2026 6:24 am PST by
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future. To set up the...
Read Full Article • 82 comments
14 inch MacBook Pro Keyboard

New MacBook Pros Could Now Arrive in March

Sunday February 8, 2026 6:02 am PST by
New MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could arrive as soon as Monday, March 2, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the release of new MacBook Pro models is tied to the release of macOS Tahoe 26.3. The launch is said to be slated for as early as the week of March 2. He added that the M4 Pro and M4 Max models on sale today...
Read Full Article • 124 comments

Top Rated Comments

Worlrl Avatar
Worlrl
59 months ago
How about they will focus on launching it on regions other than English speaking countries, give me the choice I don’t care it’s not translated.
It’s one of the reasons I bought the Apple Watch and still 1 year later we don’t get it
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Magic_ Avatar
Magic_
59 months ago
It’s not only for other than English speaking countries. There is a number of English speaking countries which does not have this capability (Hong Kong / Malta / Singapore …… etc…. ).

I’m disappointed as it was one of main reasons I decided to buy iWatch during COVID time. Otherwise I would stick to my old watch (no advertisement, hence no company name).

I don’t believe Apple in this statement without clear cut for a roadmap. Where? By when?

Once they share it - I will believe in it. Otherwise it’s PR blah blah and even not most of commonwealth countries are the audience for it.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
profets Avatar
profets
59 months ago
I absolutely hate that whenever I go to start a workout on my watch that Time to Walk is the default at the top of the list. Prior to Fitness+ my most used workout types would be at the top. Anyone have any idea if this can be customized at all?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
fbara Avatar
fbara
59 months ago

I absolutely hate that whenever I go to start a workout on my watch that Time to Walk is the default at the top of the list. Prior to Fitness+ my most used workout types would be at the top. Anyone have any idea if this can be customized at all?
I think you can swipe from right to left to remove it.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
oy1007 Avatar
oy1007
59 months ago

I absolutely hate that whenever I go to start a workout on my watch that Time to Walk is the default at the top of the list. Prior to Fitness+ my most used workout types would be at the top. Anyone have any idea if this can be customized at all?

Drives me nuts too.. Wish there was a simpler UI for starting/choosing exercises.. Like six little circles with icon of activity on screen instead of scrolling one at a time.
On your phone go to the Watch app and scroll down to "Workout" settings. Scroll to the bottom and you can toggle off "Add Newest Workouts to Watch" and they won't show up unless you add them through the Fitness app
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
usefx Avatar
usefx
59 months ago

How about they will focus on launching it on regions other than English speaking countries, give me the choice I don’t care it’s not translated.
It’s one of the reasons I bought the Apple Watch and still 1 year later we don’t get it
I agree.
Fitness+ is one of the biggest Apple Watch features and I can't even try it.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Read All Comments