Going to the gym... questions about Exercise and Music?

[davidg4781]

Ok, I hadn't been to the gym in a few months but I'm on vacation, getting bored, and I need to get back. I have a couple of questions for y'all...

• I used to do the elliptical for 30 minutes to close my exercise ring. If I go in and do weights, how would I close my ring? Would that be Functional Strength Training?
• What's the best way to add music? I'm going to probably use AirPods while doing weights and want to listen to music. I'll leave my iPhone in the cubbies. Hopefully it can just stream the station I normally listen to. I've tried that while mowing the grass and it doesn't come through good.

 

[Howard2k]

I use Spotify and download content to my phone. Just ensure you disconnect the BT before you kick off the download so it comes in over wifi instead of BT.

 

[Mackilroy]

I copy music directly onto my Watch and connect my AirPods to it. If the gym has wifi you can stream that way, too.

 

[d3vp0ll]

For strength training you have two options with the default workout app: functional strength and traditional strength training. If you are using weights I recommend traditional.

If you want something more detailed with logging sets, reps and weight, I recommend using apps like Strong or Hevy

 

[davidg4781]

Just wanted to update this...

I haven't found an app for weights (Been a little busy, haven't been able to go to the gym much) but I have been doing weights then elliptical so I can close my ring that way.

As for music, Apple Watch has been working great inside the gym. I'm assuming it's connected to their wifi. I'll play 90s Workout Playlist on Apple Music although it's getting a little old playing the same stuff all the time.

 

[Dopestar]

Just wanted to update this...

I haven't found an app for weights (Been a little busy, haven't been able to go to the gym much) but I have been doing weights then elliptical so I can close my ring that way.

As for music, Apple Watch has been working great inside the gym. I'm assuming it's connected to their wifi. I'll play 90s Workout Playlist on Apple Music although it's getting a little old playing the same stuff all the time.

Music 1) Create a playlist on iPhone via Apple Music , 2) open up the Apple Watch app on the iPhone , select music and add music ( select playlist that you created), 3) your Apple Watch will sync the music you selected on the iPhone via Apple Watch app, 4) you can now workout and play the music ….. enjoy your workout sessions 🕺