Tech Desk 
Jun 14, 2024
The latest watchOS 11 update announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 has recently introduced a long-awaited feature that prioritises rest and recovery.
Apple Watch has finally caught up with an ongoing industry trend, acknowledging that rest days are essential to one self’s well-being. With watchOS 11 update, you can now pause Activity Rings and adjust goals based on your schedule making it easier for you to stick to fitness plans without feeling guilty.
However, the author shared their personal experience of feeling pressured to maintain streak despite being sick, as well as how this update is a groundbreaker, by highlighting that rest is an crucial aspect of any fitness plan, and that Apple's move towards recovery-focused features is a positive step.
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This update is not just about pausing the Activity Rings; it's about giving users the grace to be imperfect. It acknowledges that life happens, and that taking breaks is essential to our mental and physical health. Apple is urging customers to focus their well-being above arbitrary streaks by introducing greater flexibility into fitness.
Apple may not be the first tech giant to introduce these latest features, but its influence in the industry is significant. Apple promotes a positive and more positive interaction between users and exercise by democratising access to fitness. Everyone benefits from this change, and we're excited to see how well it affects the fitness community.
