‘I wear an Apple Watch every single day, and this is the one setting I always turn off'
Tom's Guide • • technology
Key Points:
- The author, a fitness editor and smartwatch reviewer, recommends turning off notifications during workouts on Apple Watches to reduce distractions and improve focus.
- Apple Watch users can create a "Fitness Focus" mode via iPhone settings to selectively silence notifications while allowing important calls or messages to come through.
- Experts agree that minimizing notifications during exercise can reduce anxiety and boost performance by preventing interruptions from social media, emails, and other alerts.
- The Fitness Focus mode can be customized by allowing notifications from specific people or apps, setting schedules, and enabling automatic activation when starting a workout.
- Silencing notifications during workouts helps users maintain concentration and better enjoy their fitness routines without constant digital interruptions.
