As many people begin the year focused on improving their health and wellbeing, Apple is encouraging users to stay active throughout January and beyond with a new range of Apple Watch activity challenges and guided fitness content. The latest updates are designed to support people at every stage of their fitness journey, whether they are returning to exercise after a break or looking to build more consistent movement into daily life. By combining goal-setting, structured workouts and motivational tools, Apple aims to help users turn New Year intentions into lasting habits. New Year Activity Challenges To help users stay motivated in the early weeks of the year, Apple Watch is introducing a limited-edition New Year activity award. Users can earn the digital badge by closing all three Activity rings — Move, Exercise and Stand — every day for seven consecutive days during January. In addition, Apple has partnered with the fitness tracking platform Strava on a special January challenge. Participants who complete a set number of workouts during the month can unlock a unique badge within the Strava app, adding a social and community-driven element to staying active. Guided Fitness Programmes for All Abilities Apple Fitness+ is also launching several multi-week workout programmes designed to help users build routine and confidence without feeling overwhelmed. These include structured plans focusing on strength training, yoga, high-intensity workouts and beginner-friendly fitness foundations. Workouts range from short ten-minute sessions to longer classes, making them easier to fit around busy schedules. Each programme is designed…
