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Apple Watch ‘National Fitness Day’ challenge returns this weekend

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Why This Matters

The return of the Apple Watch ‘National Fitness Day’ challenge in China highlights Apple's ongoing efforts to promote health and fitness through its wearable technology. These challenges not only motivate users to stay active but also enhance user engagement with the Apple ecosystem, fostering a healthier lifestyle. For consumers, it offers a fun incentive to incorporate regular workouts, while for the industry, it underscores the importance of health-focused features in wearable devices.

Key Takeaways

Apple Watch users in China can participate in the next National Fitness Day challenge this weekend to unlock virtual rewards.

Completing the Apple Watch challenge will require completing a 20 minute workout on Saturday, August 8, per the upcoming alert about the fitness challenge:

Earn this award by logging any workout of at least 20 minutes on August 8. Use the Workout app or any app that records workouts to Health.

The event is exclusive to China, however, as it marks the nation’s National Fitness Day each year.

Completing the challenge unlocks four animated stickers on iOS alongside a virtual medal inside the Fitness app.

Apple regularly holds activity challenges around the world to encourage Apple Watch users to experience different workouts.

The latest Apple Watch Series 11 is currently available from $299.