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New Feature

Smarter Workouts Start Now: iFIT + Apple Watch Compatibility is Here

You can now pair your Apple WatchⓇ with NordicTrack and ProForm equipment to unlock smarter heart rate tracking, real-time performance feedback, and a personalized fitness experience, all from your wrist. Whether you’re walking, running, biking, or rowing, this update helps you stay in control of your training.

How it works

Once you have the iFIT app on your Apple Watch (see step-by-step instructions for how to do that below), you’re ready to train and track every move.

Real-Time Heart Rate & Zone Tracking

Once paired, your Apple Watch displays your live heart rate on your iFIT-enabled equipment screen. With color-coded heart rate zones, you’ll know exactly how hard you’re working so you can train smarter, not just harder.

Smarter Calorie Burn & Performance Stats

Your stats are powered by heart rate data, providing precise estimates of your calorie burn and workout intensity. That means more meaningful feedback and a better way to track your progress over time.

Effortless Pairing & Apple Health Sync

No complicated setup or extra gear. Just open the iFIT app, tap to connect, and you’re ready to train. After your workout, everything syncs to Apple Health so you can see your full fitness picture, all in one place.

ActivePulse™ Smart Training (Treadmills Only)

Treadmill users get an extra bonus: ActivePulse™, iFIT’s smart heart rate training technology. ActivePulse automatically adjusts your treadmill’s speed and incline in real time based on your heart rate zone, so you stay optimized and on track.

Who Can Use It?

Apple Watch compatibility is available for users with a compatible Apple Watch¹ and the latest iFIT app version, paired with select NordicTrack and ProForm machines. Whether you’re a casual walker or a hardcore interval trainer, this feature brings a new level of intelligence and personalization to your workouts.

How to Get Started

Before you can start tracking, there are some simple steps to set up your device. Once you’ve completed this one-time setup process, you’ll just tap the notification on your watch at the beginning of each workout to connect and begin tracking. 

Step 1: Ensure iFIT & Apple Watch Are Set Up

  • Install the iFIT app on your phone or tablet and your Apple Watch and make sure your Apple Watch is paired with your phone/tablet.

Step 2: Set Permissions & Enable Watch Link

  • To enable permissions, open the iFIT app on your Apple Watch. From there, allow the necessary permissions: Read Heart Rate and Write Workouts. 

  • To ensure your Apple Watch connects properly, push notifications must be enabled for the iFIT app on your phone. On your iPhone, go to:
    Settings > Notifications > iFIT > Toggle on “Allow Notifications.”

  • Push notifications are required for Apple Watch connectivity.

Step 3: Train with Precision

  • To track a workout, start a workout on your machine or phone. Your Apple Watch will connect automatically.
  • Your heart rate and zone data will now display in real time on the machine’s console if you have ActivePulse™ turned on.
  • On iFIT treadmills, ActivePulse™ will auto-adjust incline and speed, helping you stay in your optimal zone.

Step 4: Finish & Sync

  • When you finish, the workout summary appears on your Apple Watch.

  • Your complete session, including full metrics, will sync automatically to Apple Health if you’ve enabled Apple Health permissions in the iFIT mobile app, and to your iFIT workout history.

For future workouts, start tracking by tapping the notification on your watch to connect. We are committed to creating personalized fitness experiences for you, starting with a seamless connection to the wearables you love.

1. Apple Watch requires watchOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with Series 4 and newer.

2. ActivePulse™ is only available on iFIT-enabled treadmills.

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