Healthy, Happy, and in Sync: How Your Apple Watch Can Help You Get in Shape Without Breaking a Sweat, well maybe just a little…
By Michael Coury, your local tech coach for life after 55
Let’s get something straight right away: getting in shape doesn’t mean hitting the gym for two hours a day or spending a fortune on equipment. In fact, if you already own an iPhone, you’re halfway there—and with a little help, an Apple Watch can take you the rest of the way.
At Michael Coury Tech, I work with people over 55 who want to feel better, move more, and stay independent—without the tech headaches or high costs. And I’ve found that when it comes to fitness, there’s nothing quite like the combination of Apple’s health tools and a little personal guidance.
Here’s how the Apple Watch and Apple’s built-in fitness apps can help you live your healthiest life yet—without overcomplicating anything.
🍎 What Comes Built-In? More Than You Think
You don’t need subscriptions or complicated gadgets to get started. Here are a few free and simple apps that work right out of the box:
• Fitness App (iPhone + Apple Watch)
Tracks your daily movement, exercise, and standing time. The famous “rings” make it easy to understand and oddly fun to close each day.
• Health App (iPhone)
Automatically gathers your health data—like steps, sleep, heart rate, and even walking steadiness—and puts it all in one simple dashboard.
• Mindfulness App (Apple Watch)
Helps you pause and breathe, lowering stress and reminding you that health isn’t just physical.
• Workout App (Apple Watch)
Whether you’re walking, doing yoga, swimming, or dancing in the living room, this app logs your activity with no extra equipment needed.
🧠 Why It’s Perfect for 55+
Here’s what my clients over 55 love most:
• You’re in control – No gym required. Track your walks at the park, bike rides along the coast, or just how many steps you got chasing grandkids.
• It’s motivational – Friendly nudges and achievements help you build healthy habits, not guilt.
• It watches out for you – Features like heart rate alerts, fall detection, and emergency SOS can literally be lifesavers.
• Sleep and medications – Track your sleep quality and stay on top of your meds using the new iPhone Health features.
🏄♂️ My Personal Take (And How I Can Help)
I’ve been using the Apple Watch to track my own fitness and health for years. What I’ve learned is this: small steps add up fast. Whether it’s taking a 20-minute walk or standing up more often, the watch keeps me gently on track—without making me feel like I’m competing with a 25-year-old triathlete.
If you’re new to all this? I’ve got you.
✅ I’ll help you choose the right Apple Watch
✅ I’ll set everything up for you
✅ I’ll walk you through how to use the Health and Fitness apps
✅ I’ll make sure it’s all easy to understand and enjoyable to use
✅ And if you want, we can even set goals together (and laugh about it over coffee)
🌴 Let’s Get You Moving
Your health is too important to leave in the hands of unused apps or forgotten gym memberships. The Apple Watch is more than a gadget—it’s a gentle coach, a health monitor, and a motivator on your wrist.
Let me show you how to make it work for you. No stress. No tech confusion. Just progress.
📞 Ready to get started? Let’s chat.
Michael Coury Tech
Helping you feel great and stay sharp with the Apple devices you already love.
