Fitness Common Questions
We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about Fitness.
What is the difference between Strength Builder and Apple’s Strength Training?
Strength Builder (Bevel):
Uses movement, weight, reps, and sets
Provides a more accurate Strain score
Apple Strength Training:
Primarily uses heart rate
Only captures part of your total effort
Do I need Internet to use Strength Builder?
You can use Strength Builder offline during your workout.
However:
Syncing data between your watch and phone requires iCloud
An internet connection is needed for data to fully sync
What is Live Sync?
Live Sync lets you start a workout on your phone or watch and control it from either device.
You can:
Edit weights, reps, and duration
Add sets
Create supersets and circuits
Add warmups, cooldowns, failure sets, and drop sets
How do I log Perceived Exertion (RPE)?
At the end of a Strength Builder workout:
Bevel provides an estimated RPE
You can adjust it manually
How do I start a workout without a Template?
This isn’t currently supported.
Workaround:
Create an empty Template (e.g. “Mobility” or “Custom Workout”)
Add exercises during the workout
How do duration-based exercises work?
A countdown timer starts when the set begins
Once time ends, it continues counting up
You manually stop the set when finished
How do I record running or cardio workouts?
Bevel currently supports strength workouts only on the watch.
For cardio (running, cycling, etc.):
Use your Apple Watch workout app
Why do I keep seeing “Overtraining”?
Cardio Load requires ~6 weeks of data to calibrate.
If you recently started:
Your Resting Heart Rate baseline may not be established yet
The metric may appear inaccurate until calibration completes
Why don’t I see Heart Rate Recovery (HRR)?
HRR is only calculated when:
Your workout reaches Zone 4 or higher
This ensures the data reflects meaningful cardiovascular effort.
How does my Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) compare?
Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) Classification
Age Range | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent | Superior |
0–29 | < 15.1 | 15.1–31.8 | 31.9–40.2 | 40.3–48.6 | ≥ 48.7 |
30–39 | < 14.6 | 14.6–31.1 | 31.2–39.4 | 39.5–47.7 | ≥ 47.8 |
40–49 | < 14.1 | 14.1–30.4 | 30.5–38.6 | 38.7–46.8 | ≥ 46.9 |
50–59 | < 13.1 | 13.1–29.0 | 29.1–37.0 | 37.1–45.0 | ≥ 45.1 |
60–69 | < 11.0 | 11.0–25.7 | 25.8–33.1 | 33.2–40.5 | ≥ 40.6 |
70+ | < 7.6 | 7.6–22.1 | 22.2–29.4 | 29.5–36.7 | ≥ 36.8 |
How do I log AMRAP, EMOM, or RFT workouts?
These workout types are not currently supported, but may be added in the future.
Can I add custom equipment?
Custom equipment types are not currently available.
How do I enable Live Activities?
Requires iOS 16.1+
Dynamic Island supported on iPhone 14 Pro+
Start a Live Sync workout, then:
Lock your phone
Tap Allow when prompted
How do I change my Apple Watch layout?
The watch app mirrors your phone layout.
Any changes on your phone → reflected on your watch
How do I delete an activity?
To delete an activity:
Open the activity
Tap the top right menu → Delete
Note:
This only removes it from Bevel
It will still exist in Apple Health or other apps