Workout Buddy in watchOS 26 is too nice.
She needs to have a more serious attitude and just tell it to you like it is. I did a couple of 15 minute workouts this week, and she was being passive-aggressive about my progress. We don’t need full Samuel L. Jackson mode, but something in the middle or at least the option to be more aggressive.
She needs more of a “GOYA” attitude.
That won’t happen of course, but as a healthcare provider, one of the best ways to motivate people to be more conscious and intentional about their health is to put their life into perspective. Think of things they want to do, and how their health could impact their ability to do that thing.
For example:
If you don’t start eating right and exercising more, don’t expect to be there when your daughter walks down the aisle.
If you want to go hiking with your grandkids, you need to lose weight and get your physical therapy sessions done regularly.
It would be crazy (but effective) if Workout Buddy starts telling you to keep running, or else you’ll never make it to enjoy retirement.