Thursday, January 15, 2015

Microsoft adds more Guided Workouts to Band, promises Microsoft Health web app soon








Microsoft is pushing out a significant update today for those lucky enough to have a Microsoft Band fitness tracker. Today's update follows up on last week's firmware and software fixes.


The update is bringing new Guided Workouts to the already extensive selection available through the Microsoft Health app. The feature enables users to select a workout, which then downloads to the Microsoft Band, giving feedback and cues on specific exercise regimens (see our tutorial).


Additionally, Microsoft notes that the web app for Microsoft Health is still under development, with more details to be revealed in the coming weeks. Presumably, the web version of Microsoft Health will give Microsoft Band users a way to see – and share – their data online. Currently, Band owners are 100% reliant on the smartphone app for iOS, Android, or Windows Phone.