In episode 680 of ATP, at about 6:12 in, Marco Arment goes off on watchOS 26’s fitness app and trashes all the changes. And I couldn’t agree more with him.

I thought it was just me who hated all the changes, and the slow animations, and the workout picker. It’s such a regression I don’t even know where to start. Arment is considering getting a Garmin watch to replace his Apple Watch, and while I’m not that far along in my hate for it - I’m not too far behind. The only thing that’s keeping me using it is the history I have with it.

How much do I use the fitness app? 2-3 times daily. MWF: climbing, PT exercises; TTF: group gym workout; SMTWTFS: 2 mile walk with the dog (usualy); random other times: hikes or snowboarding or weekend climbing.

If I could downgrade my watch safely, I would.