Peak Condition requires an Apple Watch running watchOS 26.0 or later, paired with an iPhone running iOS 26.0 or later. The app is optimised for Apple Watch Series 6 and newer, but works on older models that support watchOS 26.
No. Peak Condition is designed to work independently on your Apple Watch. You can leave your iPhone at home during workouts. Data will sync automatically when your devices reconnect.
Peak Condition offers a free version with full functionality. The free version displays occasional advertisements. You can upgrade to "Supporter" status via in-app purchase to remove ads and support development.
Supporter status removes all advertisements from the app. All features are available in both free and Supporter versions — the upgrade is purely to remove ads and support ongoing development.
Peak Condition uses the Apple Watch's built-in heart rate sensor, which is generally accurate for most activities. For best results, ensure your Watch is worn snugly and the sensor is clean. For maximum accuracy during intense workouts, you can connect a Bluetooth chest strap heart rate monitor.
Yes. Peak Condition supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitors including chest straps (Polar H10, Garmin HRM-Pro, Wahoo TICKR), arm bands (Polar Verity Sense, Scosche Rhythm+), and sports watches with HR broadcasting enabled. See the sensor connection guide in the User Guide for detailed setup instructions.
Yes, but it requires one extra step. Polar sports watches (Vantage V3, Grit X2, Pacer, Ignite) don't broadcast heart rate by default. You have two options:
Yes. On your Garmin watch, go to Settings → Sensors & Accessories → Wrist Heart Rate → Broadcast Heart Rate, and enable it. Start an activity on the watch, then connect from Peak Condition's sensor picker. Suunto and COROS watches have similar "broadcast HR" settings.
Peak Condition supports 72 cardio activity types including running, cycling, swimming, skiing, rowing, surfing, combat sports, team sports, and more — plus strength training, HIIT intervals, multisport (triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon), and biathlon with automatic shooting bout detection. See the Features page for a complete list.
During a cardio workout, tap the stopwatch card on the metrics screen to record a lap. The app will show your lap time briefly and keep a running count of laps.
GPS tracking requires location permissions. Check Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Peak Condition and ensure it's set to "While Using". GPS may take 30–60 seconds to acquire a signal, especially in areas with tall buildings or dense tree cover.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the variation in time between heartbeats. Higher HRV generally indicates better cardiovascular fitness and recovery. Peak Condition tracks your HRV to help determine your daily readiness for training.
For the most consistent results, HRV should be measured at the same time each day, ideally first thing in the morning. Peak Condition uses HRV data from Apple Health, which is collected automatically by your Apple Watch.
The Readiness Score (0–100%) indicates how prepared your body is for training based on HRV, sleep, and recent training load:
Fitness Age is estimated using VO₂max (from Apple Health), resting heart rate, HRV, and activity levels. It represents your cardiovascular fitness compared to population averages. A fitness age lower than your actual age indicates above-average fitness.
Go to Settings → Integrations → Strava on your iPhone, tap "Connect to Strava", and authorise the connection. You can enable auto-upload or manually export individual workouts from the workout detail screen. See Strava sync guide for full details.
Workouts sync automatically when your Apple Watch and iPhone are in Bluetooth range. If syncing isn't working:
Yes. You can export workouts in FIT or TCX format from the workout detail screen. These files can be imported into most fitness platforms.
Workout data is stored locally on your devices and synced via iCloud if enabled. We recommend enabling iCloud backup to prevent data loss.
Workout Display Mode casts your live workout metrics from Apple Watch to your iPhone screen. It's perfect for mounting your phone on gym equipment, using AirPlay to a TV, or sharing your workout with a coach. You can also connect external BLE heart rate sensors — see the sensor connection guide for setup instructions.
Yes. When Display Mode is active on your iPhone, you can mirror it to any AirPlay-compatible screen or Apple TV for a large-screen workout display.
Yes. Rotate your iPhone to landscape for an optimised layout that works well when mounted on gym equipment like treadmills or exercise bikes.
Peak Condition uses Apple's HKWorkoutSession for efficient background operation. If you notice excessive battery drain:
Heart rate zones are calculated using the formula: Max HR = 220 − Age. Ensure your age is correctly set in Settings → Profile. If you know your actual maximum heart rate differs, the zones may not be perfectly accurate for you.
If the app crashes during a workout, your data should be automatically saved up to the point of the crash. Please report crashes through the Contact page with details about what you were doing when it occurred.
You can add custom exercises in Settings → Exercise Library → Add Exercise. If you think an exercise should be included by default, please submit a feature request through the Contact page.
Peak Condition collects health data (heart rate, HRV, workouts) from Apple HealthKit and location data during GPS-tracked workouts. All data is stored locally on your device. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Your health data is never shared with third parties unless you explicitly choose to export it (e.g., to Strava or Garmin). We do not have access to your personal health data.
You can delete individual workouts from the History screen. To delete all app data, uninstall the app from your devices. Health data stored in Apple Health must be deleted separately through the Health app.