What improvements have been made to the exercise tracking on the Apple Watch 10

Automatic Workout Detection

- The Apple Watch 10 can now automatically detect when you start a workout, such as running on a track. It will automatically start tracking your workout without requiring manual input[1].

Enhanced Metrics for Cycling

- With watchOS 10, the Apple Watch 10 can automatically connect to Bluetooth-enabled cycling accessories like power meters, speed sensors, and cadence sensors[3].
- This allows the watch to display additional metrics like cadence, speed, and power during cycling workouts[1][3].
- It can also provide estimates of your functional threshold power, which is the highest intensity you can maintain for an hour[3].

Improved Swimming Tracking

- The Apple Watch 10 retains the 50-meter water resistance of previous models[1].
- It can now automatically detect swim strokes and count laps when tracking pool swims[1].
- It also includes a built-in Depth app that can measure water depth down to 6 meters[1].

Hiking Features

- Hikers can now follow offline maps directly from the Apple Watch[1].
- watchOS 10 introduces Compass Waypoints and enhanced Maps capabilities for hiking[2].

Workout App Improvements

- The Workout app has been redesigned to utilize more of the Apple Watch display for glanceable information[2].
- New APIs allow workout app developers to create compelling new experiences using the watch's motion sensors[2].
- Developers can now create Custom Workouts that can be imported directly into the Workout app[2].

In summary, the Apple Watch Series 10 significantly enhances its exercise tracking capabilities with automatic workout detection, improved cycling metrics, enhanced swimming tracking, new hiking features, and Workout app improvements. These advancements provide users with a more comprehensive and convenient fitness tracking experience.