One UI 8 brings a Running Coach for personalized training plans

One UI 8 has seemed to be a little light on major features so far, but there is one meaningful addition that running enthusiasts will particularly appreciate. New information has surfaced which reveals that One UI 8 will come with a feature called Running Coach.

It will do what the name suggests, help users determine their current fitness level and then provide a personalized training plan based on their metrics to help them make the most of their running workouts.

Samsung has been building features with runners in mind for a few years now. Its Galaxy Watch smartwatches have supported running workout tracking and the company also added more accurate VO2 Max and sweat loss data. The improved accuracy already enables runners to have better insights on their runs.

The Running Coach will help users get started with a test that involves running as far as they can in 12 minutes. With the initial data in hand, the Running Coach will then create a personalized training plan.

“Level up” assessments are used to measure the user's progress to ensure that they're not pushing themselves too hard and the risk of injury is minimized. The Running Coach also draws real-time heart rate data from the Galaxy Watch to evaluate exercise intensity for safe and efficient training. Guidance will be provided throughout the duration of the run, so the experience will be similar to having a coach right beside you.

Samsung hasn't confirmed when it's going to launch the One UI 8 beta, but there are plenty of signs that suggest we may see the beta program being launched in the very near future.