The Outsiders has been named an Apple Design Awards 2026 finalist, and the endurance training app is marking the occasion with its biggest update yet. Version 1.7 adds Garmin Connect support, home screen widgets, Training Form insights, expanded workout imports, and several new features designed for athletes who train with long-term performance goals in mind.
Since its launch last year, The Outsiders has positioned itself as a more focused alternative to traditional fitness tracking apps. Instead of overwhelming users with endless charts and notifications, the app centers around recovery, training load, and performance readiness. With version 1.7, that experience is becoming much more useful for runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes using devices beyond the Apple Watch.
The biggest addition in The Outsiders 1.7 is Garmin support. Users can now automatically import workouts from Garmin Connect, allowing cycling sessions, runs, and structured workouts recorded on Garmin devices to sync directly into the app. FIT file imports are also supported, making it possible to bring workouts from platforms like Zwift, COROS, Wahoo, Karoo, and Amazfit into the same training ecosystem.
That change significantly expands the app’s reach. Until now, The Outsiders mostly lived inside Apple’s fitness ecosystem, which limited its appeal for endurance athletes who rely on dedicated sports hardware. Garmin integration removes one of the biggest barriers for runners and cyclists who wanted to use the app alongside their existing setup.
Version 1.7 also introduces home screen widgets for metrics like Training Readiness, Training Load Ratio, Endurance Fitness, and Body Metrics. Instead of opening the app every morning to check recovery or workload trends, users can now place those insights directly on the iPhone home screen.
Training Readiness is designed to help athletes quickly understand whether their body is prepared for a hard effort or if recovery should take priority. Training Load Ratio focuses on balancing recent effort against long-term workload, while Endurance Fitness tracks aerobic progression over time. Body Metrics widgets can display data points like HRV and resting heart rate for quicker access throughout the day.
Another major feature in The Outsiders 1.7 is Training Form. The new metric is aimed at athletes preparing for races or peak performance periods by measuring the balance between fitness and freshness. Unlike Training Load Ratio, which focuses on sustainable consistency, Training Form is intended to help users understand when they may be ready to perform at their best.
The update also introduces new activity states that better reflect real-world training scenarios. Users can now set statuses like Active Recovery, On a Break, Injured, or Sick. These states influence how workouts are interpreted inside the app, adding more context to recovery periods and lower-intensity training blocks.
Furthermore, the app now includes a “number of sessions” metric in progress charts, redesigned body metrics cards for easier browsing, and support for workout photos pinned directly onto route maps.
The Outsiders 1.7 also expands activity tracking to 161 workout types. New additions include Gravel Ride, Kettlebell Workout, Dog Running, Bouldering, Windsurfing, BMX Racing, Surfskate, Outdoor Hand Cycling, and Assembling Furniture.
The update is now rolling out on the App Store for iPhone running iOS 26 and Apple Watch running watchOS 26. The Outsiders is available as a free download with optional subscription plans starting at $5.99 per month, alongside yearly and lifetime purchase options.
