A two-day hands-on account published Sept. 30 described Apple’s redesigned Health app in the iOS 27.2 public beta, including camera-guided movement tests and personal feedback. Apple announced the assessments on Sept. 9; the beta account offers an early look at how some of them work.

What the movement assessments cover

Apple’s announced assessments cover flexibility, strength, balance, movement mechanics and VO₂ max. They use an iPhone camera and Apple Watch, according to Apple. A reported beta account described 17 optional wellness assessments across the app, including questionnaire- and device-based checks as well as physical tests.

The camera-guided routines described in that account included arm raises and leg bends for flexibility. For balance, the tester stood on each foot for up to one minute. The strength routine included push-ups, a plank of up to two minutes, squats with arms raised and six quick sit-to-stands from a chair.

The cardio assessment involved walking and then running in place at a faster cadence, followed by a check of how quickly the heart rate fell after slowing down. VO₂ max is an estimate of how well the body uses oxygen during exercise; Apple says this assessment can use Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 3 or a third-party heart-rate monitor.

The wider Health redesign also includes Longevity and personalized summaries. Our earlier coverage of Apple Health’s iOS 27.2 redesign looks at those broader changes.

What one beta tester experienced

In the reported test, the tester received a “Fair” rating for lower-body flexibility, “Needs Attention” for upper-body flexibility and “Good” for lower-body strength. Those are the outcomes from one person’s beta session.

The setup called for placing the iPhone on the floor, leaning it against a wall and standing far enough away for the front camera to capture the whole body. The tester also described the chair sit-to-stand movement as an awkward measure of strength. A cat briefly crossed the camera during the VO₂ max test, which continued in that single session.

Apple’s privacy description and rollout plan

Apple says computer-vision analysis for the assessments runs entirely on the device, and that test videos are not recorded, stored or shared. The company says the redesigned Health app requires an iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence enabled and the latest software.

Apple’s Sept. 9 announcement said the redesigned app would arrive later in 2026, initially in U.S. English, with additional languages to follow.