### The Outsiders Receives Its Largest Update Since Release
Just moments after being nominated for a [2026 Apple Design Award](https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/18/apple-unveils-30-apple-design-award-app-finalists/) in the Interaction category, [The Outsiders](https://apple.co/4n5UHO0) has launched a significant update featuring Home Screen widgets, enhanced workout import capabilities, new metrics, additional workout categories, and more. Here are the specifics.
#### Major Update Summary
The Outsiders version 1.7 became available on the App Store today, coinciding with its nomination for the Apple Design Awards 2026, a significant milestone for an app that debuted only 8 months ago. The team at Gentler Stories has persistently refined the app, boosting its functionality and user experience for individuals whose workout habits go beyond simple exercise.
This new update brings several sought-after features, including:
– **Home Screen Widgets**: Users can now incorporate widgets onto their Home Screen to swiftly access key metrics such as Training Readiness, Training Load Ratio, Endurance Fitness, and Health Metrics, offered in either single or multiple layouts.
– **Enhanced Workout Import Options**: The update permits users to automatically import workouts from Garmin, as well as manual imports from services like Zwift, Wahoo, COROS, Karoo, Amazfit, and any other platform capable of exporting .FIT files to Apple Health.
– **New Workout Categories**: The Outsiders now accommodates 161 workout types, featuring distinctive activities like Dog Running, Kettlebell Workout, Swimming Tethered, and even Assembling Furniture, which is reportedly in high demand.
– **Additional Metrics**: A new metric for monitoring session counts has been included, alongside support for both Progress and Workouts. Moreover, four new states—Active Recovery, On a Break, Injured, and Sick—have been brought in for users who need to balance their training load.
– **Training Form Feature**: Users can now toggle from “Training Load Ratio” to “Training Form,” which emphasizes the equilibrium between fitness and freshness, perfect for those gearing up for specific events.
– **User Interface Improvements**: The update features a revamped UI for body metrics, a map view for photos taken during workouts, and various new icons for enhanced customization.
The Outsiders is offered for free on the App Store, with subscription options available to unlock its complete array of features. For further details about the update, [click here](https://gentlerstories.com/newsroom/20260520to17).
