Google Health 5.09 rolling out: Cardio Load from third-party workouts, more

Google Health version 5.09 has been released, introducing support for new Health Guardian features on the Pixel Watch. Android users with Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 can now set up trends in blood pressure, insulin resistance, and sleep breathing quality. The first monthly Health Guardian summary will be available at the beginning of October, with additional information accessible in the Health tab.

The update also includes three additional enhancements in Google Health for both Android and iOS platforms. One notable addition is Cardio Load for Workouts Started in Other Apps. Google Health has long allowed users to connect their preferred apps and devices to the Google Health experience. Now, workouts tracked in external apps and devices, synced to Google Health, will contribute to Cardio Load, provided the external app or device has recorded heart rate data during the workout.

This feature ensures that users can earn Cardio Load credits for workouts performed on compatible wearables such as Garmin or Apple Watch, even if they are not native to Google Health.