Medical disclaimer

QUITSTRIDE supports behaviour change and fitness. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a medical condition, and it is not a substitute for professional healthcare.

Move at your own pace

A beginner plan is general guidance. Ask a qualified healthcare professional about exercise or smoking-cessation treatment if you have health concerns. Do not change medication based on an app message. Stop activity if you feel unwell and seek appropriate help.

Typical recovery is not your personal outcome

Recovery information describes population-level patterns, not an assessment of your body. Apple Health trends depend on available measurements and permissions. Charts, quotes and device screens on this website use illustrative data. We do not guarantee health improvements, smoking cessation or a first 5K within a fixed period.

Coach, SOS and Buddy

Coach is automated and can make mistakes. SOS refers to craving-support tools, not an emergency dispatch service. Buddy requests depend on another person being available and are not monitored medical support.

In an emergency

If you have chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, fainting, or another urgent concern, stop activity and seek urgent medical help. Call your local emergency number. Do not wait for an app response.

Further information

For general information about quitting, see the CDC’s smoking cessation information. Discuss treatment choices with a qualified clinician.