Q: Exercise ring
I did a 21 minute walk yesterday as my normal exercise pace and my heart rate was recorded at the same level I normally get to when walking briskly (114) but for som reason it only recorder 7 minutes of exercise.
Does anybody have any ideas why this would be? I've been using it regularly for walking with no problems.
Many thanks.
Watch Standard 42mm, Watch OS 1.0.1
Posted on Mar 16, 2016 9:34 AM
doug from stratford upon avon wrote:
I thought the point of taking the iPhone as well was for more accurate distance data using GPS with the watch doing the actual excercise measurement via heart rate.
Taking your iPhone with you (with Location Services turned on) enables your watch to calibrate the accelerometer. It does this by combining knowledge of how your arm is moving (using data from the accelerometer) with knowledge of how far and how quickly you are moving (from the GPS data). This enables your watch to more accurately estimate pace and distance (based only on your arm movements) when data from your iPhone is not also available.
For the best results, you should therefore allow your arm to swing naturally both during calibration and when exercising without taking your iPhone with you.
If you would prefer to reset the calibration data and start the process afresh:
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Privacy > Motion & Fitness > tap on Reset Calibration Data.
More information:
Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support
Posted on Mar 16, 2016 10:31 AM