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monikbm

Q: how to set correct active calorie goal

how do I calculate correct active calories?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on May 30, 2016 8:50 AM

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Q: how to set correct active calorie goal

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK May 30, 2016 8:58 AM in response to monikbm
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    May 30, 2016 8:58 AM in response to monikbm

    Hi

     

    To change the daily Move (active calories) goal (this can be done at any time):

     

    • Open the Activity app on your watch:
      • Tap on the Activity rings complication.
      • Or go the Home screen (via a single press of the Digital Crown) and tap on the Activity app icon (coloured rings).
    • From anywhere within the Activity app, press firmly on the screen > tap on Change Move Goal > choose a new goal by adjusting the target there.

     

    Every Monday, Apple Watch provides a weekly summary of your Move achievements. At the bottom, this may include a suggested change to your Move goal. Scroll to the bottom of the notification to accept or amend any suggested change or to change the goal for the coming week to any other preferred level. If the summary is not viewed immediately upon receipt, you can open it later from the Notification Centre (which is accessed by swiping down on the screen when viewing the time).

     

    To check that you have opted in to receiving the weekly summary:

     

    • On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Activity > scroll down to Weekly Summary - check that this is turned on.

     

    More information:

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by monikbm,

    monikbm monikbm May 30, 2016 9:01 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    May 30, 2016 9:01 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Thank you, but how do I know what is the exact goal to set for active calories?  I understand how to set the goal, but I don't understand what is the number I should set as my goal according to my age, weight and sex.  Thanks!

  • by Jonathan UK,Helpful

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK May 30, 2016 9:05 AM in response to monikbm
    Level 7 (31,031 points)
    Apple Watch
    May 30, 2016 9:05 AM in response to monikbm

    When you first set up the Activity app on Apple Watch, the app will ask you choose an activity level. Your initial Move goal (active calories) is then set automatically by the watch. This is based on your chosen activity level along with other personal information that you enter when setting up the app (age, sex, height and weight).

  • by monikbm,

    monikbm monikbm May 30, 2016 9:04 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Apple Watch
    May 30, 2016 9:04 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    ok understood, thanks!  I was hoping that the goal was set accurately and I guess it is.  Thank you for your help!!!

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK May 30, 2016 9:08 AM in response to monikbm
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    Apple Watch
    May 30, 2016 9:08 AM in response to monikbm

    You're most welcome!

  • by monikbm,

    monikbm monikbm May 30, 2016 9:09 AM in response to monikbm
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    May 30, 2016 9:09 AM in response to monikbm

    Is there a formula I can use on how to convert active calories into regular calories?

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK May 30, 2016 9:21 AM in response to monikbm
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    Apple Watch
    May 30, 2016 9:21 AM in response to monikbm

    Apple Watch uses active calories (those that are burned by standing or moving around) as the primary measure for the Workout app and Activity app. However, the watch does also estimate your resting calories (energy that your body uses every day with minimal activity - such as when just lying in bed). Active + resting calories = total calories (which some other fitness apps / devices report instead as their primary measure).

     

    To see your total calories for any previous day:

     

    - On your iPhone, in the Activity app, tap on a day to view the activity rings > scroll to the Move section > swipe left on the Move chart > active and total calories for the day are shown.

     

    When recording activities using the built-in Workout app, you can choose to have total calories shown as the primary information (instead of, for example, active calories or other data).

     

    More information:

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support