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I got an Apple Watch for Christmas. Went walking today. Outdoor walk was recognized on the watch, with all parameters recorded. I can even see my walking award(!) on the watch. However the green circle has not updated. How do I fix this? Thanks,
iPhone X
According to apple support, for the activity ring to register your workout (for outdoor walk or exercise ring) you need to maintain a speed of approx 3.3 mph or faster,this is their definition of a "brisk walk".If you slow down or pause the watch will stop tracking your movement as exercise credit,it will still measure your steps and calories burnt but will not give you any credit towards the exercise ring or workout app.A brisk walk speed is different for everybody as the watch takes into account your age,sex,weight and heart rate which why it is important to calibrate the watch when you set it up from new,the idea being that you're being encouraged to put more effort in to walk faster and to get your heart beating faster, if you just walk at a slow pace then you are not going to improve your fitness or get all those award badges that we all seek.
According to apple support, for the activity ring to register your workout (for outdoor walk or exercise ring) you need to maintain a speed of approx 3.3 mph or faster,this is their definition of a "brisk walk".If you slow down or pause the watch will stop tracking your movement as exercise credit,it will still measure your steps and calories burnt but will not give you any credit towards the exercise ring or workout app.A brisk walk speed is different for everybody as the watch takes into account your age,sex,weight and heart rate which why it is important to calibrate the watch when you set it up from new,the idea being that you're being encouraged to put more effort in to walk faster and to get your heart beating faster, if you just walk at a slow pace then you are not going to improve your fitness or get all those award badges that we all seek.
Yes you got the award badge for your first walking workout,you will get one of these every time you do a new type of workout for the first time.A good idea with a new watch is to calibrate it for accurate tracking measurements;
Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy – Apple Support
Thanks for the input - I would have had pauses crossing roads etc. I got an award badge, but no green circle. Appreciate any help.
Exercise ring on Apple Watch not updating
