Walking/exercise credit

I set my walk for an outdoor walk. I walked for 37 minutes but my watch says I exercised for 11 minutes. Why is that?

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 6

Posted on Apr 5, 2020 9:45 AM

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3 replies

KHucks Author

Level 1

9 points

Apr 5, 2020 9:58 AM in response to Community User

Thank you. I am usually walking the dog which decreases walking speed. It’s a series 5.

Apr 5, 2020 9:54 AM in response to KHucks

Apr 5, 2020 10:16 AM in response to KHucks

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