Living in the northeast, we recently had a record snow. I spent three hours outside shoveling and snow blowing. My watch said I only did 3 minutes of exercise? I wonder why the Apple Watch doesn't recognize snow shoveling as a form of exercise? My body surely felt it the next day.
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Hello MA_Question,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
We understand that you spent some time shoveling but the Apple Watch didn't recognize that as a form of exercise and it only logged 3 minutes for exercise. We're happy to help!
"Add a workout
You can browse and add new workout types to the Workout app.
Choose Other when you can't find a matching workout type. In all workouts, the Heart Rate and Motion sensors work together to give you accurate credit. When you use Other, or any workout type available in the Add Workout section, you earn the credit equivalent of a brisk walk when these sensor readings are unavailable.
Learn how to get accurate measurements using your Apple Watch to make sure that you're earning the most from your workout."
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care!
Hello MA_Question,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
We understand that you spent some time shoveling but the Apple Watch didn't recognize that as a form of exercise and it only logged 3 minutes for exercise. We're happy to help!
"Add a workout
You can browse and add new workout types to the Workout app.
Choose Other when you can't find a matching workout type. In all workouts, the Heart Rate and Motion sensors work together to give you accurate credit. When you use Other, or any workout type available in the Add Workout section, you earn the credit equivalent of a brisk walk when these sensor readings are unavailable.
Learn how to get accurate measurements using your Apple Watch to make sure that you're earning the most from your workout."
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care!
Apple Watch Exercise
