Apple Watch Incorrect Exercise Time Tracking

I will go on a 45 minute walk and get credit for 9-10 mins. Shutdown and restart both, turn off and on fitness tracking. Those don’t work. Suggestions?

Posted on Jan 7, 2021 1:39 PM

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Jan 7, 2021 4:40 PM in response to stubborn ockham

To earn 1 minute of exercise credit(green ring);

Travel a full minute at a brisk walking pace 3.3 mph or 18 minutes per mile approx.

5.3kph or 11.3 minutes per kilometer.

Raise your heart rate to approx 75% of your maximum.

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Credit Source;Successful phone call I had with apple support.

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