Watch not tracking

So just to make sure I have this correct, the watch has certain standards that must be met to credit a work out? As I am new to fitness and got this watch to help keep me on track and be more motivated it is kind of useless. Since I don’t meet the minimums that have been set up by Apple I can’t achieve my workout goals on most days. Doesn’t do much for self worth or assisting someone new to working out stay motivated. Re-starting the work out over and over is ridiculous, not everyone walks at a minimum pace. Pretty just a waste of $500 getting the newest watch.