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My Apple Watch has started to track way too many exercise minutes and active calories.
i could be doing nothing and it will add on exercise minutes. I’ve tried all the tips and tricks off the internet would like to know if anyone else is experiencing any issues? Any advice welcome.
Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8
Hello Mariam20
Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities about your Apple Watch not tracking exercise and calories right. We're happy to help.
1. First, exercise credit is based on different factors. This article provide some information: Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Please check the information provided in "2. Make sure that you earn Move and Exercise credit"
2. If you met those requirements and still have issue, make sure you are wearing your watch correctly. These two articles talk about wearing it, and the things that measure your heart rate affect other measurements as well:
Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Monitor your heart rate with Apple Watch - Apple Support
3. If you need more help, the next steps to calibrate your watch may be beneficial: First restart your Apple Watch: How to restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support
4. Then restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
5. Once this is done and the devices power back on, if your devices are not paired, use this article. If your Apple Watch isn't connected or paired with your iPhone - Apple Support
6. Then calibrate the watch using this article: Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support
Thanks and have a wonderful day.
Apple Watch tracking too much exercise
