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Real Life Jogging

Hello!


I'm looking for a way to set the Apple Watch Fitness to auto-detect when I'm walking and then eventually start running and then walk again and repeat, instantaneously. Is there such a feature or setting?


I think that in real life you don't just run and then stop suddenly. I believe you still need to walk after running, and it's cumbersome to go to your watch just to end "Run" and start "Walk" or vice versa when you start your workout... most people walk first for a few minutes and then start to run and then walk.


Or maybe it's just me :-D


Posted on Oct 11, 2022 1:35 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2022 5:48 PM

Hello,

In watchOS 5 or later, when your Apple Watch senses that you’re working out, it taps you on the wrist and asks. Tap an option within the notification to record the workout, change the workout type, mute notifications for the day, or dismiss the notification. No matter when you tap, you’ll get all your workout credit from the time you started exercising.


How long it takes for your watch to alert you to record a workout varies by workout type. Here are the workouts that your watch can give you reminders for: 

  • Indoor Walk
  • Outdoor Walk
  • Indoor Run
  • Outdoor Run
  • Outdoor Cycling
  • Elliptical
  • Rower
  • Pool Swim
  • Open Water Swim

 

To turn this setting on or off, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Workout, then go to Start Workout Reminder. 

Thanks for reaching out! -Drake

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Oct 11, 2022 5:48 PM in response to rossbcl

Hello,

In watchOS 5 or later, when your Apple Watch senses that you’re working out, it taps you on the wrist and asks. Tap an option within the notification to record the workout, change the workout type, mute notifications for the day, or dismiss the notification. No matter when you tap, you’ll get all your workout credit from the time you started exercising.


How long it takes for your watch to alert you to record a workout varies by workout type. Here are the workouts that your watch can give you reminders for: 

  • Indoor Walk
  • Outdoor Walk
  • Indoor Run
  • Outdoor Run
  • Outdoor Cycling
  • Elliptical
  • Rower
  • Pool Swim
  • Open Water Swim

 

To turn this setting on or off, open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Workout, then go to Start Workout Reminder. 

Thanks for reaching out! -Drake

Real Life Jogging

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