Hi, I have just bought an Apple Watch hoping I could record distance when doing spin classes but seems not. I used the workout function so have calories and time recorded but to record distance I have manually added under cycling activity - is this correct so I can see how many miles I have cycled in a week? I don’t really want to sign up and pay for another App like strata or Peloton thanks
Hi PaulineH30,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue with your Apple Watch capturing all the Workout details during your Indoor Spin Workout. We'd like to help.
Which Apple Watch are you using? We ask because depending on your model, you should be able to record Speed and Distance, and possibly Elevation. Check out more about that here:
Cycling
Choose Indoor Cycle for activities like taking a spin class or riding a stationary bike. Choose Outdoor Cycle for riding a bicycle outside.
Depending on your Apple Watch, you might need to bring your iPhone with you to track certain metrics:
* Speed and distance: Apple Watch Series 2 or later has built-in GPS to track these metrics and provide a map of your outdoor cycle in the workout summary on your iPhone. For Apple Watch Series 1 or earlier, bring your iPhone along to track your speed and distance.
* Elevation: Apple Watch Series 3 or later has a built-in altimeter to track this metric. For Apple Watch Series 2 or earlier, bring your iPhone along to track your elevation.
If you have additional questions about this issue, we recommending that you connect with Apple Support so they can look into this further.
Hope that helps.
Take care!
Hi, I just bought my watch at the weekend and it is S version I think - the middle option. Can I record distance when doing spin classes? Thanks
Indoor spin classes
