Apple Watch Workout Options- why so limited?

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Apple Watch Workout Options- why so limited?

Why are there so few options in workout? Who would it hurt to have more activity options? Virtually every other fitness device recognizes activities like vigorous housework or yard work. These can be pretty engaging activities.

If I’m chopping wood, I have to select “other?” I’m sorry, but that’s so dumb. Chopping wood with an axe is one of the most cardio and physical activities I can do, but my watch only has an option to select that has a baseline of an outdoor walk.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on May 17, 2023 4:25 AM

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BobHarris

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May 17, 2023 5:00 PM in response to AppleWatchEverydayFitness

On the whole, they do not.

I develop software for a Fortune 500 company (and no it is not Apple; my company is 1/10th the size of Apple). We do not have time to toll the internet looking for ideas. And if you actually consider the 1,000's and 1,000's of post that occur in all the discussions.apple.com forums each day, it is a lot for any developer to spend looking at it.

The feedback site is a way to funnel that information back to Apple. Granted it goes through various gatekeepers, but good ideas/suggestions can and do make it to the development group.

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BobHarris

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May 17, 2023 4:36 PM in response to AppleWatchEverydayFitness

https://www.cultofmac.com/621358/apple-watch-other-workouts/

There are 60+, but I do not think chopping wood is in there.

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Jun 2, 2024 4:11 PM in response to AppleWatchEverydayFitness

It’s 2024…….purchased Apple Watch and no option to add gardening or housekeeping as excercise?

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May 17, 2023 4:48 PM in response to BobHarris

Yes. I understand. My hope is that Apple Developers peruse these posts. With Apple Watch forum being pretty quiet, seems like they might be more likely to spot something they can use to improve their product.

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BobHarris

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May 17, 2023 4:46 PM in response to AppleWatchEverydayFitness

This is a user-to-user technical support forum. We are not privileged to Apple's thinking.

You can send feedback to Apple

Feedback - Watch - Apple

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Answer 6

May 17, 2023 4:41 PM in response to AppleWatchEverydayFitness

Yes. Thank you, Bob. I am aware of the varied exercises. My question is why is the list not inclusive of other vigorous activities like levels of housework and yard work.

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Apple Watch Workout Options- why so limited?

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