Apple Watch pausing during workouts

Hello LynnMoL,

A great first step to troubleshoot this would be to check if Wrist Detection is enabled. To check the setting, open the Watch app on your iPhone. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Passcode. Make sure that Wrist Detection is on.

If it is on, try disabling Wrist Detection and then re-enabling Wrist Detection, then see if the issue persists.

If your Apple Watch is still pausing your workouts, then you may want to try unpairing the Apple Watch and re-pairing it to test this further:

1. Unpair and erase your Apple Watch
2. Set up your Apple Watch

If unpairing the Apple Watch and re-pairing it doesn't solve the issue, then it would be best to contact Apple Support, you can do this via chat or call: Official - Apple Support

Good luck!

-Dallen

I would start by going to the Watch app on your phone and then going to Workouts. Make sure that "Auto-Pause" is turned off.

You might also consider moving the watch slightly up your arm away from your hand if your workout involves bending your wrist.