Accidentally stopping workouts when pausing on Apple Watch

Pausing a workout often results in accidentally stopping workout. Any tips on seamless pause for break or water?


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Original Title: Workout App on Watch




Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 11

Posted on Aug 5, 2025 11:27 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2025 9:16 AM

In workout settings either on your phone or your watch, there is a setting to enable pressing the digital crown and the side button at the same time to pause/unpause.


On iPhone in the Watch app it is Settings > Workout > Press to Pause


Same on Apple Watch



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