exercise ring on apple watch not recording correctly

I have an Apple Watch Series 7 running watchOS 11.6 It is not recording exercise correctly. It used to record a brisk walk as exercise but now I need to be actually running. It does record all the other metrics in Activity. I have cleaned the back of the watch with alcohol, made sure it was correctly tight on my wrist, etc.

Anyone have this issue recently? (August 2025)

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 11

Posted on Aug 19, 2025 6:07 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2025 2:00 AM

Did you already reset your Fitness Calibration Data?

Calibrate your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support


Also check, if your Health data in the settings for Health in the WatchApp on your iPhone is still correct. Health/ -> Health Details -> Height & Weight

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