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Q: Apple Watch is not recording exercise time in fitness rings.  Is there a solution?

TThe exercise ring in fitness does not record workout time.  Is there a solution?

Apple Watch, watchOS 2.2

Posted on Apr 3, 2016 8:41 AM

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Q: Apple Watch is not recording exercise time in fitness rings.  Is there a solution?

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 3, 2016 5:49 PM in response to Art 15
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    Apr 3, 2016 5:49 PM in response to Art 15

    Hi

     

    To credit progress towards your daily Exercise goal, the Activity app aims to identify activity that equals or exceeds the intensity of a brisk walk.

     

    This applies both during general daily wear and when recording workouts via the Workout app. It is possible that your workout did not meet this requirement.

     

    The definition of a brisk walk varies from person to person and depends upon your personal information. To check that your personal information is accurate - and to update it over time:

     

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch tab > Health > Edit - tap and adjust items, then tap on Done.

     

    During general daily wear and when your iPhone is not taken along on certain outdoor workouts, the Activity app relies on your arm motion (measured by the accelerometer) to track movement for the purpose of crediting progress towards the Exercise goal. For the best results, allow the arm on which you are wearing your watch to swing naturally as you move around and during workouts.

     

    Calibrating your watch can improve the accuracy of various estimations (including Exercise credit) made by the Activity app and Workout app. More information and instructions for calibrating your watch are available via the link below.

     

    More information:

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

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 3, 2016 5:45 PM in response to Art 15
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    Apr 3, 2016 5:45 PM in response to Art 15

    If you would prefer to receive Exercise credit for your workouts regardless of their intensity levels, track them via the Workout app using "Other" as the activity type.

     

    This will credit one minute of Exercise for each full minute of the workout. Active calories will be estimated at a rate equivalent to a brisk walk or based on data recorded by the heart rate sensor, whichever is higher.

     

    More information:

    Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support