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Hello,
I play golf once a week and when I play golf I wear my watch. During the round it puts up the running green man like i'm exercising and even when I finish the round it still shows the running man in green on the top of the watch. My calories shoot up to the 1,000 when I'm playing golf and something just doesn't seem right about it. Please help me out with this issue?
Thanks,
Hi
The runner icon indicates that you have a workout in progress.
To end a workout that is being recorded by the built-in Workout app:
- On your watch, go to the Home screen (via a single press of the Digital Crown) > tap on the Workout app icon (runner symbol) > end a workout, if one is in progress (press firmly on the screen, then tap on End).
Also, if you have previously used any third-party fitness tracking apps (such as Strava) to record workouts, check whether there is presently a paused activity within any of those apps on your watch. If there is, end that activity from within that app on your watch (not on your iPhone).
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I'm confused.
I know golf is a small workout but when it doesn't turn off and I'm driving home from golf it still showing the running guy like I'm working out. I want a more accurate reading.
When you have finished golfing, remember to end the workout in the Workout app (or third-party app, if you are using one instead) on your watch:
To end a workout in the Workout app:
- On your watch, go to the Home screen (via a single press of the Digital Crown) > tap on the Workout app icon (runner symbol) > end a workout, if one is in progress (press firmly on the screen, then tap on End).
But i'm not in a workout app. I'm just wearing my watch like normal.
Have you ever previously used a third-party fitness app (for example, Strava)?
No I haven't.
All I do is my watch is on me everyday all day. I go to the golf course like normal and play golf I don't launch any fitness app to track anything. By the second hold I see the green workout guy on top. Then at the end of the round I'm driving home and I still see the workout guy on my Apple watch going.
It may help to restart both your iPhone and your watch:
- Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first;
- To turn your watch off: press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider; drag it to turn off;
- To turn it back on: press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
If you have not yet done so, it may also help to update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software:
Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
I have done both of those. Restart on both devices and updated the software.
Sometimes I have to power off the watch just to get the workout to end even though I never started the workout.
To avoid duplication of effort, it is helpful, when asking questions here, to also explain any steps that you may have already tried.
You may next wish to try unpairing and re-pairing your watch.
The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch when unpairing via the app. Choose either to set up as a new watch or to Restore from Backup when offered the option during set up. If restoring from backup, most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode).
If the issue then persists, I suggest that you contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having your watch checked under warranty.
Thank you. I think I need to just make the reservation with Apple.
You're welcome! 🙂
Playing golf with my watch
