CloseYourRings
Three rings: Move, Exercise, Stand. One goal: Close them every day. It's such a simple and fun way to live a healthier day that you'll want to do it all the time. That's the idea behind the Activity app on Apple Watch.
Close your Move ring by hitting your personal goal of active calories burned.
Apple Watch tracks the active calories you burn. Active calories are the ones you burn through all kinds of movement, from taking the stairs at work to playing with the kids to cleaning out the garage. Being active throughout the day is an important part of living a healthy life.
Everything counts.
Whether you use Pedometer to track your steps or Runkeeper to track more intense workouts, third-party fitness apps on the Apple Watch have come a long way since the device debuted in 2015. These apps can contribute to your Exercise ring on your watch and send and read detailed workout data from the Health app on your iPhone. Orangetheory Fitness is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results from the inside out, giving you a longer, more vibrant life. And with our next generation mobile app that takes the guesswork out of your workout, we make it simple for you to track.
Walking the dog, up to 170 calories per hourThere are all sorts of ways to burn active calories.
Put your rings on
your watch face.
Choose one of the Activity watch faces or add Activity as a complication to track your progress at a glance throughout the day.
How to change your daily Move goal.
- Open the Activity app.
- Use the digital crown to scroll down.
- Tap Change Move Goal.
- Tap + or − to update your goal.
Each week Apple Watch recommends a new Move goal specifically tailored to your activity. So it's easy to stay motivated.
Close your Exercise ring by completing at least 30 minutes of activity at or above a brisk walk.
The Exercise ring shows how many minutes of brisk activity you've completed, whether you're just moving at a fast pace or doing a specific workout in the Workout app. All at once or a little at a time, you can earn Exercise minutes however it works for you.
The ultimate workout partner.
The Workout app on Apple Watch tracks popular workouts like running, swimming, and high-intensity interval training with just a tap.
Choose the metrics that move you.
View up to five metrics — like duration, calories, and heart rate — for each workout. You can customize them in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
Stay fit with your favorite apps.
Use the fitness apps you already know and love, and get credit toward completing your Activity rings when you do.
30 minutes of brisk activity every day can help minimize the chance of stroke, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and weight gain. It can also help improve sleep and mood, as well as reduce stress.
Close your Stand ring by getting up and moving around for at least 1 minute during 12 different hours in the day.
Sitting too much can contribute to health problems. That's why Apple Watch tracks your progress toward your Stand goal and motivates you to get up throughout the day. Being less sedentary can lead to lower blood pressure, increased energy, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sit less. You'll go far.
Replace your regular desk at work with a standing desk to reduce the amount of sedentary time in your day. Standing up means you're likely to move around and burn more calories.
A tap on the wrist.
A kick in the butt.
If you've been sitting for a while, Apple Watch gives you a gentle nudge to get up. Make sure Stand Reminders are turned on in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
Don't just stand there.
While you're up, move around a bit. Get some water. Stretch. Visit a coworker. It may sound like a small thing, but regular movement can help keep your energy up and lead to greater productivity.
Prolonged sitting can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Being more active can help control glucose levels and other risk factors.
Get the motivation you need to close your rings every day.
Apple Watch doesn't just show you how you're doing, it gives you personalized suggestions and encouragement to close your rings.
Coaching
Wearing an Apple Watch feels like having a personal trainer on your wrist. It keeps track of how you're progressing toward your daily goals, and gives you a nudge to close your rings at the end of each day.
Awards
When you hit your personal bests or reach significant milestones, you'll receive awards that fill the digital trophy case in the Fitness app on your iPhone. You can also pick up awards at special times of the year, like Heart Month or Earth Day.
Sharing
Stay connected by sharing your Activity rings with friends and family. Get notifications on their progress and spur them on with words of encouragement or friendly competition.
Competitions
Go head to head with a friend in a seven-day competition in which you earn points based on the percentage of your Activity rings that you close. Personalized coaching will tell you how much you need to move to bring home bragging rights.
See how Apple Watch owners are closing their rings.
Roll on.
We've optimized the Activity rings specifically for wheelchair users. The Stand ring becomes the Roll ring. And during the day, Apple Watch counts pushes and identifies different stroke types to award the right amount of Move and Exercise credit. There are also two wheelchair-specific workouts in the Workout app.
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Go further.
Check out Apple Watch Support to learn even more about closing your rings and using the Workout app. You can also get tips on using Apple Music and Apple Podcasts, measuring your heart rate, and setting reminders to breathe. And that's just the start of what you'll find.
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Track your Activity
To get started, open the app on your Apple Watch and enter some information about yourself. Your Apple Watch lets you know when you reach your goals and it offers suggestions and encouragement to help you close your rings. Learn how to complete each ring below.
Move
The Move ring shows how many active calories you've burned so far. Complete your daily Move goal by burning active calories every day. Active calories, unlike resting, are ones that you burn by standing or moving around. Get help earning Move and Exercise credit.
For users 13 years and younger, the Move ring shows how many minutes the user has spent actively moving around.
Exercise
The Exercise ring shows how many minutes of brisk activity you've completed so far. Complete your daily Exercise goal by exercising for at least 30 minutes each day. Learn how to meet your exercise goal.
Stand
The Stand ring shows hours in which you've stood and moved for at least a minute. Complete your daily Stand goal by standing up and moving around for at least 1 minute during 12 different hours in the day. Even if you stand all day, you still need to move around.
If you specify that you use a wheelchair, the Stand ring switches to the Roll ring. Roll shows hours in which you've pushed around for at least 1 minute.
Change your activity goals
You can adjust your goals at any time to better suit your activity levels.
- Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch.
- Swipe up, then tap Change Goals.
- Tap to increase or decrease the number of active calories for your daily Move goal, then tap Next.
- Tap to increase or decrease the number of minutes for your daily Exercise goal, then tap Next.
- Tap to increase or decrease the number of hours for your daily Stand goal, then tap Ok.
Check your Activity history
You can check your progress for the day on your Apple Watch, or check your entire history from the Fitness app on your iPhone.
On your Phone
- Open the Fitness app on your iPhone.
- Tap the History tab to see details about your all day activity. On the calendar, a green dot appears next to the days that you worked out.
- To see more detail, tap a day.
- To get information about a workout, such as your route or total distance, tap the Workouts tab, then tap the item.*
On your Apple Watch
- Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch.
- Swipe up to see details for each ring.
- Swipe up again to see more, like your total steps, your distance, and workouts.
- To see your weekly summary, firmly press the screen, then tap Weekly Summary.
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Set reminders
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- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
- Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Activity.
- Choose your notifications and reminders. For example, coaching notifications are based on your previous progress.
Learn more
- Share your activity with friends.
- What if I don't earn all my Activity credit?
- Earn Activity awards using your Apple Watch. With watchOS 6, you can see awards directly on your Apple Watch.
- Track your Trends in the Fitness app on your iPhone.
- Learn, create, and be inspired. Join hands-on sessions happening every day at the Apple Store. Find Today at Apple sessions near you.
* The metrics that appear depend on the type of workout. For example, route is available for outdoor walk, run, open water swim, or cycle workouts when you have GPS.
