If you’re keen on making the most of your Apple Watch to track your fitness progress and stay motivated towards your health goals, understanding how to set goals and view your activity is key. The Activity app on your Apple Watch and iPhone is your go-to tool for monitoring your daily movements and workouts, helping you stay on top of your fitness game.
To start setting goals on your Apple Watch, first, open the Activity app. Next, scroll down and tap on “Change Move Goal.” Here, you can adjust your daily Move goal by tapping the "+” or "–" signs to increase or decrease it. Your Move goal is the number of calories you aim to burn each day through active movement and exercise.
It's important to set a goal that challenges you but is also achievable based on your current activity level. You can always adjust it later as you progress on your fitness journey. Once you’ve set your Move goal, your Apple Watch will track your daily activity throughout the day and notify you of your progress towards your target.
Checking your activity progress on the Apple Watch is simple. Just raise your wrist to wake your device and tap the Activity app icon. Here, you will see three colored rings representing your Move, Exercise, and Stand goals. The inner red ring shows the calories you’ve burned (Move goal), the middle green ring tracks the minutes of exercise completed, and the outer blue ring indicates how many hours you’ve stood for at least one minute in an hour.
You can view your weekly summary by scrolling down on the Activity app screen on your Apple Watch. This summary provides a snapshot of your progress for the past seven days, showing your average Move, Exercise, and Stand data, along with any award achievements you've earned.
For a more detailed overview of your activity, open the Activity app on your iPhone. Here, you can explore your activity trends over time, compare your progress with previous weeks, and see a breakdown of your daily data in a clear, easy-to-read format. The app also offers personalized coaching and notifications to help you stay motivated and reach your fitness goals.
In addition to the Activity app, the Apple Watch also includes the Workout app for tracking specific workouts like running, cycling, swimming, and more. By using the Workout app, you can monitor your progress during workouts, set specific goals for each session, and record essential metrics like heart rate, distance, and pace.
By setting goals and monitoring your activity using the built-in apps on your Apple Watch, you can take charge of your fitness journey, stay motivated, and make meaningful progress towards a healthier lifestyle. So, lace up your shoes, set those goals, and let your Apple Watch be your fitness companion on the road to a fitter, healthier you.