Are you looking to add a workout to your Apple Watch? Look no further! This comprehensive guide walks you through step-by-step instructions to manually add activities, customize them, and ensure you stay on track with your fitness goals.
Table of Contents
- How to Manually Add a Workout to Apple Watch
- Adding Workouts Using Apple Health
- Finding Workout Data in Apple Fitness
- Customizing Workouts on Apple Watch
- Additional Tips and Tricks for Tracking Fitness Goals
- FAQs
1. How to Manually Add a Workout to Apple Watch
Follow these simple steps to add a workout to your Apple Watch manually:
Step 1: Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap “Health Data” at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on “Activity” and then “Workouts.”
Step 4: Tap the “+” icon in the top right-hand corner.
Step 5: Select “Other” as your activity type or choose from the available list of workouts.
Step 6: Set the Kilocalories, duration, and workout date.
2. Adding Workouts Using Apple Health
Apple Health is another way to add workouts to your Apple Watch manually. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap the “Browse” tab at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap “Activity.”
Step 4: Tap on “Workouts.”
Step 5: Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner to add a new workout.
Step 6: Choose the workout type, set the workout details, and save the workout.
3. Finding Workout Data in Apple Fitness
To find your workout data in Apple Fitness, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Fitness app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap the “Summary” tab at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Scroll down to view your workout history and tap on a specific workout for more details.
4. Customizing Workouts on Apple Watch
To customize workouts on your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch the Workout app on your Apple Watch.
Step 2: Browse workouts until you find one that suits you, or select “Other” if you don’t see the desired activity.
Step 3: Tap the three-dot icon next to the workout to customize it.
Step 4: Set your workout’s time, distance, or calorie goal and tap “Start.”
5. Additional Tips and Tricks for Tracking Fitness Goals
– Add multiple workout types to a single workout session on your Apple Watch by swiping right during a workout and tapping the “+” icon.
– Customize your watch face to show your step count or other fitness metrics.
– Set up Activity Sharing with friends to stay motivated and compete in friendly challenges.
FAQs
How do you delete a manual workout?
To delete a manual workout, open the Health app on your iPhone, go to the “Activity” category, tap “Workouts,” find the training you want to delete and swipe left to reveal the “Delete” button.
Can you add a manual workout from the Apple Watch?
You cannot add a manual workout directly from the Apple Watch. You must use the Health app on your iPhone to manually add activities.
Do manually logged workouts count towards activity rings?
Yes, manually logged workouts will count towards your activity rings on your Apple Watch.
How do I add a new workout type to my Apple Watch?
To add a new workout type to your Apple Watch, you’ll need to use the “Other” workout category and then give it a custom name after completing the workout.
