Fitness & health
you can use your Watch to stay fit and healthy — just follow these hints to be in tip–top condition
THE WATCH IS known for its features that help track exercise effort. For example, if you’re halfway through a run and get interrupted, it can automatically pause the workout. Go to My Watch, then tap Workout, and turn on Running Auto Pause. If you’d rather manually pause your workout, you can just press the Digital Crown and side button at the same time.
The Workouts app will alert you when you achieve certain goals and milestones. For example, open the app and tap the “…” next to Outdoor Run. Tap Pace Alert, set your goal, then choose Average or Rolling. Your Watch will now let you know when you’re ahead or behind your target.
The Watch also lets you string multiple workouts together. Once you’ve started a workout, open the Workout app and swipe right on the screen, then tap the “+”.
ENSURE ACCURACY
To calibrate your Watch, go to a flat area on a clear day, open the Workouts app, then tap Outdoor Walk or Outdoor Run. Walk or run at your normal pace for 20 minutes. You can also improve your Watch’s accuracy by keeping your personal info up to date in the Health section under the My Watch tab.
If your Watch isn’t giving you credit for being active, there are things you can try. Apple advises that you allow the arm wearing the Watch to swing naturally; if you’re walking a dog, for example, hold the leash in your other hand. If you need to use both hands, open the Workouts app before you start and select Outdoor Walk.