You can manually add a workout to your Apple Watch in the Health app on your paired iPhone. This feature comes in handy when you forget to start a workout on your Apple Watch or if you engage in an activity that is not automatically tracked by the watch. By manually adding a workout, you can still keep track of your exercise and have a comprehensive record of your fitness activities.
To manually add a workout, you need to open the Health app on your iPhone. Once you have the app open, follow these steps:
1. Tap on the “Browse” tab at the bottom of the screen.
2. Scroll down and select “Workouts.”
3. Tap on the “+” sign in the top right corner to add a new workout.
4. In the workout details screen, you can enter the activity type, such as running, cycling, or swimming.
5. Next, you can input the distance covered during your workout. If you don’t know the exact distance, you can estimate it.
6. Enter the start and finish times of your workout. This allows you to have a record of the duration of your exercise.
7. If you know the approximate number of calories burned during your workout, you can input that information as well. However, if you’re unsure, you can leave it blank, and the app will estimate the calories burned based on the activity type and duration.
By manually adding your workouts in the Health app, you can still keep track of your overall fitness progress and have a comprehensive record of your activities. It’s a great way to ensure that your exercise routine is accurately reflected in your fitness data, even if you forget to start a workout on your Apple Watch.
If you prefer to start a workout directly on your Apple Watch, you can open the Workout app and choose the activity you want to begin. The watch will track your exercise and provide real-time data such as heart rate, distance, and calories burned. However, if you do forget to start a workout on your watch, you can always manually add it later in the Health app.
Manually adding a workout to your Apple Watch is a convenient feature that allows you to keep track of your fitness activities, even if you forget to start a workout on your watch. Whether you choose to manually add a workout in the Health app on your iPhone or start a workout directly on your Apple Watch, the goal is to have an accurate record of your exercises and monitor your progress towards your fitness goals.