Effortlessly Add & Remove Workouts on Apple Watch
Learn how to add missed workouts to your Apple Watch manually with our easy-to-follow guide We'll also show you how to remove unwanted data and add new workouts to your Watch's app Stay on track with your fitness goals and never miss a beat
Manually adding Apple Watch workouts is easy with just a few taps on your iPhone. Launch the Health app, browse to Activity and select Workouts. From there, use the "Add Data" button to log your workout type, energy burned, distance, and time. Missed a workout because your Apple Watch ran out of battery? No worries, simply manually add your workout to the Health app to keep track of your progress. To do so, launch the Health app on your iPhone, navigate to the Browse tab, select Activity, and tap on Workouts to view your logged workouts.
How to Manually Add a Workout to Apple Watch
Tap on the “Add Data” button located on the top-right corner of your screen to access the data entry form. From there, you can choose from a variety of “Activity Types” such as running or cycling, and input the amount of energy burned in either kilocalories or kilojoules, based on your preferences. You can also input the distance covered, if applicable.
By utilizing your past activity data, you can accurately determine the amount of energy expended during your workout. For instance, if you typically burn 280 calories during a 2.5-mile hike, you can expect to burn twice that amount during a 5-mile walk. Additionally, you can utilize an energy expenditure calculator, such as the one provided, to obtain a more precise estimate. Once you have determined the energy expended, simply update the date and time of the activity and hit "Add" to save it to your record. This information will be accessible through the Health app under Browse > Activity > Workouts and the Fitness app under Summary > Workouts.
Recorded activity data will contribute to your Move goal and aid in completing your activity rings. However, manually added activities will exhibit the Health app icon instead of the typical Apple Watch Workout icons.
How to Remove Workout Data From Apple Watch
Removing a workout, whether manually added or tracked with your Apple Watch, is a simple process achievable through the Health or Fitness apps on your iPhone.
You have the option to delete a workout entry or delete its associated data. Deleting the data will impact your daily activity total and Move ring.
- Delete Workout Data from Health App
To access your workout data, open the Health app and navigate to Browse > Activity > Workouts. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select “Show All Data”.
Find the workout you want to delete by scrolling through the list of recorded activities.
To delete an individual entry, swipe left on it and tap the “Delete” button.
- Delete Workout Data from Fitness App
Launch the Fitness app and navigate to the Summary tab. To access a complete list of workouts, tap on the "Show More" button located under the "Workouts" section. If you're searching for a particular workout type, simply use the "All Workouts" button in the top-right corner of the screen to filter your search.
Find the workout you want to delete and then swipe left on it. Tap the “Delete” button to delete the entry.
Looking to spice up your workout routine with your Apple Watch? Look no further! With just a few taps, you can add new workout types to your Workouts app. Simply launch the app on your watch, scroll to the bottom of the list, and tap the “Add Workout” button. From there, select the activity you want to record and you’re ready to go. It’s that easy!
Add Workouts to Your Apple Watch Workouts App
Once you've selected your preferred workout, it will be added to your list of saved workouts. To further customize your list, simply swipe left on any activities you no longer use, then tap the red "X" to remove them. With the Apple Watch as your exercise companion, you can easily track all of your workout activities to gain a better understanding of your overall health. Not only can you monitor your cardiovascular fitness, but you can also identify any concerning heart rate trends and even receive emergency assistance if needed.
Workout With Your Watch Where Possible
Above all, making full use of the full suite of Apple Watch features can help motivate you to stay active and improve your overall health.
