Apple has kicked off its Heart Month Apple Watch Activity Challenge that rewards users who add 30-minutes to their Exercise ring on February 14 with a trio of animated stickers and a virtual trophy in the Fitness app.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day today, the challenge invites users to perform any desired workout for half an hour or more to qualify for the limited-time rewards.
Apple usually notifies users that they have completed the Activity Challenge within seconds of ending their 30-minute workout however, in some cases it can take a couple of hours for the animated stickers and virtual trophy to show in the Fitness app.
How to record a Workout on Apple Watch
- Open the Workouts app on your Apple Watch and tap the type of exercise you are about to do – you can choose from 11 pre-set workout types
- After tapping your chosen exercise, your Apple Watch will do a 3-second countdown and begin recording your workout
- You’ll see the Workouts app show the progress of your workout, including metrics such as the number of calories burnt, your heart rate and the length of time you’ve been active
Even though recording a Workout on Apple Watch is a relatively simple thing to do, it can easily be forgotten. With watchOS 5, Apple added automatic Workout detection that prompts a user with the tap on the wrist to record a workout whenever the Apple Watch senses your exercising, whether it be a walk, run, swim or elliptical exercise.
Siri can also help you start a workout. Users can simply say something such as, “Hey, Siri… Go for a five-mile walk.”
