Like a compass whispering directions, your Apple Watch guides you to fit more into your day.
You can adjust the exercise goal in three quick steps: open Activity, access your current goals, and then edit the Exercise goal with the Digital Crown to set a new target.
Save your changes and review your progress to stay aligned with your pace.
Curious what target fits you tonight?
Key Takeaways
- Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch to view Move, Exercise, and Stand rings.
- Tap the Exercise ring and select “Change Exercise Goal.”
- Use the Digital Crown to scroll to your desired minutes target.
- Tap Update to save the new Exercise goal.
- Confirm the updated goal appears in the Activity app and on the ring.
Step 1: Open Activity and Access Your Current Goals
To open the Activity app and access your current goals, start on your Apple Watch home screen and tap the Activity icon. You’ll immediately see your Move, Exercise, and Stand rings, giving you a clear view of your current progress.
From here, you can quickly access each goal without leaving the watch face. Swipe left to reveal the rings and confirm they reflect your latest activity targets. This step is all about locating your overall goals in one place so you know what you’re aiming for today.
You’ll notice the labels for Move, Exercise, and Stand, which helps you stay aligned with how you plan to move throughout the day. Use this moment to verify that your Activity data is current and ready for any adjustments you might want to make. When you’re ready, you’ll proceed to fine-tune your Exercise goal and update accordingly.
Step 2: Edit Your Exercise Goal and Set a New Target
With the Exercise ring selected, firmly tap the screen to reveal the “Change Exercise Goal” option. From here, you’ll edit your Exercise goal directly in the Activity app and fine-tune your target minutes of exercise per day. Use the Digital Crown to scan through the available options and position your new goal to match your current fitness level and activity preferences. When you’re ready, confirm the change by updating the target, and your progress will reflect the new goal.
With the Exercise ring selected, tap to reveal Change Exercise Goal and adjust your daily minutes in the Activity app using the Digital Crown.
1) Access the Change Exercise Goal screen in the Activity app with the Digital Crown, then adjust the minutes of exercise you aim for daily.
2) Move the slider to set a precise target that aligns with your fitness level and daily routine.
3) Tap Update to save the new Exercise goal and apply it to your activity tracking.
4) Review your updated target in the Activity app to verify it mirrors your intended plan.
Step 3: Save Changes and Review Your Progress
Now that you’ve saved your changes, take a moment to review how they affect your progress.
After adjusting goals, tap Update to save the changes so they take effect in the Exercise app and reflect in the Activity app.
Regularly check your progress on your Apple Watch, where the updated goal appears in the Exercise ring, giving you real-time feedback. You can monitor daily progress by scrolling the Activity app, watching for shifts in performance and motivation as your goal adapts.
Weekly notifications provide insights into your exercise performance, helping you assess whether the new target is challenging enough. Use these insights to adjust goals as needed, ensuring you stay aligned with your capabilities and feedback from the app.
This step ties together update, progress, and motivation, reinforcing how real-time monitoring supports ongoing improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Change Exercise Goal on Apple Watch Series 3?
To change your Exercise goal on Apple Watch Series 3, open the Activity app, then firmly press the screen on the rings to reveal “Change Exercise Goal.”
Tap it, and use the Digital Crown or swipe to adjust to your desired minutes. Tap Update to save the change. You can do this anytime, and it’ll tweak your daily goals to match your activity level.
How Do I Change My Goal on 10,000 Steps on Apple Watch?
You can’t set a fixed 10,000-step goal on Apple Watch. You’ll adjust Move, Exercise, and Stand goals in the Activity app, but they don’t change your step count.
To nudge toward 10k, track daily steps in the Today Dot and tailor your walking distance in the Workout app. Keep your height and weight updated for accuracy, and use reminders to stay consistent—your progress will paint the true picture of your day.
How to Change Apple Steps Goal?
You can’t set a specific step goal on Apple Watch.
Steps aren’t customizable like other goals.
To influence steps, adjust your Walk distance goal in the Workout app: pick a walk type, tap Edit, and change the distance.
Check your progress in the Today Dot in the Activity app, which updates in real time.
How to Set Exercise Steps on Apple Watch?
Setting explicit exercise steps on Apple Watch isn’t possible; you can’t set a fixed “exercise steps” goal. What you can do is tune Move, Exercise, and Stand goals, or influence steps indirectly by adjusting your walking distance in the Workout app. Calibrate regularly, and keep your height/weight updated in Health.
Check the Today Dot in the Activity app for real-time steps, and remember that accurate distance boosts step tracking over time.
Conclusion
You’ve got this—adjusting your goal is quick and straightforward. By opening Activity, tapping the Exercise ring, and using the Digital Crown to set a new target, you tailor your workouts to what you can handle today. Confirm with Update, and you’ll see your progress start to shift as you train smarter.
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