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How to Create a Dedicated Workout Watch Face on Apple Watch

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
watchOS 11.4 - Apple Watch Series 10
You will need
Apple Watch running watchOS 11 or later, iPhone paired with the Watch app

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Enter the face gallery

    Open the Watch app on your paired iPhone. Navigate to the Face Gallery tab located in the bottom navigation bar to browse available watch face templates.

  2. 45 sec

    Choose a data-dense watch face

    Select the Infograph or Modular watch face for the highest number of complication slots. These layouts provide the most space for heart rate, rings, and training metrics.

    Note: Modular is recommended for high contrast visibility during movement.
  3. 1 min

    Assign workout complications

    Tap each available complication slot. Select Workout from the Workouts category for the main slot, and Heart Rate and Activity from their respective apps for the smaller slots.

  4. 15 sec

    Add the face to your collection

    Press the Add button at the top of the customization screen. The watch face will immediately sync to your Apple Watch.

  5. 45 sec

    Set automation trigger

    In the Watch app, navigate to My Watch > Workout. Toggle on Automatically Launch to ensure your watch remains in the workout display while active, reverting to your new face once finished.

    Note: Disable auto-launch if you prefer manual navigation during multi-sport training.