How to set move, exercise, and stand goals on Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open the Activity app

   Press the Digital Crown to view your app grid or list. Locate and tap the Activity app, represented by the three interlocking rings icon.

2. 15 sec

   Access your goal settings

   Scroll to the bottom of your primary Activity summary screen. Tap the Change Goals button to enter the configuration menu.

   Note: If you do not see the Change Goals button, ensure you are on the main Activity rings summary screen.
3. 1 min

   Adjust your Move goal

   Tap the plus or minus buttons to increase or decrease your daily active calorie burn goal. This ring measures calories burned through physical movement.

   Note: Adjust this goal based on your weekly activity trends rather than daily outliers.
4. 1 min

   Adjust your Exercise goal

   Tap Next to advance to the Exercise goal screen. Use the plus or minus buttons to set the number of minutes you aim to spend performing brisk physical activity each day.

   Note: The default recommendation is 30 minutes, aligned with public health guidelines.
5. 45 sec

   Adjust your Stand goal

   Tap Next to reach the Stand goal settings. Adjust the number of hours in which you must stand and move for at least one minute to earn credit.

   Note: The Stand goal is capped at 12 hours on most Apple Watch models.
6. 15 sec

   Save your new targets

   Review your updated settings on the summary screen. Tap OK to commit the changes and return to the main Activity ring display.

   Note: Changes take effect immediately and will reflect in your current day's progress.