How to Start and Customize Apple Watch Workouts

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open the Workout app

   Press the Digital Crown to view your app grid or list. Locate and tap the green Workout app icon to initialize the application.

   Note: You can add the Workout app as a complication to your watch face for instant access.
2. 30 sec

   Choose your activity type

   Scroll through the list of exercise types. Tap the desired activity to begin the session immediately, or tap the three horizontal dots icon on the workout tile to set a specific goal, such as duration, distance, or calories.

3. 1 min

   Adjust active metrics

   While the workout is active, rotate the Digital Crown to switch between different data views. To reorder or hide metrics, open the Watch app on your paired iPhone, navigate to Workout, then select Workout View to customize the data displayed on your watch screen.

   Note: Choose 'Multiple Metric' view to see up to five data points simultaneously.
4. 10 sec

   Pause or end the session

   Swipe right on the workout screen to reveal the control menu. Tap the Pause button to interrupt tracking, or tap the End button to finalize the session.

   Note: Press both the Digital Crown and the Side Button simultaneously to pause your workout manually.
5. 30 sec

   Analyze your summary

   After ending the workout, scroll down through the summary screen to view your performance data. Tap Done to save the information to the Fitness app on your iPhone.