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Exercise Minutes on Apple Watch and iPhone

Minutes of brisk activity at or above a brisk walk, tracked by the Exercise ring.

What it is

Exercise minutes count any movement at roughly brisk-walk intensity or above. The WHO suggests at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week.

How Apple measures it

Apple Watch logs them from heart rate and movement, whether or not you start a workout.

What's a normal range?

Apple's default ring goal is 30 minutes a day, which fits the 150 minutes a week guideline.

What moves it

• Workouts and brisk walks
• Commute on foot or bike
• Season and weather
• Job type
• Watch worn all day

See Exercise Minutes next to your other vitals

Apple Health keeps this number several taps deep. OnlyVitals puts the metrics you pick, including Exercise Minutes, on a single dashboard so you can read them at a glance. Everything stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

How many exercise minutes do I need?

The WHO suggests at least 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, which equals about 30 minutes on five days.

What counts as an exercise minute?

Movement at about brisk-walk intensity or higher for the duration. Slow strolling usually does not count.

Related metrics

• Active Energy
• Body Weight
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Body Fat Percentage
• Resting Heart Rate
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

This page is general information, not medical advice. Ranges vary by age, sex, fitness and device. Talk to a clinician about anything that worries you.