Apple Watch rings are great because they allow us to stay in shape while setting new fitness goals. However, for some the challenges set may fall short and there are those who may seem excessive. Well, you should know that they can be modified and in this article we will tell you about it.
When it will be useful to change the Watch objectives
This is really up to you to decide, but a number of factors must be taken into account. If you are a person who usually closes the rings without problems and can even double the objectives, it is highly recommended that you apply a considerable increase to these. In this way, this functionality of the watch can better serve you in order to motivate you to train more, regardless of the type of activity you carry out for it.
We also find cases in which, due to any physical or specific circumstance, the objectives set may seem excessive. See, for example, when we are sick or have had a very stressful day with little time to exercise. Well, in these cases the objectives can be reduced punctually.
Requirements that are needed
While changing the kilocalories goal has been around since the first versions of the Apple Watch, the rest have not. You will need to have a software version that is watchOS 7 or later . Taking into account the devices compatible with this watch, you can only carry it out in the following:
- Apple Watch Series 3
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch SE
Change movement, exercise and standing rings
Well, once you are clear about the reason for changing the objectives and you know that your watch meets the requirements indicated above, it is time to know how to change these objectives. To do this, you must follow these steps:
- On your Apple Watch, open the Fintess app.
- Swipe down.
- Click on “Change objectives”.
- Set the movement target in kilocaries.
- Click on “Next”.
- Set your exercise goal in minutes.
- Click on “Next”.
- Set a goal of being on your feet in hours.
- Click on “Next”.
It should be noted that when changing these parameters you can use the – and + buttons located at each end or the digital crown.
Limits that you can put to the objectives
- Movement : minimum 10 kilocalories and maximum 10,000 kilocalories. It is increasing or decreasing from 10 to 10 kilocalories.
- Exercise : minimum of 10 minutes and maximum of 60 minutes. It increases or decreases by 10 in 10 minutes.
- Standing : minimum of 6 hours and maximum of 12 hours. It is increasing or decreasing from 1 in 1 hour.
Can they always be modified?
Yes, there are no restrictions. You can change these goals whenever you want and you can even change them several times a day. Of course, you must bear in mind that your activity rings will be set according to the objective finally set. That is, if you have consumed 300 kilocalories and had that goal, you will have the ring closed, but if you increase it, you will not have closed it. The same happens the other way around, since if you set smaller objectives you will be able to close the rings even if you had not previously reached the previous objective set.
Don’t cheat yourself
Of course, everyone can do whatever they want with their Apple Watch and with their own life. However, if you are serious about physical activity and the functions of the Apple Watch for it, our recommendation is that you do not let laziness get the better of you. We understand that being able to change the rings at our whim is an advantage and that even setting small objectives can be closed, but in the end this would be procrastination, being in the end more a deception for yourself than anything else.
Set yourself realistic goals and always try to comply with the established rules, since in the end it will be beneficial for your physical and mental health. Also try never to reach your limits , since it is not positive to over-exert yourself and less if it is continuously. For this reason, we recommend, if you consider it so, to consult a medical professional or sports specialist.
