Want to track your calories with your Apple Watch?
Keeping an eye on your calorie burn helps you stay on top of your fitness goals, whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain, or just live healthier. The Apple Watch makes it effortless and even a little addictive, with those rings cheering you on.
In this quick guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to set your calorie goal and start tracking like a pro.
Track Calorie Count on Your Apple Smart Watch
Step 1: Open the Activity App
Start by pressing the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch to go to the App Library. From there, open the Activity app, it’s the one with the colorful rings.
Step 2: Set Your Calorie Goal
To track calories properly, you need to set your daily goal. Here’s how:
- In the Activity app, scroll down and tap on the menu.
- Keep scrolling until you find “Change Goals.”
- Tap it, and you’ll see your calorie goal at the top.
- Use the + or – buttons to increase or decrease your daily target based on your fitness plan.
- Tap “Set” when you’re happy with the number.
Step 3: Adjust Exercise and Stand Goals (Optional)
Right after setting your calorie goal, your watch will ask if you’d like to change your exercise and stand goals too.
- You can choose how many minutes you want to exercise daily.
- Then, you can adjust how many hours you want to stand during the day.
Tap “Set” after each one to lock them in.
Step 4: Wear Your Watch and Move!
Once your goals are set, all you need to do is wear your Apple Watch throughout the day. It will automatically track:
- Calories burned
- Minutes exercised
- Hours you stood
You can check your progress anytime by opening the Activity app. Your data will update in real-time as you go about your day.
Final Tip: Make sure your watch is snug on your wrist for accurate readings. And if you’re doing a specific workout (like walking, running, or cycling), start the workout manually using the Workout app to get even more precise calorie tracking.
That’s it!
With just a few taps, you can keep an eye on your calorie burn and stay motivated toward hitting your daily goals.