Finally, an Apple Watch feature I’ve been wanting for almost a decade, ever since I bought the very first Apple Watch Series 0 in 2015. With the watchOS 11 update, you can now pause Activity rings for up to 90 days, and you can set different goals for different days of the week. Because, you know, you’re a human, not a machine.
How to Change Your Apple Watch Activity Goals
Life throws a curveball at us all. You’ve got a long flight coming up, you sprain your ankle, or you just want a break from your Apple Watch nagging you to “take a brisk 30-minute walk to finish your move.” Now you can finally continue building a streak of working on your overall health and fitness instead of pushing yourself unnecessarily.
Yes, this is an Apple Watch feature, but it’s easier to set up on the iPhone using the Fitness app. On the Apple Watch, you have to jump through a lot of different screens on a small screen. If you’re not daunted and want to set this up on the watch itself, I’ll walk you through it in the section below, but I’d recommend using your phone if you can.
Open the Fitness app and tap the Activity Rings section at the top. Then scroll down until you see the Change Goals and Pause Rings buttons.
