How Many Calories Should I Set On My Apple Watch?

Q: How Many Calories Should I Enter on My Apple Watch?

Work-from-home without daily exercise: Aim for 300 calories. While this may be a challenge on some days, it’s the minimum recommended for maintaining your health. Take advantage of saved commute time for a walk or some light stretches. Work-from-home with regular exercise: Set your goal to 400 calories. Follow your Apple Watch's stand reminders to stay active throughout the day. Office/university routine with long sitting periods: Target 500 calories. Incorporate walking or cycling to increase activity levels. Exercise several times a week: Aim for 600 calories. Gym sessions, a 5 km run (burning ~200 calories), or a 10 km run (burning over 300 calories) will help you reach this goal.

Q: How to Change Your Move Goal

Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch. Press firmly on the screen. Select Change Move Goal from the menu. Use the + or - buttons to update your daily calorie goal.

In this blog, we'll dive into the Move Ring on your Apple Watch the one completed by burning active calories. When setting your calorie goal, it's all about understanding your lifestyle and finding a balance that’s challenging yet achievable. Here's everything you need to know about the Move, Exercise, and Stand Rings, accessible via the Activity app on your Apple Watch or the Fitness app on your iPhone.

How Many Calories Should I Enter on My Apple Watch?

Determining how many calories to set as your daily goal isn't one-size-fits-all—it depends on your lifestyle. Your daily activity data is key to deciding this. Here's a guide based on different routines:

Work-from-home without daily exercise: Aim for 300 calories. While this may be a challenge on some days, it’s the minimum recommended for maintaining your health. Take advantage of saved commute time for a walk or some light stretches.
Work-from-home with regular exercise: Set your goal to 400 calories. Follow your Apple Watch's stand reminders to stay active throughout the day.
Office/university routine with long sitting periods: Target 500 calories. Incorporate walking or cycling to increase activity levels.
Exercise several times a week: Aim for 600 calories. Gym sessions, a 5 km run (burning ~200 calories), or a 10 km run (burning over 300 calories) will help you reach this goal.

How to Change Your Move Goal

If you’ve decided to adjust your calorie target, follow these four simple steps:

Open the Activity app on your Apple Watch.
Press firmly on the screen.
Select Change Move Goal from the menu.
Use the + or - buttons to update your daily calorie goal.

Making the Most of Your Apple Watch

By setting the right calorie goal, you’ll unlock the full potential of your Apple Watch as your personal fitness assistant. Whether it's motivating you to move, track workouts, or achieve your fitness goals, the Apple Watch is designed to support your journey.

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