

Fitbit allows for “resting calories” too. The Move ring is interested in Active, not Resting calories, which is a little more rigorous than Fitbit’s approach. Unlike Fitbit, Apple splits apart “resting calories” (calories you burn just by existing) and “active calories” (burnt through more vigorous activity). The Apple Watch learns your habits so will push you harder the more active you get over time. It wants you to get your heart pumping a bit faster. The Watch looks at your heart rate and movement data, so just going for a walk might not move that green ring as much as you’d think. It’s a great motivation tool.Īpple defines exercise as any activity that’s equivalent to at least a brisk walk. The aim is to complete each ring every day. And the Stand ring shows how often you’ve stood up to stop sitting down. The Exercise ring displays how many minutes of brisk activity you’ve achieved. You can see at a glance how far you are with your daily movement and health goals by looking at the Apple Watch’s colorful three rings, which light up to show your progress. While they work brilliantly with the iPhone, Fitbits do not officially support Apple’s Health Kit, although integration is offered by third-party apps.

Read here for some great tips and advice on how to use the Apple Watch Activity app.
