How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break

While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 11.

The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep track of your daily movement, exercise, and standing goals. However, there are situations where keeping them active isn't practical.

For instance, maintaining your usual activity level could interfere with the recovery process if you're recovering from an illness or injury. Pausing the rings allows you to prioritize healing without feeling pressured to meet daily goals.

Additionally, you might not be as active as usual during vacations or rest periods. Pausing the rings helps preserve your motivation and avoids disrupting your streaks and achievements.

How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11

With watchOS 11, Apple has made it easier to manage your Activity Rings, including pausing them when necessary.

Pausing the Activity Rings on watchOS 11 is a straightforward process

1. Press the Digital Crown to open the app grid.
2. Tap on the Activity app. Once inside, tap the rings.
3. Look for Pause Rings and tap to choose how long a pause you want

You can set that pause to be for any length of time you want. If you're going to be away, you can set a date of when you're back, for instance.

When you're ready to resume tracking, tap Resume Rings and the Activity Rings will begin monitoring your movements again.

Pausing the Activity Rings on watchOS 11 is a straightforward process that adds flexibility to how users manage their daily fitness goals. Whether taking a break for health reasons or enjoying a vacation, the feature ensures that your activity tracking is as realistic and accommodating as possible.