Activity—watch does not record accurately when walking with walking poles (Nordic walking). HELP

I’ve started walking with walking poles. Doing so my Apple Watch does not record my activity correctly.

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 08:03 AM

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Sep 19, 2022 08:10 AM in response to nita248

Which workout type do you use to measure the workout with?.

nita248 Author

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Sep 20, 2022 02:31 PM in response to Community User

I have used outdoor walk, other and hike.

Sep 20, 2022 04:15 PM in response to nita248

Other would be the best one to use although it won't measure distance,it will only measure time and calories burnt.

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