How do you end an “open” warm up segment to move on to the “work segments” on a custom workout?

*Apple Watch Ultra (thread wont let me edit watch from series 5)


When creating custom run workouts, my warmups are a series of jogging, Calisthenics, and other items that don’t have a set ending. I set the warmup to “open” and then found that the watch doesn’t appear to let you advance to the next segment, it only seems to let you 1) start a new exercise, or 2) end the workout. Seems like an incredibly odd oversight on Apple’s part. Am I missing something obvious?


Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Jul 15, 2023 10:59 AM

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Jul 16, 2023 01:42 PM in response to skopdx

Greetings skopdx,


In order to create customer workouts, follow these steps:


  1. "Open the Workout app  on your Apple Watch.
  2. Turn the Digital Crown to the workout you want to do.
  3. Tap the More button, scroll to the bottom, then tap Create Workout.
  4. Tap Custom, where you can do the following:
    • Add a warmup period: Tap Warmup, then tap Time, Distance, or Open. You can also add a heart rate alert to the warmup period.
  • Add work and recovery intervals: Tap Add, tap Work or Recovery, then choose Time, Distance, or Open.
    • You can add multiple work and recovery intervals.
    • Add a cooldown period: Tap Cooldown, then tap Time, Distance, or Open. When you choose Open, you can also add a heart rate alert.
    • Name the workout: Tap Untitled below Custom Title, then enter a name.

Note: If you’re doing a stationary workout—Elliptical or Pilates, for example—Distance isn’t an option.

5. Tap Create Workout.

6. The Create Workout button is active only if you’ve added a work or recovery interval." Customize workouts on Apple Watch


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.

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