why is apple watch not tracking fitness workout

I recently purchased a watch for my wife birthday over the weekend. Th e watch was purchased to specifically track her workouts but for some reason in the fitness app, it is not tracking. So for example and she bikes ride each day, it is not tracking the workout. It will track her runs but not the bike ride.

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 9

Posted on Jul 24, 2023 5:50 AM

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Rudegar

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Jul 24, 2023 6:14 AM in response to 7sc

did she use the green apple workout app to start her biking exercise?

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