When you complete a workout, should the “active” calories count towards your move ring or your “total” calories?

When I complete a workout on my Apple Watch, only the “active” calories I burn are counted towards my move ring, not my “total” calories. Wouldn’t it make sense for the “total” to be what is recorded?

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 7

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 7:57 PM

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Jan 12, 2021 2:06 AM in response to AMCG25

Active calories are what you burn during exercise only and they count towards your move ring goal.

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