How to Make Your Apple Watch as Accurate as Possible

[@ShervinShares]

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[@MarkWhiteartist]

Putting everything in the beginning by eight seconds is a godsend and deserves my like.

[@danoliver7161]

Chest strap is also essential for weight training as holding a tight grip around a bar will alter blood flow past the wrist leading to an inaccurate measurement from the optical HR sensor.

[@JoelLong]

Tip 7 is on point…..calibration is the key to getting the indoor run perfect.

[@MarinoBMX]

watched 8seg of the vid and got the info I wanted, bless you

[@Rngrs3910]

Any idea what the difference between HIIT, Cross Training, and Functional Fitness are on the watch app? Which is best for CrossFit, or does it even matter?

[@lukepaulson3428]

Great video! There is literally nobody else providing the information you provide. Thank you.

[@ShervinShares]

THANK YOU! What info should I provide next?

[@noxious_nights]

um, apple???

[@aprilortiz8230]

Ever since I started my health journey about 1 1/2 yr ago, I have only checked my weight once about 1 year ago and it was only because a friend repeatedly asked me to step on the scale. I’m someone who has had an eating disorder in the past and so looking at numbers on a scale will either cause me to not want to eat to see the numbers keep going lower and lower or if I don’t see it changing or I see it get higher, it’ll send me through an emotional binge eating episode. Not checking my weight has prevented me from doing either. I focus on my exercise minutes, PR, stand goals, move goals, steps, vo2 max and fueling my body with good foods and it has helped me personally to stay on track. Not saying everyone should do the same, just saying that that’s what worked for me personally.

[@adiaz1182]

I used indoor walk option while using a treadmill. Did a 1 mile walk and watch said I did .20! Advice?

[@brandonleefilms-weddings]

Learned so much here, had no idea I could switch the orientation of the watch (crown facing your hand as a lefty.) You didn’t cover it in the video, but I saw the way you were wearing it, and I was like oh hell yeah fixing that now!

[@ShervinShares]

Oh yes! Didn’t realize that was not known

[@Slimothy]

*He blurred if he's in a wheelchair or not. I guess we will never know...*

[@freelasenegocioshomeoffice]

which apple watch do you have and where did you get that yellow band from?

[@alialshamsi9381]

May you please share the scale name? I do have a smart scale but can’t connect it with the health app

[@mervebayrak6929]

I was looking for same thing too! I really wanna know which scale he is using :)

[@mlegrand]

I’m one of your kids that you don’t know about. This video is so good, I was going to add some tips but you touched on all of my ideas. You bastard. 😂

[@ShervinShares]

LOLOL oh no! haha thank you

[@korsveien]

A great tip to set up a focus mode called training, Account automatically play music list Who can call you or text you other stuff too that’s great for not being disturb during workout session.

[@LuggageChestHead]

Can you emphasize an actual wireless weightscale for apple health?

[@jooeytrips]

11:00 how are you getting that GPS Lock arrow and status, please explain how to activate this feature. Thanks

[@ShervinShares]

activation "precision start" under settings -> workout. it's only available on Ultras

[@jooeytrips]

@@ShervinShares Thanks, I have the Ultra 2, also I just discovered while in the same settings, the ability to toggle on the pause feature that has been throwing off some of my really good trail runs because of it pausing by hitting the digital crown I’ve been using water lock feature on my trail runs to prevent the unwanted pausing, now I don’t have to because the pause has been toggled off, which now allows my digital crown to never pause my workouts. 😁

[@coffeecat086]

I wish that there was a way to use walking and wheelchair settings at once: I go between using crutches and a manual wheelchair in places like stores and I wish it had a setting since there are several folks who do this.

[@michaeldew7842]

Hey in your health section you forgot to blur when you clicked on each category. Might be able to cover/edit in yt studio

[@michaeldew7842]

0:40 mark

[@nirajshuklaNL]

@@michaeldew7842early gang

[@Rrgblitz403]

Just noticed that

[@ЭнрикеЧурин]

lol, came here to laugh at this fact

[@rolandsmash]

All this time I thought he was in his forties. 💀

[@nathantelini1]

Love these videos mate! Ever thought of making a video on the best gadgets/apps/tech that syncs with apple health? Keep up the good work boss!🤙🏼

[@ShervinShares]

great idea! I'll add to my list

[@SperryTV]

Hey man love the videos.. I think a good video idea is to how to properly calibrate your move goals to compete against friends. I cant find any good/accurate videos on how to make it so competition amoungst friends of differeant weight/sex is even and competitve. Not sure if there is even a way but if there is I havent found it and would love to know!

[@ShervinShares]

that's a great idea!

[@Ilovesushi123456]

PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO FOR ALL APPLE WATCH WORKOUTS AND CUSTOMIZATIONS! You are a god send!

[@maheshwareswar9969]

Is the Apple fitness app on the phone accurate in terms of pedometer and calories burned?

[@butrosajami8766]

Great video! Didn’t know about calibration. One thing I think you should include though… regularly updating your body measurements in the health app. I believe they tie into an accurate calorie burn calculation.

[@burnt-pie1748]

that is...quite literally the first thing he mentioned? like literally tip 1 lmao...

[@Kitanaii]

As someone with a full sleeve tattoo on my watch-arm, I do struggle with it locking itself constantly if I don’t have it on the one small ink-free spot. I also have to wear it more tight that I would prefer to, so it doesn’t move from that spot 😅 so good point

[@JD_Therapy]

Same boat !!

[@ShervinShares]

good to know!

[@ericmendoza9305]

Same, they need to fix this!

[@dmalcantara]

@@ericmendoza9305minority gets less priority

[@simonshakespeare82]

I have turned off that setting so it can’t lock any more my main issue is that it keeps pausing during workouts even though I also have those settings off & think it’s due to my tattoos too

[@DizkehObvio]

Is it necessary to pause the training in the training application while I rest between sets when I am strength training so that it measures my calories more accurately?

[@RathOX]

You can mark segments as well.

[@ramone167]

All very useful info but I’m still having a problem with my exercises pausing 😅n their own in the middle of a workout, very frustrating. Auto pause is off, watch is calibrated, location services on etc. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@ChrisSh1984]

I’ve been using Apple Watches since the Series 2 and they’re amazing but they collect all this data and don’t really do anything with it other than trending notifications every now and then. I bought a Forerunner 265 and I prefer my Apple Watch S8 in terms of user experience but with a Garmin it feels like I can make informed decisions on my health with the data. My question is, I only run and do strength training 3-4 times a week and yet you’re way more athletic than me and prefer and Apple Watch. Am I missing something? I love having one device without subscriptions that I can use for workouts

[@mb-iu4wh]

Agreed! I appreciate my Apple Watch but I feel it could do so much more with all these datas it collects...

[@ChrisSh1984]

@@mb-iu4wh 100%. There is a gap in the market when it comes to iOS to create an app similar to Garmin Connect. This morning, after doing a 3 mile run yesterday and a 30 minute strength training session in the evening, my Garmin Forerunner told me to have a rest day because it looked at the data and knew my body needs to recover. It also gives me so many insights into my health and what to do to improve things. I could run a marathon and the next day my AW would say "make sure you close your rings today!"

[@ShervinShares]

i love that it's a phone & fitness tracker. what are examples of decisions that you make based on your Garmin? what data specifically do you use from it?

[@ChrisSh1984]

@@ShervinShares I just wanted to say that I'm a huge fan of your channel by the way, so I hope my comment didn't come across like I was being arsey. I'm no where near as serious as you when it comes to fitness but I want to up my game and get back into half marathons. I've only been wearing it for 2 weeks but it recommends specific workouts or rest days, I can ensure I get a nice split of anaerobic/aerobic exercise, it gives me predictions on race times, monitors stress and I can even do training plans too. Some of the above can be done via the AW but it requires a myriad of different apps. I just wish Apple did more with the data it collected and you were less reliant on third party apps. The actual UX of Apple Watches are second to none. When I first used my Garmin, it felt like I'd gone back in time. Circling back to my original question, I guess I was just curious as you're far fitter and a better runner than me. Maybe I'm just overthinking it all.

[@ChrisSh1984]

ps I just got into work and I'm not feeling 100% and I have a load of deadlines due today. My watch just pinged me a message to say that it can tell I'm a little more stressed than normal and it recommended me to do some breathwork.

[@puali00]

I really love & respect your content Shervin. You are one of my go-to health guys and you're definitely my go-to wearable guy. My other go-to health guys are .. - KBoges for Calisthenics - Nick Bare for Hybrid-Training - Jeremy Ethier for Weight-Training Also, you introduced me to Vivobarefoot and Whoop. Big Mahalo Player!

[@DylanPattyn]

ShervinJan, One issue I have is quite odd…. I wear a Fitbit Versa 4 as well and use it with my Apple Watch to audit each other. When running Apple Watch seems to count about 15% more distance than the Fitbit, but when walking it’s the opposite… any ideas?

[@GOMD77]

Unlock with apple watch helps a ton! Ty!

[@bart1482000]

Even with all the correct settings on and I calibrate the watch doing outdoor runs. The treadmill runs are so off. I’ll run at 8:30 pace on the treadmill and on the watch I don’t hit a mile till 10:00 and sometimes it can be 10:30 . Is there any way to fix this!? Love ur videos by the way!

[@ShervinShares]

best tip is to get a foot pod connected to Apple Watch. that'll get more accurate distances. This is the best in market right now Stryd Pod: stryd.live/ShervinShares

[@Akket85]

I have had my Applewatch and iPhone for a few days now and I am totally thrilled.

[@michaelsullivan3536]

Man, this video and the Calorie one is great stuff.

[@degelhia7402]

I used it as armband during weight training, it’s surprisingly accurate 🤣

[@ShervinShares]

woah that's cool

[@chrissimmonds4898]

My watch keeps pausing workouts. No matter what I turn off or on it still does it. Anything you know/ recommend to fix that ?

[@benstanden7783]

So when I’m running my watch pauses, same when I’m doing work outs in the gym I now use another app but do you think it’s because I have tattoos on my left wrist where I wear my watch

[@Buttabrown]

Mine does the same thing it’s kind of annoying

[@HuntingKilos]

Many tips for powerlifters that use wrist wraps ? I flip my watch to about mid forearm and it pauses my workouts continuously so therefore i cant measure energy exerted in squat and bench

[@raymontepires]

What’s the difference between funcional fitness and cross training? For crossfit 🤔

[@eugenefedorov3498]

If there any way how i can set some limit of hurt rate when apple watch start alarm me that i need to chill down?

[@scurvychef2]

Can’t figure out how to get heart rate calls since the watchOS update. For the most part the update has done nothing for me but move everything around like my local grocery store I know where nothing is anymore

[@ehgagaring]

What’s the smart scale you use that integrates with apple health? Reply please

[@CarlMims]

Withings Body Cardio and their BP cuff work great with lots of extra stats

[@ericrodney2461]

Did they get rid of the gps locking icon when you start a run? I have a ultra 2 and that doesn’t appear when I start a run

[@adriankikes4463]

Do you have to be outdoors for the walk?

[@SteamedBunify]

Do you recommend adjusting your weight by 7kg down in the settings so that the calorie burned doesn’t overestimate it too much? Because the less you weigh the less calories you burn?

[@Shakenbake1293]

Any specific apple watch you would recommend for someone who doesn't have one yet? I'm an avid gym goer and have always thought about getting one, just not sure which one to go with out of all the options.

[@andrewbell8837]

My watch 7 is intermittent reading heart rate. Usually above 100BPM. I do wear a strap but it didn’t work. It seems the Bluetooth on my watch is different version to my old strap. Note that heart rate associated with doing EKG is different method. Holding the button closes a circuit between your finger and watch on your other wrist.

[@CanInelli]

I noticed you wear Garmin on one wrist and AWU on the other. How does that work and how do you prevent confusion when both devices transfer their data to iPhone? I have been using AWU but I bought an Epix Pro today to use for open water swimming and pool swim training (AWU's open water swim gps is not reliable and doesn't support structured pool workouts). How can I use both device efficiently and without any conflicts or duplicate data?

[@ShervinShares]

I sync both to Apple Health & if you're switching wearing the two. it shouldn't conflict since all your data will be synced to Apple Health after your workouts are complete

[@CanInelli]

@@ShervinShares I heard that Garmin Connect doesn't export GPS data to Apple Health, so the workout map and GPS data do not appear on Healthfit or Apple Health. Is there a workaround to this? or is it updated and Garmin connect export the map nowadays?

[@ShervinShares]

@@CanInelli HealthFit app might be the best workaround for this?

[@CanInelli]

HealthFit App doesn't get data from Garmin Connect. How do you connect Healthfit to Garmin? I don't see Garmin option in Healthfit settings.@@ShervinShares

[@EkoPurwanto]

One thing that iwatch can do but other GPS/Sports watch can't do. You set your watch for a running/walking/work out mode, whenever you need to get back to regular watch display, you can always do that, just click on the crown and the display get back to watch display, and you can still continue work out. This such mode, can not be done in Suunto, Garmin and or Coros watch.

[@kidd8393]

Hey what about Apps Like Bevel and Athletics? How do they compare to Whoop and Garmin in terms of recovery and sleep score accuracy? Could be a great video!

[@MikeyReacts33]

I’ve been having issue lately.. when I’m doing a workout.. it keeps asking if I’m done. Like 4-6 times during a Workout. Even when I’m doing an Apple treadmill workout. So irritating. Both phone and watch are up to date.

[@Smarr1806]

How do you get the Apple Watch to track cardio fitness I just bought the series 9 and it says no data for cardio fitness do I have to do something else

[@tombagley10]

When paired with a HRM like the H10, can you take the Apple Watch off and still record? For Boxing/MMA for example…

[@joelcoates9281]

that smile at 6:46, I didn't miss it 🤫

[@DudeNamedTim]

you mentioned Mind/Body for sauna, can the apple watches handle the heat/environments of a sauna?

[@Mrpov_]

Yea for sure

[@dcdno_one2393]

I don’t suggest changing weight regularly as it will affect your VO2max reports and then you can’t compare from one fitness point to another.

[@hossamsrt7261]

In the fitness program there’s more choice running pace how can to activate it?? Because I tried to activate it bu he ne more data which data they means?

[@tallicafan85]

i like how it has hiking, running, swimming and so many activities but it doesn't even have kayaking? dont know how i will track that.

[@incogyt]

So what happens if you use Gymkit but the treadmill hasn't been calibrated in a while. Could provide inaccurate data? Obviously this is not specific to the apple watch but something to keep in mind

[@JJ-fy1sc]

Got a new SE 2 and while standing still drying my hair it said I did almost 100 steps. :/ Same problem I had years ago and returned two watches even after calibration. How the heck do you avoid this? Its the same when standing baking or cooking. so irritating.

[@Tarn520]

I love your Ultra band. Who makes it and where did you get it? Thanks!

[@jjtrejo4125]

i did notice that when you’re pushing a stroller it doesn’t track your steps. i had 3,500 steps and my sister had 10,000 steps. we walked the exact same at the same time and the same speed and because she never touched the stroller, i didn’t get to track all of that.

[@AndreasGawelczyk]

Same issue here. My workaround is to start a outdoor walk with open goal. This will track it too

[@ShervinShares]

start an outdoor walk so it uses more sensors to measure your walk! or else passively it uses less sensors & captures less steps

[@jjtrejo4125]

@@ShervinShares i hadn’t known that until i watched your video lol and thank you for the tip!

[@bellovary88]

Wish they would add a rucking workout option so my VO2 max data wouldn’t be trash

[@SatwikArora-k8l]

Even if i do one hour walk my calories count on apple watch is very less. Earlier it was fine but now calories count is very slow. Even if i m not doing workout but still red ring moves very slowly. Any help?

[@Santos-ek8md]

Will my MyZone chest strap be compatible w/Apple watch series 9? Thx 🙏

[@shibby22182]

I’ve heard if you have your phone it will use that data for movement if your watch isn’t moving but your phone is?

[@ShervinShares]

possibly!

[@PomPiDoum]

0:43 we can see all your information at the bottom

[@ShervinShares]

eeek fixing

[@iiBulleTz]

This guy one of the boys forsure

[@ShervinShares]

👊

[@anuragpati4057]

My Apple Watch series 10 is showing heart rate while kept on any surface like bed or table. It’s even measuring the heart rate of table. How come is this possible. It should show some warning when am not wearing the watch ryt? But it’s showing the heart rate of the table when clicked the heart app.

[@muggetsuwow3758]

hvr not adding more measures after activating afib. Anyone else?

[@thomasulleland2221]

If the calorie is off would it work to set myself ass shorter, and lighter in weight to get it accurate?

[@nafavola]

Hi man! I recently found your channel and I really enjoy your content. Especially the fact that you incorporate science in many of your videos so that we actually see the real numbers. I just recently got an apple watch myself and am trying to change my lifestyle. It's an exciting world and your videos definitely inspires me. Thank you!

[@AnthonyAllioo]

Can’t use wrist detection because apple workouts doesn’t work correctly on my wrists because I have tattoos. Every other workout app works fine but I like using the Apple workout one and I always forget to turn it on and off. Wish they made it easier to automatically or manual turn it on and off during workouts.

[@R1d3rBul]

Awesome tips sir, do you have similar information for other brands, for example Huawei Watch ?

[@ShervinShares]

I do not!

[@o2centre697]

I don't use wrist detection and the watch does send me stand notifications.

[@JoeBlow-mw5oo]

Has anyone ever tried wearing one with lifting straps? Like will it work if you had to pull it up your arm another inch?

[@Seth-pj1po]

@@JoeBlow-mw5oo yes it seems to work fine, maybe not as accurate but I haven’t had any issues

[@travisdefalco4546]

What scale do you recommend?

[@jamesecurtis1705]

That’s funny. Many times I have to switch my watch to the bottom of my wrist because either it does not read my BP at all or it reads lower than it actually is.

[@joaomarto4791]

Hi Sir can you help me ? I bought an Apple Watch Ultra 2, and I did a run yesterday and I didn’t see thar GPS icon on the screen.. how can I see it ? Thank you very much

[@ShervinShares]

Go to the Watch app and search for “Precision Start” then turn it on!

[@dcdno_one2393]

The benefit of an external heart rate monitor is minimal. The HR monitor in the watch is pretty darn good.

[@rose7996]

Can you suggest the scale you use to measure your weight, which auto syncs with the Apple Watch? Updating my weight is something I always tend to forget to do even though I weigh myself every single day. This would be a life saver.

[@scurvychef2]

He already did a video on biometric scales. I have the Renpho one. It’s kinda the worst one out there but syncs fine and in athlete mode it is close as anything out there.

[@berkeerylmz]

I use xiaomi mi scale 2 its auto syncs with the apple health

[@CarlMims]

Withings

[@bf.258]

Hey man - try the polar H10 as an alternative HRM.

[@danielstrojny4301]

Where can i find information about maximum speed while running?

[@ShervinShares]

google? not sure

[@danielstrojny4301]

@@ShervinShares no no 😀 in fitnes app after running, i don’t see such information about my speed

[@zakymaa]

Well done on the HRV! Keep it up.

[@EricRains]

Is there anyway to have the apple watch say every mile you walk when wearing your airpods can't get this to work? It will announce it on the watch but not in the headphones weird.

[@ShervinShares]

hmmm might have to connect airpods directly to watch rather than your phone

[@EricRains]

@ShervinShares You nailed it you need to connect your airpods to the watch thanks!

[@christpusha]

Because of the light the watch sends through the skin does that mean that the darker skin you have the harder it would be?

[@fireside007]

YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛

[@PERFECTWORKOUT]

A possibility to manually calibrate the kilometers on the watch on the treadmill at the touch of a button would be fantastic with the Apple ultra ❤

[@richardwhaley7497]

What’s a good Bluetooth scale.

[@DirectorMihai]

Wait why doesn’t my ultra show the gps status when starting a workout??

[@lindsay9697]

Some good tips there mate. Motion detection doesn’t work well with anyone that has tattoos on their wrist, Personel experience and a real pain.

[@christophervalenzuela681]

Can u do the same video but for the whoop band

[@HeatSeekingMouse]

Which scale do you use please

[@resdyne9590]

Can you do this for a galaxy watch?

[@awonddy]

How to make my Garmin Fenix 7 watch accurate?

[@ShervinShares]

i would look on Garmin's website!

[@zachbudnick1641]

Bombas socks are one of the best socks I ever wore. What workout would you choose if you sit on a ball and bounce on it as you sit on it my Apple Watch starts tracking a walk workout in the background

[@ShervinShares]

hmmm i dont know for that one!

[@enICEeK]

Hey! What Apple Watch workout do you choose for an AirBike? Thanks!

[@ShervinShares]

indoor cycling might be the closest thing

[@cljoe35]

Stumbled upon this video thanks. I’m trying to improve my heart function.

[@GrindEndeavors]

How do you show that gps arrow on your workout. I have the ultra 2 and I don’t see an option to add that so I can know when my gps has my location before a run.

[@richxps]

Like to know this as well, I checked all settings in my AWU2 ..could it be so quick to lock on that we don't see it ?

[@ShervinShares]

enable "Precision Start" in Workout settings

[@richxps]

@@ShervinShares awesome thank you

[@GrindEndeavors]

@@ShervinShares it worked. Thanks!

[@Bubbleuprubberdown]

I just had eye surgery and have been stuck in doors for a week. My ultra today decided that I did a 10 minute workout and climbed 8 flights within an out. I don’t think I was out of bed yet. 🍎