Here’s how to pause activity streaks in watchOS 11

Apple is set to release watchOS 11 soon, which is going to allow you to take a rest day. The fitness tracker has offered users to close their activity rings since 2015, but it's always cut the streak short if they don't hit the goal - even if they had a good reason.

WatchOS 11 is set to allow you to pause your activity rings for a period, which results in you can pick up when you've recovered or it's safe to do so. If you’re concerned about how to pause activity streaks in watchOS 11, Gadinsider has covered it for you.

How to pause activity streaks in watchOS 11

While much of your Apple Watch can be interfaced with by utilising the Watch app on your iPhone, you can do this directly on the Apple Watch with watchOS 11.

1. Open the Fitness app on your Apple Watch
2. Tap the Summary button in the top-left corner (that's the bar graph)
3. Scroll down using the display or the Digital Crown and select 'Pause Rings'
4. You can then select from options for "Today", "Until Monday", "Until [Next Month]", or set a Custom date.

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Moreover, you can pause your activity rings using our iPhone, too. If you're using iOS 18, launch the Fitness app.

1. Tap the Activity Rings section
2. Scroll down and press the green 'Pause Rings' button
3. Again, you'll get options for "Today", "Until Monday", "Until [Next Month]", or set a Custom date.

Why there’s a need to pause activity rings

There are a lot of reasons you might need to pause your activity rings. For one, you might be travelling, and a long-haul flight is less than ideal for getting your steps in, no matter how many times you march up and down the cabin.

Additionally, it can be useful when you're recovering from an injury, or even just strenuous exercise the day before.