How do I install the MyFitnessPal Apple Watch app?
If the auto-install option is on in your Apple Watch app, the MyFitnessPal app for Apple Watch will install automatically once you've MyFitnessPal on your iPhone.
If auto-install is off, launch the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, and near the bottom of the My Watch page you should have an option to manually install the MFP app from your iPhone to the Apple Watch.
Please note that it may take up to several minutes after updating the iPhone app for the MyFitnessPal app to appear in the list of available Watch apps.
How do I enable step tracking in MyFitnessPal using the Apple Watch?
First, launch the MyFitnessPal app on your Apple Watch.This will register your Apple Watch with the MyFitnessPal app on iPhone.
Second, launch the MyFitnessPal iPhone app, and visit More > Steps. Select "Apple Watch" as your step source. This choice will use data from both the Apple Watch and the M7/M8 chip in the iPhone to track your steps.
What can I do with the MyFitnessPal Apple Watch app?
- use step data from the watch to adjust your calorie goal for the day - walk more to eat more!
- add water to your diary
- quick add Calories
- view your remaining calories for the day
- view your remaining nutrient amounts for the day
- view your steps and your step goal for the day
If the Watch app is unresponsive communicating with the iPhone, exiting and re-launching the Watch app is usually enough to cause un-synced data to process. In some cases it may also be helpful to tap More > Sync on the MyFitnessPal iPhone app.
Apple Watch Exercises
If you have the latest version of the iOS app on your device, all of your Apple Watch exercises will now sync to MyFitnessPal.
The following chart lists the exercises available on your Apple Watch. You may notice that some exercises are not visible to start in your Apple Watch Workout app, but if you start an "Other" workout and choose to rename it when you are done, the exercise should appear there.
Apple Watch Exercises |
Syncs to MyFitnessPal as: |
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American Football
|
Apple Health App Workout
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Archery |
Archery (non-hunting) |
AUS Football |
Apple Health App Workout |
Badminton |
Apple Health App Workout |
Barre |
Apple Health App Workout |
Baseball |
Baseball |
Basketball |
Basketball, game |
Bowling |
Bowling |
Boxing |
Boxing, in ring, general |
Climbing |
Rock climbing, ascending rock |
Core Training |
Apple Health App Workout |
Cricket |
Cricket (batting, bowling) |
Cross Country Skiing |
Skiing, cross-country, 7.5-9 mins per km, moderate effort |
Cross Training |
Apple Health App Workout |
Curling |
Curling |
Dance |
Dancing, general |
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Disk Sports
|
Apple Health App Workout |
Downhill Skiing |
Skiing, downhill, moderate effort |
Elliptical |
Elliptical Trainer |
Equestrian Sports |
Horseback riding, general |
Fencing |
Fencing |
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Fishing
|
Fishing, general |
|
Fitness Gaming
|
Apple Health App Workout |
Flexibility |
Mild stretching |
Functional Training |
Apple Health App Workout |
Golf |
Apple Health App Workout |
Gymnastics |
Gymnastics, general |
Hand Cycling |
Apple Health App Workout |
Handball |
Handball, general |
HIIT |
Circuit Training, general |
Hiking |
Hiking, cross country |
Hockey |
Hockey, ice |
Hunting |
Apple Health App Workout |
Indoor Cycle |
Bicycling, <10mph, leisure (cycling, biking, bike riding) |
Indoor Run |
Running (jogging), 5mph (12 min mile) |
Indoor Walk |
Walking, 2.0 mph, slow pace |
Jump Rope |
Rope jumping, moderate, general |
Kick Boxing |
Kickboxing (including Turbo Jam) |
Lacrosse |
Lacrosse |
Martial Arts |
Martial Arts |
Mind & Body |
Apple Health App Workout |
Mixed Cardio |
Apple Health App Workout |
Open Water Swim |
Swimming laps, freestyle, light/moderate effort |
Other |
Apple Health App Workout |
Outdoor Cycle |
Bicycling, <10mph, leisure (cycling, biking, bike riding) |
Outdoor Run |
Running (jogging), 5mph (12 min mile) |
Outdoor Walk |
Walking, 2.0 mph, slow pace |
Paddling |
Whitewater rafting, kayaking, or canoeing |
Pilates |
Pilates |
Play |
Apple Health App Workout |
Pool Swim |
Swimming laps, freestyle, light/moderate effort |
Racquetball |
Racquetball, casual, general |
Rolling |
Apple Health App Workout |
Rower |
Rowing, stationary, moderate effort |
Rugby |
Rugby |
Sailing |
Sailing, boat/board, windsurfing, general |
Skating |
Skating, roller (rollerblading, rollerblading) |
Snow Sports |
Skiing, snow, general |
Snowboarding |
Apple Health App Workout |
Soccer |
Soccer, competitive |
Softball |
Softball or baseball, fast or slow pitch |
Squash |
Apple Health App Workout |
Stair Stepper |
Stair-treadmill ergometer, general |
Stairs |
Walking, upstairs |
Step training |
Apple Health App Workout |
Strength Training |
Strength Training (weight lifting, weight training) |
Surfing |
Surfing, body or board |
Table Tennis |
Table tennis, ping pong |
| Tai Chi |
Apple Health App Workout
|
Tennis |
Tennis, general |
Track & Field |
Apple Health App Workout |
Volleyball |
Apple Health App Workout |
Water Fitness |
Apple Health App Workout |
Water Polo |
Water Polo |
Water Sports |
Apple Health App Workout |
Wrestling |
Wrestling |
Yoga |
Yoga |
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Please note that even though an exercise may have an assigned label, it may still appear as Apple Health App Workout when it syncs over to MyFitnessPal, but the Duration and Calories Burned should still be the same.
If you are having any issues with an exercise syncing, please contact us here so our support team can take a closer look.
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