Motion: What does it measure

• Good-to-know
• How Motion works and what the levels mean
• Where to find Motion

Good-to-know

• Motion is available in the Timeline screen on iOS devices only.

How Motion works and what the levels mean

Motion tracks how much you move throughout the day. Regular movement, such as getting up at least once every hour, is important for your health, while long periods of inactivity can be harmful over time.

Motion is shown across five levels:

• Rest: Barely moving. You may be lying in bed still or meditating.

• Light: Light movement. This includes some arm and hand movement, such as typing on your computer.

• Mild: Gentle movement. Slow full-body movement like walking or slow yoga.

• Moderate: Dynamic movement. Steady, energized movement like a brisk walk or workout.

• Vigorous: Intense movement. High-energy activity, such as running or HIIT.

Higher Motion levels indicate greater overall movement, such as during walking, running, or other active moments. Lower levels reflect periods of reduced movement or sedentary behavior.

It’s important to note that Motion does not measure exercise intensity. For example, activities like weightlifting may show lower Motion levels compared to running or brisk walking, even if they feel physically demanding.

The Motion metric is currently available on iOS devices only.

Where to find Motion

You can view your Motion data in several places:

• Timeline screen

  • Under the Motion icon: Within the graph, you can see how much you move throughout the day and the levels you reach.

    

• Now screen

  • Under Vitals: your Motion level, updated live while wearing the watch.