To view activity rings on iPhone, open the Fitness app, not the Health app. The Activity rings are located in the Fitness app under the Summary tab, where you can tap the rings to see your daily progress for Move, Exercise, and Stand.
Where to view your activity rings on iPhone
The Activity rings are a feature of the Fitness app on iPhone, not the Health app dashboard. To see them, open the Fitness app and go to the Summary tab. Tap the Activity rings to view that day's detailed ring data. This is the only documented path on current Apple support pages. The Health app icon resembles a white square with a red heart in the center.
Understand your Move, Exercise, and Stand rings
What are Activity Rings in the Health App Dashboard? Activity rings are a visual summary of your daily movement, showing Move, Exercise, and Stand progress. Your Activity rings consist of three concentric circles. The Move ring tracks active calories burned; closing it means you have met your daily calorie burn goal. The Exercise ring measures minutes of dedicated activity; the standard goal is 30 minutes per day. The Stand ring counts hours where you stood and moved for at least one minute; closing it requires standing for at least one minute each hour across 12 hours. Each ring fills with color as you progress toward its goal.
How to see activity details for a past day
- Open the Fitness app and go to the Summary tab.
- Tap the Activity rings to open the full activity view.
- Tap a specific date to see that day's complete activity summary, including ring details and workout data.
Customize your goals and summary view
Can I customize my Activity Rings? Yes, you can customize your Move goal. You can adjust your Activity ring goals to better fit your fitness level. In the Fitness app, go to Summary, tap the Activity rings, scroll down, and tap Change Goals. From here, you can adjust your Move, Exercise, and Stand goals for today only, or set a goal schedule that varies by day of the week. To personalize what appears on the Summary screen, tap Edit Summary and select or deselect the data cards you want to see. You can customize ring colors, reorder rings, show or hide specific rings, and change units (e.g., miles vs. kilometers). This is especially useful for users of wearables and fitness apps who want a dashboard tailored to their priorities.
How to pause your activity rings
If you need a break from tracking, you can pause your Activity rings for up to 90 days without breaking your award streak. To pause, go to Fitness app > Summary > Activity rings, scroll down, and tap Pause Rings. To resume, return to the same location and tap Resume Rings. Your streak will continue as if you never paused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my Activity rings sync between my Apple Watch and iPhone?
Yes. Activity data recorded on your Apple Watch syncs automatically to the Fitness app on your iPhone, so your rings are always up to date on both devices.
Are the Activity Rings synced across devices?
Yes, your Activity rings data syncs across your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad via iCloud, keeping your progress consistent everywhere you are signed in with your Apple ID.
Can I share my Activity rings with friends?
Yes. The Fitness app includes Activity Sharing, which lets you share your ring progress with friends and family. You can send each other encouragement, compete in challenges, and celebrate achievements together.
Can I share my Activity data with healthcare professionals?
Yes, you can share health and activity data with healthcare professionals or fitness coaches using the Health Records feature in the Health app.
What should I do if my Activity rings are not updating?
First, make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are connected via Bluetooth and have the latest software updates. Restart both devices. Also check that motion and fitness permissions are enabled for the Fitness app in your iPhone settings.
Can I view Activity rings on an Android phone?
No. Apple’s Activity rings and the Fitness app are only available on iPhone and Apple Watch. There is no documented support for viewing Apple Activity rings on Android devices.
For the wider topic, see wearables and fitness apps.
