Once your workout is underway, the live screen on your Apple Watch becomes an interactive dashboard for your activity. This guide shows you how to view your data, customize metrics, control media, and manage your workout session directly from your wrist.
The main workout screen displays your heart rate zones at the top, current heart rate in the center, and two customizable metrics at the bottom.
To change a displayed metric, long-press on either the left or right metric field. Scroll through the list of available options and tap the one you want to see.
Use the Digital Crown to scroll down. This will reveal detailed graphs showing your heart rate and elevation changes throughout the workout.
Swipe right from the main workout screen to access your media controls. You can play, pause, and skip music or podcasts from here.
Swipe left to open the control panel. Here you can tap Pause to pause the session, Lock to activate the water lock and prevent accidental screen taps, or Hold to End to finish and save your workout.
This article explains how to navigate and use the live workout screen on your Apple Watch. You learned how to customize data fields in real-time, view detailed performance graphs, control your music, and access essential workout controls like pause, lock, and end.
