Ten years of chasing my Apple Watch activity rings has genuinely made me healthier

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The tenth anniversary of the Apple Watch is upon us, and with it, the tenth anniversary of the company’s famous fitness tracking rings. In those ten years, my activity levels have run the full spectrum, from training as a serious athlete to bed rest after multiple surgeries. Through it all, Apple’s colorful rings have been a constant companion. My feelings about them have been mixed, but overall, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic after a decade-long relationship. Do you always aim to close your Apple activity rings? 174 votes Yes, religiously. 29 % I do my best, but some days slip by. 52 % I don't care about closing the rings. 18 % Ringing in a decade of influence To recap: Apple’s activity rings are three colorful circles that turn your daily movement into a low-stakes game of self-worth. The pink Move ring tracks active calories burned, the green Exercise ring counts minutes of effort (think brisk walking or more), and the blue Stand ring just want ... Read full article.