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Workout Logging
Updated March 16, 2026
Fuel supports manual workout logging with controls for workout type, duration, and perceived effort so training days are reflected in your energy balance and coaching.
How to log a workout
- Tap Log Workout on Today (enable it in Today View Personalization if you do not see it)
- Pick a workout type from the type picker
- Set duration and perceived effort
- Confirm and save
Fuel estimates calories burned based on the workout type, duration, and intensity, then writes the workout to Apple Health when permissions allow.
Workout type picker
The workout type picker includes common exercise categories. Scroll through the list to find the type that matches your session.
Active calories on Today
After logging a workout, Today displays the active calories burned so you see the full picture of your energy balance for the day. This updates your calories card, energy details, and Health Grade context.
If Dynamic Calories is enabled, a logged workout can also increase your daily calorie target.
Apple Watch workouts vs manual logging
If you wear an Apple Watch during training, workouts sync automatically through Apple Health and appear on Today without manual logging.
Manual logging is for workouts done without the watch — gym sessions where you left the watch in your locker, outdoor activities without the watch, or activities the watch does not track well.
Avoid logging the same workout both on the watch and manually, as this creates duplicate entries that inflate your active energy totals. If you see doubled workout data, check data sources in Apple Health per Apple Health Permissions.
How workouts affect your day
Workouts update several surfaces across Fuel.
| Surface | Effect |
|---|---|
| Energy Balance | Active calories increase, shifting your net energy |
| Health Grade | Movement contributor improves |
| Daily Review | Coaching accounts for training load |
| Streaks | A workout counts as an activity entry for the day |
| Dynamic Calories | Target increases if workout inclusion is enabled |
| Timeline | Workout appears as an entry with calories and duration |