Delete a workout directly on your Apple Watch
The fastest way to remove a workout is to delete it right from your watch. Open the Workout app, swipe left on the workout you want to remove, and tap the trash icon. The workout disappears when ready — you do not need to confirm the deletion or sync anything afterward.
This method works whether the workout was recorded on your watch or synced from another device. The deletion happens when ready and cannot be undone, so make sure you have selected the correct workout before swiping.
Key Takeaways
- Swipe left on any workout in the Workout app on your watch and tap the trash icon to delete it in seconds.
- You can also delete workouts through the Fitness app on your iPhone by opening the workout details and tapping Edit, then Delete Workout.
- Deleted workouts are removed from your activity rings and all health data when ready — the deletion cannot be reversed.
- If you delete a workout by mistake, you can manually re-enter it by creating a new workout with the same date and duration.
Delete a workout using your iPhone
If you prefer to manage your workouts on your phone, open the Fitness app and find the workout in your history. Tap on the workout to open its details, then tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select Edit. Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Workout, then confirm.
This method gives you a better view of all your workout details before you delete, so it is useful if you are trying to find a specific workout among many entries. The deletion syncs to your watch within a few minutes.
What happens when you delete a workout
When you delete a workout, it removes the activity from your rings for that day. If the workout was the only thing that closed your Move ring, your ring status changes when ready. The workout also disappears from your health data and cannot be recovered through the Fitness app.
Any calories burned, distance traveled, or time recorded in that workout are subtracted from your daily totals. If you are tracking progress toward a weekly or monthly goal, the deletion will affect those numbers as well.
Recover a deleted workout manually
Apple Watch does not have an undo function for deleted workouts, but you can recreate one if you remember the details. Open the Workout app on your watch, start a new workout of the same type, and manually enter the duration and intensity. You will need to do this on the day you want the workout to appear, or the date will be wrong.
This is not ideal for recovering exact data — you will lose the precise minute-by-minute record of your heart rate and pace. However, it restores the basic workout entry and closes your rings for that day if that is what you need.
Delete multiple workouts at once
If you want to remove several workouts, the iPhone method is faster than deleting one at a time on your watch. Open the Fitness app, scroll through your history, and tap each workout you want to delete. Tap the three dots, select Edit, and delete. You can do this for several workouts in a row without closing the app between deletions.
On your watch, you must delete workouts one at a time by swiping and tapping the trash icon. There is no batch delete option, so if you have many workouts to remove, your iPhone is the better choice.
Why you might want to delete a workout
You might delete a workout if it was recorded by mistake — for example, if you left the Workout app running while you were not actually exercising. You might also delete one if the data seems wrong, like a workout that shows an impossible pace or duration. Some people delete workouts to reset their rings or to remove a day they do not want counted in their activity history.
Keep in mind that deleting a workout affects your long-term activity data and trends. If you are using your Apple Watch to track fitness over weeks or months, removing workouts will change the picture of your overall activity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a deleted workout?
No, Apple Watch does not have an undo feature for deleted workouts. Once you tap the trash icon or confirm the deletion, the workout is gone permanently. If you need the workout back, you can manually create a new one with the same details, though you will lose the precise heart rate and pace data.
Does deleting a workout on my watch also delete it from my iPhone?
Yes, deletions sync between your watch and iPhone within a few minutes. If you delete on your watch, it disappears from the Fitness app on your phone. The same is true in reverse — delete on your iPhone and it removes from your watch.
Will deleting a workout affect my activity rings?
Yes, the workout is removed from your daily totals when ready. If that workout was helping you close your Move ring, your ring status will change. The deletion also affects your weekly and monthly activity data.
What if I delete a workout by mistake?
You cannot recover the exact data, but you can create a new workout entry with the same type, date, and duration. Open the Workout app, start a new workout, and manually set the time. This restores the basic entry and closes your rings, though the detailed metrics will be different.
Can I delete workouts from other apps like Strava or Nike Run Club?
Those apps store their own copies of your workouts separately from Apple Watch. Deleting a workout from Apple Watch does not delete it from third-party apps. You must delete it in each app individually if you want it removed everywhere.