Get Ready to Close Those Rings: Apple Announces Global Activity Challenge with Special Rewards
Apple is encouraging Apple Watch users around the world to get moving on 24th April for its first-ever Global Close Your Rings Day. On this special day, participants are challenged to close all three Activity rings: Move, Exercise, and Stand. Those who complete the challenge will earn a limited-edition award in the Activity app. They’ll also receive a set of 10 animated stickers and an animated badge to use in Messages.
This initiative aims to highlight the powerful role that staying active plays in living a healthier life. It reflects the core philosophy behind the Apple Watch. For the past decade, the Activity rings have offered a simple and engaging way for users to track their daily movement. They’re also highly customisable, helping millions of people work toward their personal fitness goals.
Mark Your Calendars: 24th April is Global Close Your Rings Day
Apple encourages users to embrace the day by engaging in activities they love, pushing their boundaries, or trying something new. Participants are also invited to share their achievements and experiences on social media using the hashtag #CloseYourRings.
Users who achieve the goal of closing all three Activity rings on 24th April will be rewarded with a limited-edition award in the Activity app, along with a pack of 10 animated stickers and an animated badge for the Messages app.
Grab a Commemorative Pin at Apple Stores
To further commemorate the Global Close Your Rings Day, Apple will be offering a special pin inspired by the in-app award. Customers can pick up this physical memento at Apple Store locations worldwide starting April 24th, while supplies last.
The announcement also highlighted new insights from the Apple Heart and Movement Study, which analysed data from over 140,000 participants. The study revealed several significant positive associations. Consistently closing Activity rings was linked to better sleep quality. It was also associated with improved heart health, specifically a lower resting heart rate. Additionally, participants reported lower stress levels, indicating better mental well-being. These benefits were observed across genders and age groups.
Understanding the Apple Watch Activity Rings
The Activity app on Apple Watch tracks three key metrics through its rings:
- Move: Active calories burned throughout the day.
- Exercise: Minutes of brisk activity completed.
- Stand: Number of hours in which the user has stood up and moved for at least one minute.
Users can personalise their daily goals for each ring, offering a tailored approach to fitness. The Apple Watch also offers a wide array of other health and fitness features, including detailed workout tracking, progress monitoring, sleep analysis, heart health notifications, and more.
Privacy at the Forefront of Apple’s Health Features
Apple emphasises that its health and fitness features are grounded in scientific research and adhere to rigorous standards for accuracy, with user privacy being a central consideration in the design and implementation of these tools.
So, mark your calendars for 24th April and get ready to close those rings! It’s a global celebration of movement, and a chance to earn a special digital badge and maybe even a physical pin to show off your commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
