Making tech work for your goals at SUMMIT
If you own an Apple Watch, chances are you’ve seen those three colorful rings dancing around your screen. They might even remind you to stand up, push a little harder during a workout, or celebrate when you “close” one of them. But what do these rings actually mean—and how can they help you get healthier?
At SUMMIT, we focus on progress you can measure. That’s why tools like Apple’s Activity Rings—and our own SUMMIT training app—are great for staying accountable and consistent. Used together, they help you bridge the gap between your in-person sessions and your daily routines.
Let’s break down what each ring represents and how our app helps you close them more often.
Red Ring: MOVE
Purpose: Tracks your active calories burned throughout the day.
This includes workouts, but also everyday activities like walking the dog, running errands, or dancing around the house. It’s all about moving more—not just when you’re in the gym.
How SUMMIT’s App Helps:
Our app gives you workouts you can do on your own, including cardio finishers, core work, and at-home circuits. These are perfect for non-training days and can help boost your total daily movement—making it easier to hit your calorie goal and close that red ring.
Pro Tip: Log any app-based workouts into your Apple Health or sync devices so your movement counts on both platforms.
Green Ring: EXERCISE
Purpose: Measures how many minutes you spend doing activity at or above a brisk walking pace.
The default goal is 30 minutes a day. This doesn’t have to come from a gym session—it can include brisk walks, playing sports, or bodyweight circuits.
How SUMMIT’s App Helps:
We load customized workouts into your app so you can stay active between sessions. Even short routines (like a 15-minute mobility flow or strength workout) can contribute toward your green ring goal—especially when done at the right intensity.
Bonus: Our trainers can see your completed workouts in the app and hold you accountable, helping you maintain consistency even when you’re not physically in the studio.
Blue Ring: STAND
Purpose: Encourages you to stand and move for at least one minute each hour during 12 different hours in the day.
Too much sitting slows down your metabolism, tightens up your hips and lower back, and drains energy. The Stand ring is a great reminder to break that cycle.
How SUMMIT’s App Helps:
Inside the app, you’ll find mobility and stretch routines that are ideal for quick movement breaks. Whether you’re at your desk or in your living room, a 5-minute stretch from the app can help you get credit toward your Stand ring and support recovery between strength sessions.
Pro Tip: Try setting reminders in both the app and your watch to stack healthy habits—one minute to stand, five minutes to move!
Why the Rings + Our App Work Better Together
The Apple Rings show you what’s happening. Our training app gives you the plan and structure to improve it.
At SUMMIT, we believe that what gets tracked, gets improved. That’s why we encourage our clients to use both tools together:
- Apple Watch gives you real-time feedback and visual motivation
- SUMMIT’s App gives you expert-designed workouts, habit tracking, and accountability
Together, they help you:
- Stay mindful of movement goals
- See progress in real time
- Reduce gaps between training sessions
- Make healthy habits part of your everyday life
And because your activity in the app is visible to your coach, we can support you beyond the gym—adjusting your workouts, checking in when needed, and helping you crush your goals faster.
Closing Thoughts from Your Coaches at SUMMIT
We love seeing clients who use their Apple Watch alongside the SUMMIT app—it’s a powerful combination that brings awareness, structure, and momentum to your fitness journey.
If you’re already using your Apple Watch, ask your coach how to sync your training app or how to make your app workouts count toward your rings. And if you’re just getting started, we’ll walk you through it.
Stay consistent. Trust the plan. Close your rings. Let’s keep moving forward—one healthy day at a time.