Apple is preparing a new Apple Watch activity challenge To mark Veterans Day, an event designed to promote daily movement and highlight healthy habits through a one-off challenge open to all watch users.
The proposal is simple: Tuesday November 11th 2025whoever completes any training of at least 11 minutes You will receive the special reward associated with the event. You can use the native Entreno app or any compatible app that records the session within the app. iPhone Health.
What do you get upon completion?
Those who participate and achieve the goal will receive a commemorative badge in the iPhone Fitness app, in addition to a package of animated stickers for use in iMessage and in FaceTime calls or reactions.
How to participate step by step
Before we begin, it's important to understand that recording the session is what counts; the key is to accumulate those points. 11 minute workout on November 11, with the Apple Watch successfully registering it.
- Open the app School of the Apple Watch and choose any mode (walking, running, yoga, cycling, etc.).
- Perform a continuous session of 11 minutes or more the day of the challenge.
- If you prefer another app, make sure that Write about workouts in Health so that they are counted in Fitness.
- Check that the workout appears in the app's history Fitness from the iPhone when finished.
Compatibility and advance notices
The challenge works with the app Apple Training and with any other app that sends data to Health, so you're not limited to a specific type of exercise. Apple typically sends a notification to Apple Watch a few days before to remind you of the date and requirements.
Context of Veterans Day and participation from Spain
Veterans Day is celebrated in the United States to honor those who have served in the armed forces, but the Apple Watch challenge It is also enabled for users outside that country, so from Spain and the rest of Europe you can participate normally.
Tips to avoid getting stuck halfway
To avoid surprises, it's a good idea to start the session with some time to spare and verify that the Apple Watch is recording the training From the very first minute. If you use a third-party app, check its access permissions to Health and that synchronization with Fitness is active.
The Veterans Day challenge encourages you to take action with a specific and easily achievable goal: 11 minutes of exercise in a single day to unlock a Exclusive badge and new stickersAll of this is compatible with the Entreno app and with alternatives that record data in Health, also available for those who face it from Spain or any European country.
