Apple Watch always pauses in workout, tried multiple suggestions still pauses. How to permanently disable pause?

purchased the new apply watch. have changed all the pause settings to off, yet still with my kettlebell workout, one swing of the bell up and bam, pause. how do i ensure it never pauses? I have all settings and the detail settings in the menu off, tried the other workout and 3 other workout modes. Always pauses, have the watch on the inside of my arm, have to anyway for the kettlebell and have worn with the knob inside the arm, band tight band lose band snug. Tried all of it. Is there a way to workout and set it to never pause unless I choose? Or is the auto pause a thing and the watch is useless for kettlebells and anything similar?

Apple Watch Series 11, watchOS 26

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 10:26 PM

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Dec 12, 2025 1:15 AM in response to blackhearteddove

I'm afraid, the Wrist Detection and/or the heart rate sensor feature is causing this behaviour.

But some measurements will not be available if you disable the Wrist Detection:


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copied from: Lock or unlock Apple Watch - Apple Support



You can use the Feedback link to tell Apple Techs directly, that there are still some issues when using the Workout App.

Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple


Apple Watch always pauses in workout, tried multiple suggestions still pauses. How to permanently disable pause?

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