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This April 24, Apple invites Apple Watch users around the world to celebrate Global Close Your Rings Day by completing all three Activity rings — Move, Exercise, and Stand — to earn an exclusive limited-edition award and a fun set of animated stickers for Messages.
Apple Watch has revolutionized how people approach fitness and wellness. Since the introduction of the Activity rings nearly a decade ago, the feature has provided a simple yet powerful way for users to stay active throughout the day — now with even more motivation than ever.
“Apple Watch has changed how people think about, monitor, and engage with their fitness and health,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s COO. “From encouraging daily movement to offering critical health insights, the Apple Watch continues to empower users around the world.”
Celebrate with a Reward — and a Pin!
On April 24, users who close all three rings will unlock a special digital award, 10 unique animated stickers for Messages, and a custom animated badge. For an extra treat, Apple is giving away a limited-edition pin inspired by the award at Apple Store locations globally, available while supplies last.
Join the Movement: #CloseYourRings
Whether you’re going for a hike, dancing, cycling, or simply walking your dog, Global Close Your Rings Day is the perfect moment to move, explore, and share your journey using the hashtag #CloseYourRings.
New Research Shows the Impact of Staying Active
A recent analysis from the Apple Heart and Movement Study — involving over 140,000 participants — reveals the benefits of consistently closing Activity rings:
- 48% lower risk of poor sleep quality
- 73% less likely to have elevated resting heart rates
- 57% reduced likelihood of experiencing high stress levels
These benefits held true across genders and age groups, highlighting the widespread impact of regular physical activity. Conducted with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the American Heart Association, the study emphasizes how simple habits, like closing your rings, contribute to better overall health.
Apple Watch: Your Everyday Health Companion
Beyond Activity rings, Apple Watch offers a comprehensive suite of fitness and wellness tools:
- Track workouts with validated heart rate and calorie data across dozens of activity types
- Monitor cardio fitness, training load, and recovery
- Keep tabs on heart health, sleep, cycle tracking, and medication
- Gain insights from features like the Vitals app and environmental noise monitoring
And with Apple’s commitment to user privacy, all your health and fitness data is securely encrypted — both on your device and in iCloud.
So mark your calendars, get moving on April 24, and celebrate your progress with the Apple Watch community — one ring at a time.
For more details: Global Close Your Rings Day
