Apple Watch Activity Rings Celebrate a Decade of Fitness and Wellness
Apple is officially celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch Activity Rings on April 24, 2025. To mark this major milestone, the tech giant is launching a special Global Close Your Rings Day challenge. All Apple Watch users are invited to close all three of their Activity Rings on that day to earn a limited-edition award.
What’s Included in the 10-Year Celebration?
Those who complete the challenge will unlock:
- 🏅 A limited-edition animated badge
- 💬 10 exclusive animated stickers for use in Messages
- 📍 A collectible Apple Store pin, available starting April 24 (while supplies last)
The event celebrates a decade of Apple Watch Activity Rings, a feature introduced in 2015 that has become a cornerstone of Apple’s health and fitness ecosystem.
Health Benefits Linked to Closing Activity Rings
Apple also released findings from its Heart and Movement Study, which included data from over 140,000 participants. The results highlight the wellness impact of staying active:
- 📉 48% less likely to experience poor sleep quality
- ❤️ 73% less likely to have an elevated resting heart rate
- 😌 57% less likely to report high stress levels
These trends held true across genders and age groups, suggesting a consistent association between ring closure and better health outcomes.
Not Magic, But Motivating
While the Activity Rings themselves aren’t magic, they serve as a powerful behavioral motivator for those committed to an active lifestyle. The red (Move), green (Exercise), and blue (Stand) rings provide an intuitive daily health goal system that encourages movement, workouts, and regular breaks.
Final Thoughts
Apple Watch continues to play a central role in promoting daily health habits. The 10-year anniversary of Activity Rings is more than just a celebration—it’s a reminder of how small daily goals can lead to big changes over time.
So, on April 24, get moving, stand up, and close your rings—you might just earn more than a badge.
