Is downhill skiing an activity that can be tracked on the watch?
Is downhill skiing an activity that can be tracked on the watch?
Apple Watch Series 3
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Whilst downhill skiing is not one of the main activity types in the built-in Workout app on Apple Watch, you can still use the app to record your skiing as workouts, which can then be labelled as "Downhill Skiing".
When recording workouts via the Workout app, for the most accurate tracking of results, be sure to choose the activity type that most closely matches your workout. This enables your watch to use the most appropriate sensors and data sources when estimating results, including using tailored calorie calculations for certain activities.
To record workouts that are neither included within nor sufficiently similar to those in the main list - including for downhill skiing - choose "Other" as the activity type.
This credits one minute of Exercise for each full minute of the workout and Active Calories (Move goal) at a rate equivalent to a brisk walk or based on data from the heart rate sensor, whichever is higher.
For the best performance from the heart rate sensor during your workouts, ensure that you wear your watch snugly (but not too tightly) on the top of your wrist. Apple suggests that you consider tightening the band before starting a workout and loosening it again afterwards.
When ending your Other workout, tap the option to "Name Workout" to label it from a range of activity types, which include "Downhill Skiing".
More information:
Work out with your Apple Watch - Apple Support