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# startActivity(with:)

Starts the workout session activity, and sets the start date.

```
func startActivity(with date: Date?)
```

## Parameters

`date`

The start date for the workout session.

## See Also

[`HKWorkoutSessionStateRunning`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKWorkoutSessionState/running)

The workout session is running.


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