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# HKWorkoutActivityType.downhillSkiing

The constant for downhill skiing.

```
case downhillSkiing
```

## Discussion

HealthKit estimates calories for this activity based on the data from Apple Watch’s sensors. This rate is never lower than the brisk walk burn rate when moving.

## Topics

### Monitoring Downhill Skiing Workout Sessions

  <doc://com.apple.healthkit/documentation/HealthKit/receiving-downhill-skiing-and-snowboarding-data>


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