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Badminton players who use an Apple Watch to track their workouts have found a way to include the sport in their fitness data. While badminton is not listed as a workout option in the Apple Watch Workout app, players can record their badminton sessions by choosing Other as the activity type. After ending the workout, they can then name it as badminton, which will be saved as a Quick Start option for future sessions.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to add badminton to Apple Watch Workout app | Tap on the menu option for Name Workout and choose Badminton from the list of activity types. Alternatively, choose "Other" as the activity type. |
| How to record a badminton workout | Use the TennisKeeper app on your iPhone to update your workout information such as scores, opponent names, and location. |
| How to track calories burned | The Apple Watch credits one minute of Exercise for each full minute of the workout and Active calories at a rate equivalent to a brisk walk or based on data from the heart rate sensor, whichever is higher. |
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What You'll Learn
Choosing 'Other' as the activity type
To record a badminton workout on your Apple Watch, you should first start a workout in the Workout app, choosing "Other" as the activity type. This category should be selected when the type of workout you are doing is neither included within nor similar to those on the main list of activities.
After starting your workout, you can play badminton as you normally would. The Apple Watch will credit you with one minute of Exercise for each full minute of the workout. It will also calculate your Active Calories, basing this on either data from the heart rate sensor or the equivalent of a brisk walk, whichever is higher.
Once you have finished playing badminton, remember to end the workout. Then, when you are given the option to name the workout, choose Badminton from the list of activity types. If Badminton does not appear on this list, you can select "Name Workout" and choose Badminton from there.
If you use the TennisKeeper app, you can also sync your workout to Apple Health, allowing it to count towards your daily Move and Exercise Goals.
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Badminton workouts and Apple Health
Apple Watch users have reported that the Workout app does not have badminton as a default option when trying to track their badminton workouts and calories burnt. However, there is a way to manually add badminton as a workout type.
To record and label a badminton workout, start by opening the Workout app on your Apple Watch. When starting a new workout, choose "'Other'" as the activity type. "Other" should be selected when recording workouts for types of activity that are neither included within nor sufficiently similar to those within the main list. This will allow you to track your active calories at a rate equivalent to a brisk walk or based on data from the heart rate sensor, whichever is higher.
After you have finished your badminton session, remember to end the workout on your Apple Watch. When ending the workout, tap on the menu option for Name Workout and choose Badminton from the list of activity types. This will allow you to label your workout as badminton.
The workouts that you do most often will be added to the Workout app automatically as Quick Start options, including badminton, once you have labelled a few workouts as such. This means that in the future, you will not have to select "Other" every time you start a badminton workout, and you will be able to select badminton directly from the list of activity types.
It is important to note that some users have reported that the Apple Watch does not automatically detect badminton workouts, even after creating a new workout category for badminton. This means that you may need to remember to start and end your workouts manually each time you play badminton.
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Automatic Workout Detection
While the Apple Watch does not have an automatic workout detection feature for badminton, you can manually add your badminton workouts to the Health app. To do this, open the Workout app on your Apple Watch and start a workout by choosing "Other" as the activity type. Make sure to also end the workout within the app when you're done playing badminton. This will allow the app to record your active calories and movements during the game.
After ending the workout, you can label it as badminton. Tap on the "Name Workout" option and choose Badminton from the list of activity types. The workouts you do most often will be added to the Workout app automatically as Quick Start options, including their labels.
It is important to note that the Apple Watch may not track all of your movements or calories burned during a badminton game. To ensure the most accurate data, make sure you have Wrist Detection enabled in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone (My Watch > General > Wrist Detection).
While the Apple Watch does not have automatic workout detection for badminton, other fitness trackers like Fitbit offer this feature. Fitbit can automatically detect badminton games and provide data on pulse, calories, and duration.
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Tracking movements and calories
To track your movements and calories during a badminton game using an Apple Watch, you can use the Workout app. Start by opening the Workout app on your Apple Watch. Scroll down and select "Other" as the activity type. Then, tap "Start" to begin tracking your workout. After you finish playing badminton, remember to end the workout by tapping the menu option and choosing Badminton from the list of activity types.
The Apple Watch will credit you with one minute of Exercise for each full minute of the workout and Active calories at a rate equivalent to a brisk walk or based on data from the heart rate sensor, whichever is higher. Over time, if badminton becomes one of your most frequently performed workouts, it will be added to the Workout app's Quick Start options.
Please note that the Apple Watch only tracks heart rate, calories, and time for badminton, and there is no specific movement tracking. The calorie-burning calculation for "Other" activities assumes a brisk walk, and additional calories are credited based on heart rate data. This may result in a lower calorie burn estimation than actual badminton play, as wrist-based heart rate monitors may not capture sudden intensity changes accurately.
Some users have reported burning 1800 calories in 3.5 hours of play, with an average heart rate of 157bpm, while others have reported burning 300 calories in 5 hours of play. These discrepancies could be due to varying playing styles, intensity levels, and individual differences.
Compared to other dedicated sports watches or fitness trackers, the Apple Watch may provide more basic tracking insights for badminton.
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TennisKeeper app
If you want to record a badminton session on your Apple Watch, you can do so by using the TennisKeeper app. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add badminton workouts to your Apple Watch using the TennisKeeper app:
Firstly, when you're about to start your badminton session, open the TennisKeeper app on your Apple Watch and start a new workout. Make sure you select "Other" as the activity type, as badminton is not listed as a specific workout option by default. By choosing "Other," you can record workouts that are not included in the main list of activities.
During your badminton session, the Apple Watch will track your movement and calories burnt. It will credit you with active calories at a rate equivalent to a brisk walk, and it will also factor in data from your heart rate sensor to calculate additional calorie burn accurately.
Once you've finished your badminton session, remember to end the workout on your Apple Watch. At this point, you can name your workout as 'Badminton' and save it. Your Apple Watch will then remember this, and badminton will be added to your list of activity types.
Finally, open the TennisKeeper app on your iPhone as soon as possible after your session to update your workout information. Here, you can add further details such as your scores, opponent names, and the location of the game. TennisKeeper will also sync your workout data with Apple Health, contributing to your daily Move and Exercise Goals.
By following these steps and using the TennisKeeper app, you can effectively track your badminton workouts on your Apple Watch and gain insightful post-workout analytics.
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Frequently asked questions
Start a workout in the Workout app using "Other" as the activity type. Remember to end the workout when you're done.
When ending the workout, tap on the "Name Workout" menu option and choose Badminton from the list of activity types.
The workouts you do most often will be added to the Workout app automatically as Quick Start options, including their labels.
Yes, you can use third-party apps such as TennisKeeper to record additional information such as scores, opponent names, and location.
