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Apple Health
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Compatible Apple Health Workouts
Introduction
Sync your workouts and body composition data with Apple Health for better progress tracking and personalized workout recommendations.
- Workouts: Send logged workouts to Apple Health and import compatible Apple Health workouts into Fitbod.
- Body Composition: Sync body fat percentage, weight, and lean mass to track changes and refine recommendations over time.
Follow the steps below to enable syncing and ensure the correct permissions are set for seamless data tracking.
How to Connect Apple Health
Follow the below steps to sync Fitbod with Apple Health.
In the Fitbod app:
- Open the Log Tab.
- Tap the Settings icon (top right).
- Scroll to Health Profile.
- Tap Sync with Apple Health.
- Follow the prompts to grant access permissions (see details in Apple Health Sync Permissions).
đź’ˇ Note: You can also enable syncing directly in Apple Health:
- Open Apple Health.
- Tap Your Profile (top right).
- Go to Privacy > Apps > Fitbod.
- Enable Read and Write permissions for workouts and body composition data.
Apple Health Sync Permissions
The following permissions must be enabled to sync workouts between Fitbod and Apple Health:
Workout Syncing
To send Fitbod workouts to Apple Health (Write Access):
- Workouts: Saves workouts to Apple Health.
- Active Energy: Tracks calories burned.
- Heart Rate: Logs heart rate data. (If using Apple Watch.)
To import workouts from Apple Health to Fitbod (Read Access):
- Workouts: Pulls workouts from Apple Health.
- Active Energy: Reads calorie burn data.
- Heart Rate: Includes heart rate info. (If applicable.)
Recommended (for better calorie estimates):
- Date of Birth
- Height
- Sex
- Weight
Body Composition Syncing
You can sync body composition data from Apple Health to view stats like body fat percentage, lean mass, and BMI in the app.
Required permissions (Read & Write Access):
- Body Fat Percentage: Tracks fat mass relative to total body weight.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): Calculates weight in relation to height.
- Lean Body Mass: Tracks muscle, bone, and non-fat tissue weight.
- Waist Circumference: Logs waist measurements for health tracking.
- Weight: Records body weight.
- Height: Recommended to improve body composition calculations.
đź’ˇ Note: Body composition metrics are not calculated in Fitbod. Data can be imported from Apple Health or entered manually within the app. Please check out our Body Composition article for more details about this feature.
Logging & Syncing Workouts
⚠️ Important: Each time you finish a workout, a pop-up will ask if you want to sync it to Apple Health.
- Workouts will only sync if you confirm this option before logging them.
- This allows you to choose which workouts to sync, even if Apple Health is connected.
Syncing with Apple Fitness
To sync workouts with the Apple Fitness app, you’ll need an Apple Watch. Once enabled, any logged workouts will automatically sync to the Fitness app.
Compatible Apple Health Workouts
- Indoor Run
- Elliptical
- Rower
- Outdoor Walk
- Outdoor Run
- Outdoor Cycle
- Indoor Walk
- Indoor Cycle
- Hiking
- Pool Swim
- Open Water Swim
Some workouts, like Yoga, Basketball, and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), are not currently supported in Fitbod along with other activities that are not supported by the app's algorithm.
💡 Tip: If a supported workout isn’t syncing, try disconnecting and reconnecting Apple Health. When prompted, select “Keep” to retain workout data.
FAQ
How can I prioritize Fitbod’s calorie count in Apple Health?
If workout calories burned aren’t showing as expected, you can adjust Apple Health’s data priority:
- Open Apple Health.
- Go to Browse > Active Energy.
- Scroll down to Data Sources & Access > Edit.
- Drag and drop Fitbod to the top.
This ensures Fitbod’s calorie calculations take priority over Apple Watch’s estimates.
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Apple Watch
Table of Contents
How to install Fitbod onto your Apple Watch
How Fitbod uses Apple Health Data
Does Fitbod for Apple Watch work without an iPhone or internet connection?
Can Fitbod be used on the Apple Watch with cellular capabilities without the iPhone?
I'm unable to download Fitbod on my Apple Watch. Why?
Introduction
With the Apple Watch Fitbod app, you can:
- Start your Fitbod workout
- Adjust reps and weight for sets
- Log sets and exercises
- View rest-timers and receive sound/haptic feedback
- Finish your Fitbod workout all without your iPhone (you must be connected to iPhone when starting and finishing a workout)
Additionally, Fitbod will read your heart rate from the Apple Watch and use it to factor into the calories burned calculation. For information about how Fitbod calculates your calories burned for each workout, please visit the How Fitbod Calculates Calories Burned article.
After finishing a workout on the Apple Watch, you must Log Workout on the iPhone in order for your workout to be saved. Fitbod on Apple Watch does not operate over cellular data.
***Important Note:
With Apple's latest release of WatchOS 11 on September 16, 2024, we will no longer support WatchOS 8/Series 3 Apple Watches, as Apple has discontinued support for them with the latest software update.
How to install Fitbod onto your Apple Watch
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone
- My Watch tab
- Scroll to Available Apps
- Find Fitbod
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If you are experiencing issues with installing Fitbod on your Apple Watch, please do a fresh install of the app on your device. If you continue to experience issues after doing so, please email us at support@fitbod.me so our team can assist.
How Fitbod uses Apple Health data
Fitbod uses your Apple Health data to create your body profile (weight, height, gender, and age). Currently, Fitbod only syncs body stats (Weight, Height, Gender and Age) with Apple Health once - when you first connect Health. After that, Fitbod does not auto-update weight if weight changed in Apple Health. This is an upcoming feature.
FAQ
Does Fitbod for Apple Watch work without an iPhone or internet connection?
Yes! You do, however, need to connect to your iPhone when logging a finished workout. After selecting Finish Workout on the Apple Watch, you will be prompted to open Fitbod on your iPhone. From there, you can log your finished workout. Additionally, it is most optimal to have your phone and watch paired during the workout.
Please keep in mind that manually adding sets, replacing exercises, adding exercises, viewing exercise demonstration videos, etc. will require your iPhone.
***Important Note:
The developer kit for WatchOS is very limited so we aren't looking to add additional features to the watch just yet. Improving the Apple Watch and iPhone experience is on our roadmap when our development team feels the watch platform becomes more stable.
Can Fitbod be used on the Apple Watch with cellular capabilities without the iPhone?
No. The Fitbod watch app will operate the same on either the Apple Watch version or the series. That being said, you will need to connect to your iPhone when logging a finished workout.
I'm unable to download Fitbod on my Apple Watch. Why?
We will only support WatchOS 11 and above. Please ensure your Apple Watch is up to date with the latest OS version.
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Apple AirPod Pros
Table of Contents
How to Connect Your AirPod Pros
Introduction to AirPod Pros
AirPod Pros are wireless earbuds developed by Apple. They offer a range of features designed to enhance your listening experience throughout your daily life, including Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. These features, along with many others, provide an exceptional audio experience. When paired with Fitbod, AirPod Pros allow you to use motion detection to log your sets during a workout. You can nod or shake your head to interact with the app while you work out.
How to Connect Your AirPod Pros
Open the Fitbod app
- Select the Log tab (bottom right corner)
- Select the Settings icon (top right corner)
- Select the AirPod Pros (under Connected Hardware)
- Toggle ON Enable your AirPod Pros to Log Sets
Important Note: On this same screen, you can customize how you want to log sets in the app with your preferred head gesture and sensitivity.
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iOS Widget
What does the Fitbod Widget do?
Introduction to iOS Widgets
With iOS 14, you can use widgets on your Home Screen or Today View to keep the information of your favorite apps readily available.
How to add Fitbod's Widget
Widgets are added via the Widget catalog. You can trigger this by:
- Editing your iPhone's home screen
- Tap the + button at the top left
You can also add widgets to your Today View by swiping left on the first page of your Home Screen. TheFitbod app must be opened at least once for the widget to appear in the Widget catalog.
Once you add the widget to your Home Screen it will have placeholder data until you open the app and it sends updated information. Fitbod's widget comes in both small and medium sizes, you can run both the small and medium widgets at the same time.
What does the Fitbod Widget do?
The widget shows how many workouts you have logged this calendar week, what your workout per week goal is, and upcoming workout details. The workouts/week ring will reset at midnight when a new calendar week begins. Third-party workouts will count towards your goal on the widget at this time.
To edit your goal:
- Open the Fitbod app
- Go to the Log tab
- Select the settings icon at the top right
- Scroll down to Weekly Workout Goal
After a workout is logged, the widget will be updated. If you don't see the widget update correctly, try force-quitting Fitbod and reopening it. After 10 seconds, a sync should occur.
The widget with your next workout info will show your very next workout. This next workout is locked for 3 days. If you have not opened the app in some days, the widget will tell you that you need to open the app to see the next workout.
If you have any questions about this feature or would like to share your feedback, please email our Support Team at support@fitbod.me.
Live Activities
Fitbod just got even cooler! With Live activities, you can now see real-time updates of your workout right on your lock screen or in the Dynamic island on your home screen. Track your current exercise, rest timers, workout duration, and progress through sets and reps - all at a glance. It's like having your workout assistance right in your pocket!
How to Use Live Activities
To use the awesome feature, make sure Live Activities is turned on for the Fitbod app in your Phone settings, It's quick and easy to set up!
On your iPhone:
- Go to Settings
- Select Apps (at the bottom of the page)
- Select Fitbod
- Live Activities (toggle ON)
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Connecting Fitbit to Fitbod (iOS Only)
Table of Contents
How to Connect your Fitbit Account
How to Sync your Fitbod activities to Fitbit
Workouts that import into Fitbod
Does Fitbod collect heart rate data from my Fitbit to calculate calories?
How do I avoid duplicate workout entries posting to my Fitbit feed?
How to Connect your Fitbit Account
If you haven't created a Fitbit account, you can either download the Fitbit app or sign up at Fitbit.com before connecting and syncing Fitbod and Strava.
To connect Fitbod to your Fitbit account:
- Open the Fitbod app
- Log tab
- Settings (top right corner)
- Scroll to Connected Apps
- Fitbit
- Connect with Fitbit
- Sign in to your Fitbit account
- Check "Allow All" if you want Fitbod workouts to be posted into Fitbit
- Authorize
- Select "Yes" or "No" if you'd like to sync activities for the last 7 days
When connected to Fitbit, you can:
- Post your Fitbod workout to your Fitbit account (option given when you Finish Workout)
- Post your Fitbit Cycling, Elliptical, Running, and Swimming workouts
If you are experiencing issues with connecting your Fitbod with your Fitbit account, please email us at support@fitbod.me.
How to Sync your Fitbod activities to Fitbit
Fitbit no longer auto-syncs Fitbod workouts to Fitbit activities. You will need to manually add your Fitbod activities to Fitbit.
Open the Fitbod app
- Finalize and log a Fitbod workout (make sure to have Post to Fitbit toggled on before logging the workout.)
- In the Fitbit app, press + add an activity
- Select the Activity under Manually log
- Your Fitbod workout should show under "Recent"
(***images right to left are how to add your Fitbod workout to Fitbit activities)
***Important Note:
Since Fitbit's most recent update in October 2024, the app no longer auto-syncs Fitbod workouts under Fitbit activities, you may find this updated process less convenient. In the meantime, we are contacting Fitbit to see if we can make this process more seamless. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused you. Please feel free to reach out to our Support team if you have any questions or concerns at support@fitbod.me.
Fitbit workouts that import into Fitbod
The following are Fitbit workouts that will import to Fitbod if both apps are synced.
- Running
- Biking
- Stair Climber
- Elliptical
- Walk
- Running - Treadmill
FAQ
Does Fitbod collect heart rate data from my Fitbit to calculate calories?
No. Unfortunately, Fitbit's API doesn't allow us to collect heart rate data so calorie calculations are completed using Fitbod’s formula.
How do I avoid duplicate workout entries posting to my Fitbit feed?
To avoid duplicate workouts being posted, you can:
1. Turn “Post workouts to Fitbit” OFF (while keeping other settings turned ON) and run a workout on both Fitbod and Fitbit
OR
2. Don’t auto or manually run a workout on Fitbit and have Fitbod post the workout to your Fitbit feed
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Connecting Strava to Fitbod (iOS Only)
⚠️ Important Note: Strava integration is currently only available on the Fitbod iOS app. This feature is not yet supported on Android.
Table of Contents
How to Connect Strava to Fitbod (iOS)
Supported Strava Activities That Import Into Fitbod
Troubleshooting Strava Sync Issues
What is Strava?
Strava is a popular fitness tracking app and social network for athletes. It lets you:
- Track running, cycling, and other cardio workouts
- Share your workouts with friends and followers
- Earn kudos and comments from your community
- Compete in club leaderboards and stay motivated
➡️ Learn more at strava.com
➡️ Join the Fitbod Strava Club to connect with other Fitbod athletes
đźš´ How to Connect Strava to Fitbod (iOS)
Before connecting, make sure you have:
- A Strava account (sign up via the Strava app or strava.com)
- The Fitbod app on an iOS device
Steps to Connect:
- Open the Fitbod iOS app.
- Tap the Log tab.
- Tap the Settings icon (top right).
- Scroll down to Connected Apps.
- Select Strava.
- Tap Connect with Strava.
- Log in to your Strava account
- Select authorization options (e.g., upload activities).
- Choose whether to sync the last 7 days of Strava activity.
âś… Once connected, you can:
- Post your Fitbod workouts to Strava after completing a session
- Import Strava cardio workouts into Fitbod to help inform muscle recovery
⚠️ Important Note: Your Strava workouts must be set to public visibility in order for Fitbod to import them. If your activities are set to “Only Me,” Fitbod won’t be able to access or read them.
How Fitbod Uses Strava Data
Fitbod pulls in your Strava cardio workouts (runs, rides, etc.) and factors them into:
- Your workout log (displayed as Fitbod exercises)
- Your Recovery tab, by adjusting muscle recovery based on cardio effort
Strava activity data (distance, duration, elevation) influences your training recommendations so Fitbod can adapt more intelligently to your full routine.
Supported Strava Activities That Import Into Fitbod
If synced properly, these Strava activity types will import to Fitbod:
- Running
- Running – Treadmill
- Walking
- Cycling
- Cycling – Stationary
- E-Bike
- Elliptical
- Rowing
- Hiking
- Stair Stepper
- Virtual Ride
- Virtual Run
🛑 Unsupported activities include: Canoeing, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, and similar categories not currently supported by Fitbod’s algorithm.
🛠️ Troubleshooting Strava Sync Issues
If your supported Strava activities aren’t showing in Fitbod:
- Disconnect Strava from Fitbod in Settings > Connected Apps.
- Reconnect by following the steps above.
- Ensure your workouts are set to public visibility in Strava.
Still having issues? Email us at support@fitbod.me or submit a request using our Answer Bot with:
- Your Fitbod account email
- A screenshot of the missing Strava activity