Google Fit Integration
Google Fit is Google’s health and fitness platform that aggregates data from your Android phone, Wear OS devices, and compatible fitness apps. Connect Google Fit to GymLive to share your comprehensive activity data with your coach.Google Fit integration requires signing in with your Google account to authorize data sharing with GymLive.
What Data Can Be Synced?
Google Fit aggregates data from multiple sources:- Activity Tracking: Steps, distance, calories, move minutes
- Heart Points: Intensity-based activity scoring
- Workouts: Running, cycling, strength training, 100+ activities
- Heart Rate: From Wear OS watches and compatible devices
- Sleep: Basic sleep tracking (with compatible apps)
- Weight & Body Metrics: Manual entries or from smart scales
- Nutrition: Water intake and meal logging
- Meditation: Mindfulness session tracking
- Location Data: GPS routes for outdoor activities
Setup Instructions
1
Prepare Google Fit
Ensure Google Fit is properly configured:
- Download Google Fit from Play Store if not installed
- Open Google Fit and sign in with your Google account
- Complete the initial setup and profile information
- Grant necessary permissions for activity tracking
Google Fit automatically tracks basic activities using your phone’s sensors.
2
Connect Google Fit to GymLive
In the GymLive app:
- Go to Settings > Integrations
- Select Google Fit
- Tap Sign in with Google
- You’ll be redirected to Google’s sign-in page
3
Grant Permissions
On Google’s authorization page:
- Choose your Google account
- Review the permissions GymLive requests
- Click Allow to grant access
- You’ll return to GymLive automatically
4
Enable Health Connect (Recommended)
For better Android integration:
- If prompted, install Health Connect
- In Google Fit: Profile > Settings
- Tap Manage Health Connect
- Enable Google Fit as a data source
- This improves data flow to GymLive
Understanding Google Fit Metrics
Move Minutes
Active time that gets you moving:- Any activity beyond normal daily movement
- Walking, cleaning, playing with kids
- Goal: 150 minutes per week (WHO recommendation)
Heart Points
Intensity-based activity score:- 1 point per minute of moderate activity (brisk walking)
- 2 points per minute of vigorous activity (running)
- Goal: 150 points per week for heart health
Activity Goals
Google Fit uses smart goals:- Adjusts based on your activity history
- Increases gradually as you improve
- Celebrates streaks and achievements
Data Sources
Google Fit aggregates data from:Phone Sensors
Automatic step and activity detection using accelerometer
Wear OS
Heart rate, advanced metrics from smartwatches
Connected Apps
Strava, MyFitnessPal, Sleep as Android, etc.
Manual Entry
Add workouts, weight, and other data manually
Syncing Process
Automatic Sync
Google Fit to GymLive sync:- Real-time: Phone sensor data updates continuously
- App data: When connected apps sync to Google Fit
- Cloud sync: Google Fit uploads when online
- GymLive pull: Checks for new data every 15-30 minutes
Manual Sync
To force sync:- Open Google Fit app
- Pull down from the journal tab
- See sync animation complete
- Open GymLive and pull to refresh
- Data should appear within 5 minutes
Google Fit may have 30-60 minute delays for data to become available via API.
Troubleshooting
No data in GymLive
No data in GymLive
- Verify Google Fit has data:
- Open Google Fit app
- Check today’s metrics are showing
- Pull down to sync
- Check account match:
- Settings > Account in Google Fit
- Same account connected to GymLive?
- Force refresh:
- Wait 30-60 minutes (API delay)
- Pull to refresh in GymLive
Missing workouts
Missing workouts
Google Fit workout detection:
- Requires 10+ minutes of continuous activity
- Must meet intensity thresholds
- May miss strength training
Wear OS data not syncing
Wear OS data not syncing
- Check watch is paired properly
- Open Google Fit on watch
- Ensure sync icon shows
- On phone: Google Fit > Settings > Manage connected devices
- Verify watch is listed and connected
Permission issues
Permission issues
Re-authorize connection:
- Disconnect Google Fit in GymLive
- Go to myaccount.google.com/permissions
- Remove GymLive access
- Reconnect in GymLive app
- Grant all requested permissions
Wear OS Integration
For Wear OS smartwatch users:Supported Devices
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5/6
- Pixel Watch series
- Fossil Gen 6
- TicWatch Pro series
- Other Wear OS 3+ devices
Enhanced Metrics
With Wear OS devices:- Continuous heart rate
- Automatic workout detection
- Sleep tracking (device dependent)
- Stress and recovery metrics
- GPS tracking for outdoor activities
Setup Tips
- Pair watch with phone first
- Install Google Fit on watch
- Sign in with same Google account
- Enable all permissions
- Wear watch during activities
Connected Apps
Popular apps that sync through Google Fit:- Fitness Apps
- Health Apps
- Device Apps
- Strava: Running and cycling
- Nike Run Club: Running workouts
- Adidas Running: GPS tracking
- 7 Minute Workout: Quick exercises
- Zombies, Run!: Gamified running
Best Practices
Phone Placement
Carry phone in pocket for accurate step counting
Regular Opening
Open Google Fit daily to ensure cloud sync
Manual Logging
Add activities Google Fit might miss (strength, yoga)
Connected Apps
Link favorite fitness apps for comprehensive data
Privacy & Data Control
- Google OAuth 2.0 secure authentication
- GymLive never sees your Google password
- You control which data scopes are shared
- Revoke access at myaccount.google.com
- Data encrypted in transit
- Complies with Google API policies
Managing Permissions
- Visit: myaccount.google.com/permissions
- Find GymLive in the list
- Click to view granted permissions
- Remove access if needed
Optimizing Battery Life
Google Fit background tracking:-
Adaptive Battery:
- Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery
- Ensures Google Fit can track in background
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Location Settings:
- Use “Battery saving” mode for basic tracking
- “High accuracy” for GPS workouts only
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Sync Frequency:
- Google Fit syncs when connected to WiFi
- Reduces battery drain from constant uploads