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How do I track my workouts with my Fitbit device?

​Step up your workouts with the Exercise app on certain Fitbit devices.​

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Which workouts can I track in the Exercise app on my Fitbit device?

A variety of exercises are available in the Exercise app . Choose the option that best suits your activity (for example, if you attend a spin class, use Spinning). If your exercise isn’t included, choose Workout.

Can I change or reorder the exercises on my Fitbit device?

  • For Fitbit Charge 5, Fitbit Charge 6, Fitbit Inspire 3, Fitbit Luxe, Fitbit Sense series, Fitbit Versa series, and Google Pixel Watch series, all exercises are available in the Exercise app . They can’t be reordered on Charge 6, Sense series, Versa series, or Google Pixel Watch series.

  • Charge 5, Charge 6, Inspire 3, Luxe, Sense series, Versa 3, Versa 4, and Google Pixel Watch series show your most recently used exercises in the Exercise tile and/or at the top of the Exercise app .

Fitbit app

  1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon your device.

  2. Tap Exercise Shortcuts and make your changes:

    • Tap + to add an exercise.

    • To remove an exercise, swipe left on a shortcut and tap Delete.

    • To reorder the exercises, press and hold a shortcut, and drag it up or down to change its position.

  3. Sync your device.

fitbit.com

  1. On the Fitbit settings page, select your device under the Devices menu.

  2. Click Exercise Shortcuts Edit and choose an exercise to add to your shortcuts list.

  3. Click Save.

  4. To reorder the exercises in the shortcuts list, click and drag an exercise to change its position.

  5. Sync your device.

How do I start and stop a workout on my Fitbit device?
Blaze, Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2

  1. On your device, open the Exercise app and swipe to find an exercise. If GPS is available, an icon will appear in the top left corner while your device tries to connect.

  2. Tap the exercise to choose it.

  3. Select the play icon to start the exercise, or the Flag icon (Versa series only) to set a goal. If you set a goal, tap the play icon in the bottom right to start.

  4. Tap the middle of the screen to scroll through your real-time stats.

  5. Tap the Pause icon to pause or end your workout. To resume, tap the play icon .​​​​

Note: If you set an exercise goal, your watch vibrates and flashes when you reach it.

  1. To end the workout, tap the Flag icon and confirm.

  2. Review your workout summary, and then exit the app.

  3. To check your GPS data in the Fitbit app, select the Today tab tap Exercise days.

Charge 2

  1. On your device, press the button until you get to the Exercise screen.

  2. Tap to find an exercise.

  3. Press and hold the button to start the exercise. If GPS is available, an icon will appear in the top left corner as your phone tries to connect.

  4. During your workout, tap your tracker to scroll through real-time stats. An indicator next to the number of beats per minute shows your progress toward maximum heart rate.

  5. Press the button to pause your workout.. Then press it again to resume the exercise.

  6. To end the workout, press and hold the button. A flag icon and congratulatory message will appear.

  7. Press the button to view a summary of your results. Press it again to cycle through your stats.

  8. Review your workout summary, and then exit the app.

  9. To check your GPS data in the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab tap Exercise days.

Charge 3 and Charge 4

  1. On your tracker, open the Exercise app and swipe to find an exercise. Tap to select.

  2. Tap Start or Set Goal. If you have set an exercise goal, press the button to go back and then tap Start.
  3. Tap the play icon to begin. If the exercise uses GPS, wait for the signal to connect, or start the exercise and GPS will connect when a signal is available. Note that GPS can take minutes to connect.
  4. Tap the middle of the screen to scroll through your real-time stats.
  5. Press the button when you're done with your workout or just want to pause it. If you set a goal, your tracker vibrates and flashes when you reach it.
  6. To end the workout, press the button again and select Finish. Swipe up to view your workout summary. Tap the check mark to close the summary screen.
  7. To check your GPS data in the Fitbit app, select the Today tab tap Exercise days.
Charge 5, Charge 6, Inspire 3, and Luxe

Swipe right or left to open the Exercise app , and then swipe up to pick an exercise.

  1. Tap the exercise to select it. If the exercise requires GPS, you can either wait for the signal to connect (recommended), or begin the workout and GPS will connect when a signal becomes available. Note that GPS can take minutes to connect. For more information about tracking an exercise with GPS, refer to How do I use GPS on my Fitbit device?

  2. Select the Play icon to begin your workout, or swipe up to choose an exercise goal or adjust the settings.

  3. Tap the middle of your screen to scroll through your real-time stats. To pause your workout, swipe up and tap Pause .

  4. When you're done with your workout, swipe up and tap Pause Finish. Your workout summary appears.

  5. Swipe up and select Done to close the summary screen.

Inspire HR and Inspire 2

On your tracker, open the Exercise app and swipe to find a workout.

  1. Tap the exercise to select it. If GPS is available, an icon will appear at the top as your device tries to connect.

  2. Select the Play icon to start, or swipe up to set an exercise goal. If you set a goal, press the button or buttons to go back and tap the play icon .

  3. Tap the middle of the screen to scroll through your real-time stats.

  4. To pause or end your workout, press the button or buttons. Tap the play icon to resume.

  5. Press the button or buttons again, and tap Finish to end the workout.

  6. Swipe up to check your workout summary.

  7. Press the button or buttons to close the summary screen.

  8. To check your GPS data in the Fitbit app, select the Today tab , and then tap Exercise days.

Google Pixel Watch series

  1. Press the crown on your watch, swipe up to the Exercise app , and select the app to open it. Recent exercises appear at the top.

  2. Select an exercise, or All exercises to view the complete list of options.
  3. Swipe up to find an exercise, then tap the exercise to choose it.
  4. Select the Play icon to start the exercise, or tap the Goal icon to set a goal. Enter your goal, then select the Play icon . If the exercise requires GPS, you can either wait for the signal to connect, or begin the workout and GPS will connect when a signal becomes available. Note that GPS can take minutes to connect.
  5. During the workout, swipe left to open media controls.
  6. To pause your workout, swipe right Pause.
  7. When you're done with your workout, swipe right End. Your workout summary appears.
  8. To check your GPS data in the Fitbit app, select the Today tab , and then tap Exercise days.
Sense series, Versa 3, and Versa 4

  1. Open the Exercise app and swipe to find a workout.

  2. Tap the exercise to choose it. If the exercise requires GPS, you can either wait for the signal to connect, or begin your workout and GPS will connect when a signal becomes available. Note that GPS can take a few minutes to connect.

  3. Select the Play icon to begin your workout, or swipe up to choose an exercise goal or adjust the settings.

  4. Tap the large stat to scroll through your real-time stats. To pause your workout, swipe up and tap the Pause icon . Note that if you set an exercise goal, your watch will vibrate and flash when you reach it.

  5. When you're done with your workout, swipe up and tap the End icon End. Your workout summary appears.

  6. Select Done to close the summary screen.

You might unintentionally press the button on your watch when you bend your wrist. This may happen during activities like workouts that require you to move your wrist a lot. Wear your watch higher on your wrist so you don’t accidentally hit the button. For tips on how to wear your watch, refer to How do I wear my Fitbit device?

How do I check different stats during an exercise?

On most devices, tap the screen to check various stats during your workout. This includes calories burned, time elapsed, and your heart rate and heart-rate zone.

On all Google Pixel Watch, Sense, and Versa series devices, you can also customize the stats shown on the screen:

  1. On your watch, open the Exercise app .

  2. Swipe through the list of workouts to find the one you want to customize.

  3. To customize the stats:

    • Google Pixel Watch series: Tap the Settings icon > Workout Views > Key Metrics. Choose the metric you want to see in each slot.

    • Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2: Tap the gear icon in the top left Customize Stats. Make your choices for the top, middle, and bottom stats.

    • Sense series, Versa 3, and Versa 4: Swipe up to have the exercise settings. In the Show stats section, tap Top, Middle, or Bottom to choose the stats you want to access.

  4. Return to the exercise screen:

    • Google Pixel Watch series: Swipe right until you return to the exercise screen with the Play icon .

    • Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2: Press the back button to return to the exercise screen.

    • Sense series, Versa 3, and Versa 4: Swipe down until you return to the exercise screen with the Play icon.

  5. Select the Play icon to start the workout.

How do I capture GPS data with my Fitbit device?

Capture GPS data, which includes a workout intensity map that displays your pace, distance, and heart-rate zones, with built-in or connected GPS, depends on your device. Only activities where you cover physical distance outdoors, like a run, walk, hike, or bike ride, offer GPS tracking.

For more information, refer to How do I use GPS on my Fitbit device?

Can I track splits or laps with my Fitbit device?

Receive time or distance-based updates on your Fitbit device during a workout. For the Google Pixel Watch series, open the Fitbit app and tap Exercise days to check your splits after you complete a run and sync your device.

Blaze, Charge series (except Charge 6), Inspire HR, Inspire 2, and Luxe

  1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon your device.

  2. Select Watch preferences Exercise Shortcuts.

  3. Tap Run.

  4. Select Show Laps, and choose your settings.

  5. Sync your device.

Charge 6

  1. On your tracker, open the Exercise app select the workout you want to track.

  2. Swipe up to open the exercise settings.

  3. Tap Set Laps Show laps.

  4. Choose the cue type and frequency. Swipe right to confirm your choice.

  5. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the Play icon to start the workout.

Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2

  1. On your watch, open the Exercise app swipe to choose an exercise.

  2. Tap the gear icon in the top left.

  3. Find Show Laps, and change the setting to Automatically.

  4. Find Automatic Lap Settings, and choose the cue type and frequency.

  5. Press the back button to return to the exercise screen.

  6. Tap the play icon to start the workout.

Sense series, Versa 3, and Versa 4

  1. On your watch, open the Exercise app swipe to choose an exercise.

  2. Swipe up to open the exercise settings.

  3. In the Laps section, tap Auto count, and choose the cue type and frequency. Tap the screen to confirm your choice.

  4. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the Play icon to start the workout.

Can I automatically pause an exercise when I stop moving?

For certain Fitbit devices, if you pause during a workout such as at a traffic light activity tracking pauses automatically while you’re stationary (known as auto-pause). Your device vibrates to indicate that activity tracking is paused.

Resume your workout, and your device vibrates again when exercise tracking restarts. If your device doesn’t detect activity for 10 consecutive minutes, a message will appear on your screen to check if you want to end the exercise.

Note: Exercise types that support this feature vary by device.

To turn this feature on or off:

Charge 4

  1. On your tracker, open the Exercise app Run.

  2. Swipe down to find Auto-Pause, and tap to change the setting.

Charge 5, Charge 6, Inspire 3, and Luxe

  1. On your device, swipe right or left to the Exercise app Run.

  2. Swipe up through the exercise settings.

  3. Tap Auto Pause to turn on the setting.

  4. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the play icon to start the workout.

Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2

  1. On your device, open the Exercise app Run or Bike.

  2. Tap the gear icon in the top left.

  3. Find Auto-Pause, and tap to change the setting.

  4. Press the back button to return to the exercise screen.

  5. Tap the play icon to start the workout.

Sense and Versa 3

  1. On your device, open the Exercise app Run or Bike.

  2. Swipe up to open the exercise settings.

  3. In the Auto-pause section, tap the switch to turn on the setting.

  4. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the play icon to start the workout.

Sense 2 and Versa 4

  1. On your device, open the Exercise app Run.

  2. Swipe up to open the exercise settings.

  3. In the Auto-pause section, tap the switch to turn on the setting.

  4. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the Play icon to start the workout.

Google Pixel Watch 2 and 3

  1. On your device, open the Fitbit Exercise app Walk, Run, or Bike.
  2. Tap the settings icon.
  3. Tap the switch next to Auto-pause to turn it on.
  4. Swipe right to return to the exercise screen, then tap the Play icon to start the workout.
Can I keep my Fitbit device's screen on during an exercise?

Enable the always-on screen option to prevent the screen from turning off during a workout. This function shortens your device’s battery life.

Charge 5, Charge 6, Inspire 3, and Luxe

  1. Swipe left or right to open the Exercise app , then swipe up to find a workout exercise.

  2. Tap to choose an exercise, then swipe up through the exercise settings.

  3. Tap Always-On Display to turn the setting on.

  4. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the Play icon to start the workout.

Google Pixel Watch series

  1. Press the crown on your watch, swipe up to the Fitbit Exercise app , and tap open it.

  2. Swipe up and tap SettingsAlways-on screen.

  3. Make sure the setting is on, then swipe right to return to the Exercise screen.

  4. Tap an exercise, or select All exercises to check the complete list of exercises, then tap an exercise to select it.

  5. Select the Play icon to begin your workout, or tap the Goal icon to set a goal. Enter your goal, then tap the Play icon . If the exercise requires GPS, you can either wait for the signal to connect, or begin your workout and GPS will connect when a signal becomes available. Note that GPS can take minutes to connect.

Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2

  1. On your device, open the Exercise app swipe to choose a workout.

  2. Select the Gear icon in the top left.

  3. Look for the Always-on Screen, and tap to change the setting.

  4. Press the back button to return to the exercise screen.

  5. Tap the Play icon to start the workout.

Sense series, Versa 3, and Versa 4

  1. On your device, open the Exercise app swipe to choose an exercise.

  2. Swipe up to open the exercise settings.

  3. In the Always-on display section, tap the switch to turn on the setting.

  4. Swipe down to return to the exercise screen, then tap the play icon to start the workout.

How do I control music during an exercise with my Fitbit device?
  • On Sense, Versa, Versa Lite Edition, Versa 2, Versa 3, and Google Pixel Watch series, you can control the music playing on your phone or on your watch during a workout.
  • On Blaze, you can control the music on your phone.
  • On Charge 6, Sense 2 and Versa 4, you can control YouTube Music playing on your phone.
Blaze

  1. Start a workout on Blaze.

  2. Press and hold the top button to check the song play on your phone and open the music controls. For more information, refer to How do I control music with my Fitbit device?

Charge 6, Sense 2 and Versa 4

During a workout, you can use your watch or tracker's YouTube Music controls to adjust the music on your phone.

Note: YouTube Music controls require a compatible phone within Bluetooth range and a paid YouTube Music Premium subscription.

  1. Open the YouTube Music app on your phone.

  2. Open the Exercise app on Charge 6, Sense 2 and Versa 4 and start a workout. Swipe down to access music controls.

  3. To return to your workout, swipe up or press the button.

For more information about YouTube Music controls, refer to How do I control music with my Fitbit device?

Google Pixel Watch 1 and 2

  1. Play music either on your watch or on your phone.

  2. Open the Fitbit Exercise app and start an exercise.

  3. Under Recents, tap a music app to control music playing on your watch or Media Controls to control music playing on your phone.

  4. To return to the Fitbit Exercise app , double press the side button next to the crown.

Google Pixel Watch 3

  1. Play music either on your watch or on your phone.
  2. Open the Fitbit Exercise app and start a workout.
  3. Swipe left to open Media Controls.
  4. To return to your workout, swipe right.

 

Versa, Versa Lite Edition, and Versa 2

  1. Play music either on your phone or on your device. If you play music saved on your device, press the back button to return to the clock screen.

  2. Open the Exercise app and start a workout.

  3. Swipe down from the top of your screen. After your notifications appear, swipe down again to open the control center. Tap the Music icon to open the music controls. For more information, refer to How do I control music with my Fitbit device?

Note: You can't store music on the Versa Lite Edition.

Sense and Versa 3

  1. Play music in an app or on your phone.

  2. Open the Exercise app and start a workout. To adjust the music while you exercise, double-press the button and your shortcuts will appear.

  3. Tap the music controls icon . For more information, refer to How do I control music with my Fitbit device?

  4. Press the button to go back to your workout..

How do I track swims with my Fitbit device?

To automatically track swims to capture pool lengths, duration, distance, and pace, or use the Exercise app to check real-time duration and other stats varies by device.

For more information, refer to How do I track swims with my Fitbit device?

Can I sync exercise data from other apps to my Fitbit account?

Connect another app, like Strava or Runkeeper, with your Fitbit account to track your workouts in 1 place. For more information, refer to How do I connect Fitbit with another app?

How do I use pace coaching on Google Pixel Watch series?

You can set a pace and receive cues when you fall outside of your target pace.

Google Pixel Watch 1 and 2

  1. Under running settings, tap Goals Pacer Set a Goal.

  2. Swipe to set the pace in miles and minutes.

Google Pixel Watch 3

  1. Open the Fitbit Exercise app.
  2. Tap Run .
  3. Tap the stack icon .
  4. Tap the run you want . (Distance run, Open run, Pace run, Timed run, Intervals.)
  5. Tap the run segment (Distance run, Open run, Pace run, Timed run, Intervals Targets.
  6. Tap Current pace to set the minimum and maximum pace you want to target, or tap Heart rate to set a target heart rate zone for your workout.
  7. Swipe right until you return to the exercise screen with the Play icon

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