Overview
Strove integrates with multiple health and fitness platforms to track your activity seamlessly. For iPhone users, the best experience comes from connecting through Apple Health, which integrates directly with your iPhone's built-in sensors and Apple Watch. If you don't use a wearable device, you can also record and sync your workouts directly using Strava, which is perfect for tracking runs, rides, or walks with your phone's GPS.
Connecting via Apple Health
Open the Strove app.
Tap the Settings icon at the top right of the home screen.
Select Connected Apps.
Tap Connect to Apple Health.
Tap Turn On All (or manually toggle each data type to "On").
Confirm permissions when prompted.
Once connected, your Apple Health data, including steps, workouts, and heart rate, will sync automatically with Strove.
Ensure your activities appear in Apple Health, not just in the Fitness app — Strove can only access data that is visible in Apple Health. For full setup details, heart-rate troubleshooting, and preventative tips, see "Linking and syncing Strove with Apple Health."
How to link Strove to Strava
If you don't have a smartwatch or prefer to record your workouts using Strava's tracker, Strava is an excellent alternative.
Open the Strove app.
Tap the Settings icon at the top right of the home screen.
Select Connected Apps.
Tap Connect to Strava.
Sign in with the same Strava account you use on your Strava app.
Authorise Strove to read your activity data.
Activities recorded using Strava's GPS tracker or a connected wearable will sync automatically with Strove. Note: activities manually typed into Strava (not GPS-tracked) will not sync to Strove — see "Linking and Syncing Strove with Strava" for full details.
Historical data and backdating
Syncing starts from the moment you grant permission — Strove does not automatically pull historical data from before the connection. For Apple Health, you can manually backdate activities from up to 28 days prior via Profile → Connected Apps → Apple Health → Backdate.
Sync Tips
Strove automatically processes activities once they are uploaded to Apple Health or Strava, so no manual action is required.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection when recording and saving activities.
Avoid logging out of your connected accounts, as this can pause data syncing.
You can confirm recent syncs in Strove → Settings → Connected Apps — the toggle should remain green when active.