Quick fix: Reconnect Google Fit and Health Connect
If your Google Fit activities have stopped syncing or aren't appearing, try this first:
Open Strove → Settings → Connected Apps
Disconnect Google Fit (toggle off or remove)
Close the Strove app completely
Reopen Strove
Go to Connected Apps and reconnect Google Fit
Grant all permissions when prompted
Pull down on the Dashboard to refresh
Activities should now begin syncing. A fresh connection re-establishes the link between Strove, Google Fit, and Health Connect and often resolves syncing issues.
Overview
Google Fit is one of the most popular health and activity tracking platforms for Android users.
When linked with Strove, it allows your workouts and step data to sync automatically, rewarding you with Strove Coins for your activity.
Since Google Fit now integrates with Health Connect, both apps must be installed and properly connected to Strove for syncing to function smoothly.
In short: Google Fit records your activity → Health Connect shares it → Strove rewards you.
What You'll Need
Before starting, make sure the following apps are installed on your device and updated to their latest versions:
Strove (from the Google Play Store)
Google Fit
Health Connect
All three must remain installed and active for ongoing syncing.
How to Link Google Fit to Strove
Open the Strove app.
Tap the Settings icon (top-right of the home screen).
Select Connected Apps.
Tap Connect to Google Fit.
Tap the link button and sign in using the same Google account linked to your Google Fit app.
When prompted, tap Allow All to grant Strove permission to access your activity and fitness data.
Once linked, your workouts and steps will begin syncing automatically from Google Fit to Strove.
How to Link Google Fit to Health Connect
Open the Strove app → Settings → Connected Apps.
Tap Health Connect.
Select App Permissions → Fit.
Tap Set Up.
Toggle Allow All to "On."
You can also manage these settings directly from the Health Connect app under App Permissions → Strove.
This connection ensures Google Fit shares your activity data with Strove via Health Connect.
Important: historical data and backdating
Syncing starts from the moment you grant permission — Strove does not automatically pull historical data from before the connection. However, you can manually backdate your activities:
To backdate activities from the past 28 days:
Open Strove → Profile → Connected Apps
Tap Google Fit (or Health Connect)
Select the Backdate option
Choose which activities from the past 28 days you want to import
Confirm to sync them
This manual backdate is available as a one-time option after linking. Activities recorded more than 28 days ago cannot be backdated.
How Your Activities Sync
Initial Sync: Your most recent day's activity typically appears in Strove within about an hour after connecting, though delays of up to 24 hours can occur depending on device and network conditions.
Ongoing Syncs: Data will sync automatically at intervals as long as all apps remain connected and permissions stay active.
Samsung Health users: Your data syncs through Samsung Health → Health Connect → Strove. Google Fit is not part of this path for Samsung Health devices.
Syncing begins from the moment you grant permission. Use the manual backdate feature above to import activities from up to 28 days prior.
Important Notes
Manually added activities in Google Fit will not sync to Strove. Only automatically tracked or recorded workouts are supported.
You may occasionally need to open Google Fit to trigger background syncing.
Some delay (up to 24 hours) between recording and syncing can occur, though most activity appears within about an hour.
Always confirm that Health Connect remains installed as removing it will interrupt data sharing.
Troubleshooting Syncing Issues
If your activities or steps aren't appearing in Strove, follow these steps:
Quick fix (try first)
If syncing has stopped, disconnect and reconnect — see "Quick fix: Reconnect Google Fit and Health Connect" at the top of this article.
1. Check Permissions
Open Google Fit → Profile → Settings → Connected Apps → Strove and ensure permissions are toggled on.
In Health Connect → App Permissions, confirm both Google Fit and Strove are set to Allow All.
2. Check Health Connect
Open the Health Connect app and verify it's installed and active.
Go to App Permissions and confirm both Google Fit and Strove have access to read data.
If you see any permission warnings, tap them to resolve.
3. Update or Reinstall Apps
Outdated versions of Google Fit or Health Connect may cause sync failures.
Check for updates in the Play Store or reinstall the affected app.
4. Restart Your Device
A simple restart can reset background processes and reinitiate syncing.
Quick Tips for Smooth Syncing
If syncing stops, try the Quick fix at the top first — disconnect and reconnect Google Fit.
Keep Strove, Google Fit, and Health Connect updated.
Open each app occasionally to maintain background permissions.
Ensure you're logged into the same Google account across all connected apps.
Maintain a stable internet connection when recording or syncing workouts.