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Strava

Strava makes fitness tracking social, housing your entire active journey in one spot and letting you share it with friends. The WearOS app brings comprehensive fitness tracking, community features, and AI-powered insights directly to your wrist.

Download: Play Store  

WearOS App Features​

Comprehensive Activity Tracking - Record runs, rides, hikes, yoga and 20+ other sport types available on WearOS with GPS-powered recording for accurate distance, pace, and route tracking.

  • Sport Variety: 20+ sport types including running, cycling, hiking, and yoga
  • GPS Recording: Accurate distance, pace, and route tracking
  • Real-Time Stats: Display optimized for small screen viewing
  • Activity Hub: Think of Strava as the homebase of your movement

WearOS Integration - Dedicated tiles, complications, and optimized interface bring seamless fitness tracking directly to your wrist.

  • Strava Tile: Quick launching of activities from watch face
  • Watch Complications: Instant access from any watch face
  • Wrist Interface: Optimized for wrist-based interaction
  • Ecosystem Sync: Seamless sync with phone app and Strava platform

AI-Powered Insights - Athlete Intelligence analyzes workout data and provides personalized insights to improve your training without the guesswork.

  • Athlete Intelligence: AI analyzes workout data after activity upload
  • Training Log: Records all workouts with detailed analysis
  • Progress Insights: Data-driven understanding of your improvement
  • Smart Guidance: Motivation and direction without guesswork

WearOS Compatibility​

Technical Details - Complete compatibility information for seamless installation and optimal performance across all WearOS devices.

  • Latest Version: Available on Google Play Store
  • Download Size: ~20 MB (varies by device)
  • WearOS Version: WearOS 3.0+ required
  • Android Requirements: Paired Android device with Android 8.0+
  • Compatible Devices: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Google Pixel Watch series, and all WearOS devices
  • GPS Required: Essential for accurate activity recording and route tracking

Getting Started​

  1. Install Strava on both your phone and WearOS watch from Google Play Store
  2. Create account and set up your athlete profile with personal details
  3. Add Strava tile to your watch for quick activity access
  4. Add complications to your watch face for instant launching
  5. Start your first activity and join the global fitness community
  6. Connect with friends and start building your support network

Social & Community Features​

Build Your Support Network - Share activities with friends and the global Strava community to celebrate movement and stay motivated through authentic connections.

  • Activity Sharing: Share workouts with friends and community
  • Community Support: Celebrate movement and cheer each other on
  • Athlete Following: Follow friends and athletes for motivation
  • Authentic Content: Real efforts from real people - unfiltered and genuine

Challenges & Goals - Join millions in monthly challenges, collect achievements, and stay accountable with community support.

  • Monthly Challenges: Join millions chasing new fitness goals
  • Digital Badges: Collect achievements and celebrate milestones
  • Community Accountability: Stay motivated with peer support
  • Custom Challenges: Create and participate in personalized goals

Safety & Route Features​

Enhanced Safety - Share real-time location with loved ones during outdoor activities for an extra layer of security and peace of mind.

  • Location Sharing: Real-time location sharing with emergency contacts
  • Solo Workout Safety: Extra protection during individual activities
  • Emergency Features: Quick access to emergency contacts
  • Outdoor Peace of Mind: Enhanced safety for trail running and cycling

Route Discovery & Planning - Access saved routes, follow turn-by-turn guidance, and discover popular local routes directly from your watch.

  • Saved Routes: Access phone app routes on your watch
  • Turn-by-Turn: Follow pre-planned routes with navigation
  • Route Discovery: Find popular routes via mobile app and web
  • Offline Sync: Custom routes available without phone connection

Training & Analysis​

Smart Training Tools - Comprehensive workout recording and progress tracking with detailed performance metrics to understand improvement patterns over time.

  • Training Log: Complete workout record and history
  • Progress Tracking: Detailed performance metrics analysis
  • Improvement Patterns: Understand training trends over time
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Insights for better training choices

Athlete Intelligence (AI-Powered) - Artificial intelligence provides instant workout insights and personalized recommendations to keep you motivated.

  • AI Workout Analysis: Instant insights powered by machine learning
  • Personalized Recommendations: Custom advice based on your data
  • Motivation Tools: Stay motivated and ready for next workout
  • Smart Progression: Remove guesswork from training advancement

Device Compatibility & Sync​

Extensive Device Support - Compatible with thousands of fitness devices and apps for seamless data integration across your entire fitness ecosystem.

  • Device Integration: Thousands of compatible fitness devices and apps
  • Brand Compatibility: Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung, and major brands
  • Platform Support: WearOS, smartwatches, and fitness trackers
  • Ecosystem Sync: Complete data integration across all devices

Strava Subscription Features​

Free Version - Complete basic fitness tracking with community features, route discovery, and access to challenges and leaderboards.

  • Activity Tracking: Basic recording and analysis tools
  • Community Access: Social sharing and community features
  • Route Discovery: Basic route planning and navigation
  • Challenges: Access to monthly challenges and leaderboards

Strava Subscription Benefits - Advanced training analysis, personalized coaching, enhanced safety features, and detailed performance metrics.

  • Advanced Analysis: Detailed training insights and trends
  • Personalized Coaching: Custom training plans and guidance
  • Premium Safety: Enhanced safety features and tools
  • In-app Purchases: £2.49 – £119.99 per month
  • Performance Metrics: Comprehensive trend analysis

Why Choose Strava for WearOS​

Market Leadership - With 50,000,000+ downloads, Strava stands as the world's leading social fitness platform trusted by athletes worldwide since 2011.

Whether you're a world-class athlete or total beginner, you belong in Strava's global community. The platform delivers authentic, unfiltered fitness content with real community support and motivation that keeps you engaged and accountable.

WearOS Advantages - Strava's WearOS integration provides quick activity launching, GPS tracking directly from your wrist, and real-time stats without phone dependency.

The seamless integration with the broader Strava ecosystem means your watch becomes a complete fitness command center, offering tiles, complications, and optimized wrist-based interaction that makes tracking effortless during any activity.

Social Fitness Innovation - Strava pioneered the social fitness movement, combining comprehensive sport tracking with community engagement and AI-powered insights.

With industry-leading GPS accuracy, 30+ sport types, and advanced analytics powered by Athlete Intelligence, Strava transforms your WearOS watch into a sophisticated training partner that learns from your workouts and helps you improve consistently.

Strava transforms your WearOS watch into a comprehensive fitness tracking and social platform, connecting you with a global community of athletes while providing the tools and insights needed to achieve your fitness goals.

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