Does LiftTracker integrate with Apple Health?
Gym LiftTracker
By Dan Taylor
Learn about Apple Health integration and what data is shared.
LiftTracker integrates with Apple Health to sync workout and health data:
What Data is Shared
From LiftTracker → Apple Health:
- ✅ Workout sessions (with duration and type)
- ✅ Calories burned (active + total)
- ✅ Exercise time
- ✅ Heart rate data (if tracked via Apple Watch)
From Apple Health → LiftTracker:
- ✅ Heart rate during workouts (Apple Watch)
- ✅ Calories burned (if not manually entered)
Granting Permissions
On First Launch:
- LiftTracker requests Health access
- Review permissions
- Toggle which data to share
- Tap "Allow" to confirm
Changing Permissions Later:
- Open Health app on iPhone
- Tap profile picture → Apps
- Select "LiftTracker"
- Toggle permissions on/off
- Choose what data to share
Recommended Permissions
For best experience, allow:
- ✅ Workouts (read & write)
- ✅ Active Energy (read & write)
- ✅ Heart Rate (read)
- ✅ Exercise Minutes (write)
Benefits of Integration
Activity Rings:
- Workouts count toward Exercise ring
- Calories count toward Move ring
- Stand goals tracked during workouts
Health Dashboard:
- All workouts in one place
- Compare different fitness apps
- Long-term health trends
Data Continuity:
- Data preserved even if you switch apps
- Works with other fitness apps
- Syncs across Apple devices
Privacy & Data
- You control access: Grant/revoke anytime
- Local storage: Health data stays on your device
- iCloud backup: Encrypted backup (if enabled)
- No third-party access: LiftTracker doesn't share Health data
Note: Apple Health integration requires iOS. Health data doesn't sync to Apple Watch LiftTracker app.