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:

  1. LiftTracker requests Health access
  2. Review permissions
  3. Toggle which data to share
  4. Tap "Allow" to confirm

Changing Permissions Later:

  1. Open Health app on iPhone
  2. Tap profile pictureApps
  3. Select "LiftTracker"
  4. Toggle permissions on/off
  5. 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.

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