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Strava not calculating calories for gym workouts

  • January 16, 2025
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Began using Strava for gym workouts. I’m using a Wahoo Tickr HRM connected to the app (IOS). My height and weight are in the app. At the end of my workouts, I see time, AVG HR and Max HR. Does it not also calculate calories burned? If so, what am I missing? 

Thank you. 

Mike

Best answer by Bryant

Hey ​@MikeGrice,

When an activity is uploaded to Strava, calorie information contained within the activity file will be represented on the Strava activity.

If the activity file does not contain calorie information, Strava can calculate the calorie value for Ride, Run, Walk, and Hike activities.

At this time, Strava does not calculate calories on activities which use a different sport type.

I hope this information helps clarify the situation.

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Bryant
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  • January 16, 2025

Hey ​@MikeGrice,

When an activity is uploaded to Strava, calorie information contained within the activity file will be represented on the Strava activity.

If the activity file does not contain calorie information, Strava can calculate the calorie value for Ride, Run, Walk, and Hike activities.

At this time, Strava does not calculate calories on activities which use a different sport type.

I hope this information helps clarify the situation.


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  • January 16, 2025

Hi Bryant. Thanks for confirming what I expected. 


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  • January 29, 2026

Is there any update regarding this? Does Strava currently support calorie calculations for HIIT and weight training activities?


Jan_Mantau
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  • January 29, 2026

@manuLima Please lookup Bryant’s answer for which activity types are supported when using the Strava app to record.


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  • January 29, 2026

I thought that after a year maybe Strava had updated from that. 😉

As for “When an activity is uploaded to Strava", Strava doesn't upload from Zones or Apple Fitness, right?

If I use Strava from Apple Watch does it take the calorie count?