Add 'Kettlebell' as an activity type

[41092]

Kettlebell training is a game-changer for strength and cardio. Adding it as an activity would make our fitness tracking way more comprehensive and inspire more of us to swing into action. Let's get Strava to lift our kettlebell sessions onto the platform 😊

[Shant]

Let's go!!!

[LandonE]

You should just log it as weight training since youre training with weights (kettlebell) no need for another sport type as that would just clutter the already cluttered sports list

[Jane]

Hi @41092 

Thanks for posting your suggestion.  We do already have "weight training" as an activity type on Strava which is inclusive of dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell and body weight training.  When you edit the activity on Strava, you also have the option to add a description as well as any private notes, which gives you the ability to add more details about the workout - equipment, sets, reps etc.

[Clarevr]

I agree with the suggestion. While kettlebells are a form of weight training the structure and execution is VERY different to normal weight training. 

[Shant]

I would love to pick the kettlebell option as a sub-activity type of weightlifting.

Each set/rep can show the different exercise for weightlifting. Garmin does this and allows you to choose the specific exercise for each set. 

[Clarevr]

There are also kettlebell complexes which do not fall into the set/rep structure

[Leihgendary]

I agree. It's the same as the difference between trail running and road running, and we can select the different options with those currently. Because of that existing option, I'd think that having a kettlebell training option would fall along the same lines as Strava's current company values. I currently use the weight option and fill in the description but it would be nice to have a kettlebell specific activity (not to mention how cute the icon would be 😍)

[Clarevr]

Exactly @Leihgendary ! @Jane to say it already exists under the activity type of  “weight training” is like putting mountain biking and E-mountain biking as the same activity type. Yes, they both use a bike but they are so different that they are considered distinct activities. Kettlebell specific training is so different and distinct from conventional weight training they cannot be considered to fall under the same activity type. 

[Sahib]

@Clarevr yes! If Crossfit is an option, which incorporates many movements, then so should Kettlebell training be added in as that training style is not the same as a general workout.

Running / trail running

Biking / e- biking 

Workout / Kettlebell workout

Has a good ring to it @Jane 

[Jane]

Hello,

Thanks to everyone for your comments.  You've convinced me!  Moving this request to "gathering kudos".  

[Clarevr]

@Shant be sure to add your kudos 👍🏼

[Shant]

@Clarevr thank you! Added 👍👍

[Shant]

Did a ladder 20 sets of kettlebell swings from 1 rep, 2 reps, 3 reps, 20 reps today. Great workout.

I wish I could track this in Strava

[BBurger]

This would be so great! Indeed very different from anything I’ve done before in its own category.

anyone good way to track data without a watch? (Because snatches, shoulder presses etc, can accidentally damage the watch?) Is there a cheststrap that could do that e.g.?

[Scout]

Hello and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to add your votes and comments to this request. 

We want to let you know that we do not intend to add more activity/sport types to Strava in the foreseeable future, and this feature suggestion will be moved to a status of not currently planned.

We appreciate and understand this is not the answer you were hoping for. We strive to be as transparent as possible and provide updates to our Community when they become available. 

Please remember that we receive a large number of idea submissions, and even some  popular ideas may not make it to the implementation stage. The number of votes an idea gets is one factor among several that’s considered when our product team develops the roadmap.

For more information, review our Guide to Ideas.

Additionally, a status of not currently planned does not mean this feature suggestion goes away. It will remain open to votes and comments, and may be revisited at some point in the future.

Lastly, we sincerely hope you will continue recording and uploading your activities to Strava. Here is a list of the Sport types that we currently support. It’s always an option to set your activity to sport type “workout” and indicate more specifics in the activity name.

Thanks again for your contributions.