Static bike/elliptical/rowing machine distance

[vixand26]

Any chance that we could log the distance covered on a static machine eg stationary bike, elliptical, rowing machine? It’s frustrating that these are excluded from the progress tab!

[Jane]

Hello @vixand26 

Thanks for writing in.  It is possible to record and upload indoor activities on Strava.  The types of indoor activities that can be recorded with the Strava Mobile App include CrossFit, elliptical, stair stepper, weight training, yoga, and workout. During the recording, you’ll be able to see the activity start time, elapsed time, and your heart rate if you’ve paired a heart rate monitor.  It's not possible to record distance with the Strava Mobile App for indoor activities.  

It is possible to record indoor distance and other metrics using a third party device or App, and then upload that data to Strava.  Please review this link for more information.  

Thanks for posting about this and please let us know if that's helpful.

[vixand26]

Hi Jane, it’s a shame you can’t include the stationary bike. Surely all that’s needed is an input distance field?

[Jane · Accepted solution]

Hello @vixand26 

Thanks for your reply.  If you're not recording the data, you can enter the distance by creating a manual entry and you will be able to input the distance.

By creating a manual activity, you can add it to Strava even if you didn't record it with a GPS device. Enter the time and distance for an activity (like a ride, run, hike, walk, etc.). This is a great way to keep track of your training, even if you aren't able to record with a GPS device.

On the web, select the plus sign icon in the upper right-hand corner. Select Add manual entry from the drop-down list.

On Android, select the plus sign icon on the bottom right of your feed and choose Manual Activity.

On iOS, select the plus sign icon in the upper left-hand corner and then Manual Activity.

Full instructions for manual entry