Does LiftTracker integrate with Apple Health?

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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