Google Health (Fitbit) replaces the previous Fitbit connection in ABC Trainerize. Clients can connect their Google Health account to continue syncing data such as steps, sleep, body stats, nutrition, and cardio activities.
Clients must connect their own Google Health account from the ABC Trainerize mobile app. Trainers can view the synced data from the client’s profile.
In this article, we will cover how clients can connect to Google Health directly from their ABC Trainerize mobile app.
What Syncs From Google Health (Fitbit) to ABC Trainerize?
When connected, the following data from Google Health will sync to ABC Trainerize:
- Steps
- Sleep
- Body weight
- Resting heart rate
- Body fat
- Caloric burn
- Caloric intake
- Macro intake
- Meal information
- Cardio activities
Steps to Sync to Google Health (Fitbit)
- Clients need to navigate to the More section (three-dot menu icon) at the bottom right on the mobile app navigation bar. From there, select Google Health and tap on Connect to log in to their Fitbit account.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to grant ABC Trainerie access to your Google Health data. Be sure to select the Allow this app button to move forward with the connection.
3. Once the connection has been made, it might take a few minutes for the Google Health data to start syncing to the ABC Trainerize app.
- Clients will see a "Syncing in background" message as shown in the screenshot below.
- The initial sync will bring over 2 weeks of data.
- Once the sync is complete, the data will appear within a few minutes of the initial connection.
Where to View Synced Data from Google Health
Once connected, trainers can view client Google Health data in the following locations within the ABC Trainerize app:
- Client Dashboard: View an overview of all synced data under the My Progress tiles section.
- Activity Timeline: View tracked body stats (i.e. body weight and body fat) within the Recent Activities feed of a client's account.
- Progress Graphs: Track trends and improvements in health metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Google Health (Fitbit) the same as Google Health Connect?
No. Google Health (Fitbit) is the direct Fitbit integration. Google Health Connect is a separate Android integration that collects data from apps such as Samsung Health, Google Fit, Oura, and WHOOP.
If your client uses Google Health Connect or has another wearable connected to Google Health Connect, follow: How Can Clients Connect Google Health Connect to ABC Trainerize?.
What should clients do if their Fitbit data stops syncing?
Confirm that the client has connected to the new Google Health integration in their ABC Trainerize app, then follow Troubleshooting: Google Health (Fitbit) Not Syncing for Clients.
