Connecting Your Device
Connect your fitness device to automatically sync activities and wellness data to Fit PA.
Go to Profile → Connected Devices to link your fitness platform.
| Platform | How to Connect | What Syncs |
|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Garmin Connect | Click "Connect Garmin" and sign in | Activities + Wellness (sleep, HRV, RHR) |
| 🟠 Coros | Click "Connect Coros" and authorize | Activities + Wellness |
| ⚪ Polar Flow | Click "Connect Polar" and link | Activities + Wellness |
| 🟡 Suunto | Click "Connect Suunto" and authorize | Activities + Wellness + Workout push |
| ⚫ Wahoo | Click "Connect Wahoo" and authorize | Activities + Workout push |
Workout push = your planned training sessions are also sent OUT to the device — see Send Planned Workouts to Your Watch below. Garmin and Coros support it too.
If your device isn't listed above (Apple Watch, Samsung, Fitbit, Pixel), the Fit PA phone apps sync your workouts from your phone's health platform:
A direct device connection is always the better source — full GPS route, power, and per-second data. If you have a Garmin, Coros, Polar, Suunto, or Wahoo, connect it directly and keep it connected; the apps are for athletes without a directly-supported device. Fit PA detects duplicates, so a direct connection and the app can safely coexist.
When you finish a workout and sync your watch to your phone/computer, the activity flows like this:
Typical delay: 1-5 minutes after syncing to your watch's app
When you first connect, Fit PA imports a window of your recent activity history. The window varies by provider — up to ~90 days, with Garmin's the shortest at about the last 30 days. This may take several minutes. For anything older, use Bulk Upload with a data export from your provider — see Import Your Training History.
With an active training plan, Fit PA automatically sends your upcoming planned sessions (about the next 2 weeks) OUT to your device — and keeps them in sync when sessions are edited, moved, or removed:
To turn it on or off: for Coros, Suunto, and Wahoo, use the "Send my planned workouts" toggle on that device's card at Profile → Connected Devices. For Garmin, it's controlled by the Training permission in Garmin Connect (Account Settings → Account Information → Fit PA → make sure "Training" is selected) — the device card shows the current status.
Polar doesn't offer workout push — Polar users still get full activity and wellness sync in.
Garmin, Coros, Suunto, and Polar all sync wellness data automatically (the Fit PA iOS/Android apps send it from Apple Health / Health Connect too). It typically lands each morning after you wake up. See Wellness & Device Data for more details.
| Event | When Data Appears |
|---|---|
| Activity completed & synced | Within 1-5 minutes |
| Sleep data | Morning after you wake and sync your watch |
| HRV/RHR | Morning sync, typically 6-8 AM |
| First-time connection | 5-15 minutes for historical import |
Device connections can expire (typically after 6-12 months). If you see "Connection Expired" or activities stop syncing:
If automatic sync isn't working, you can always use Bulk Upload to import FIT files directly from your device.