Many of us aren’t only active in the gym—we also play soccer, go running, or hit the mats regularly.
In MyFitCoach, these sports can’t be tracked directly yet—the feature is on our roadmap.
Until then, you can still incorporate them meaningfully into your plan.
How to sensibly include additional sports
Your most important tool is the weekly recovery check-in. Factor your extra activity into those questions. For example, if you played two 90-minute soccer matches, your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves were likely taxed more than usual—so mark those muscles as “slightly overloaded” rather than “recovered.” After three boxing sessions, it can make sense to assess shoulders, back, and core more conservatively. Based on your answers, MyFitCoach recognizes where extra fatigue occurred and may gradually adjust training volume. Aim for consistency: evaluate the entire week, not just the last day.
Nutrition: how MFC “thinks”
You usually don’t need to change your calorie target manually. MFC continuously compares your weight trend and macros, infers your actual energy expenditure, and adjusts targets step by step within your chosen loss/gain rate. Short-term fluctuations are normal—focus on the trend, not a single day.
If you were spontaneously active (volleyball with friends, a casual kickabout, a weekend bike tour), you can replenish those extra calories through your diet if needed.
Just keep in mind: many people—even experts—overestimate calorie burn, and smartwatches are often inaccurate here.
Only update your profile for true long-term changes
If your weekly activity occasionally swings up or down, you don’t need to edit your training profile every time—that would trigger constant recalculations. Update the profile once when your routine permanently changes (e.g., new fixed training days); MFC will then recalculate your plan.
What’s still missing
A native cardio/external sports tracking feature isn’t available yet. We’re actively collecting feedback and working on a sensible integration. Share your wishes with us—it helps us set priorities.
Frequently asked questions
Should I add “calories burned” from soccer/running on top?
Usually no. MFC is weight- and macro-driven; extra activity shows up in your weight trend, and calorie targets are adjusted weekly. For spontaneous extra sessions, you can add calories—but stay conservative. Calorie burn is often overestimated.
How quickly does MFC respond?
Adjustments happen gradually via your weekly inputs and trend data. This keeps your plan stable and avoids constant back-and-forth. Weekly trends matter far more than single-day spikes.
If you’re in a special situation (e.g., competition prep, very high endurance volume), get in touch—we’ll help you assess it.
Contact: support@myfitcoach.de