To get Google Fit to track your exercise, follow these steps:
1. Enable Automatic Exercise Tracking (Phone Sensors)
Google Fit can automatically detect and log activities like walking, running, and cycling using your phone's sensors.
To enable automatic tracking:
Open Google Fit on your phone.
Tap Profile (bottom right).
Tap Settings (⚙️ gear icon).
Scroll to Tracking preferences and toggle ON:
Track your activities (to allow motion tracking).
Use location for tracking (for GPS-based activities).
2. Manually Log an Exercise Session
If Google Fit doesn't automatically track a specific workout, you can manually log it.
To add an exercise manually:
Open Google Fit.
Tap the ➕ (Add button) at the bottom.
Select Track workout (for live tracking) or Add activity (for past workouts).
Choose your activity type (e.g., running, cycling, yoga, weightlifting).
Adjust start time, duration, and calories burned (if known).
Tap Save.
3. Track Workouts in Real-Time
If you want Google Fit to actively track your workout while you're exercising:
To track live workouts:
Open Google Fit.
Tap the ➕ (Add button) > Track workout.
Select the activity type (e.g., running, biking, weight training).
Tap Start to begin tracking.
When done, tap Stop, and Google Fit will log the workout.