Amazfit devices can now send detailed strength‑training data to Strava via the Zepp app. The integration adds muscle‑map visuals, set‑rep‑weight logs and shareable posts, positioning Strava for a broader market ahead of its planned IPO.
What’s new
Amazfit has become one of 14 launch partners for Strava’s strength‑training overhaul announced on 21 May 2026. From today, any strength workout recorded on an Amazfit watch or band is pushed from the Zepp app to Strava with full exercise metadata – not the generic “Gym” block that appeared before.
The update adds three concrete enhancements:
- Automatic muscle‑map visualisation – after a session, Strava generates a colour‑coded diagram that highlights the muscle groups worked based on the exercises logged.
- Dedicated strength log – sets, reps and weight are stored per exercise, allowing athletes to review progress over weeks or months.
- Five new shareables – gym sessions now appear in the feed with the same social visibility as runs and rides, plus quick‑share cards for personal records, volume totals and weekly summaries.
How it compares
Versus the previous Strava‑Amazfit link
- Before – Strava received a single “Gym” activity with a total duration and calories burned. No breakdown of exercises, no weight data.
- Now – Each lift, press or squat is listed with its set‑rep‑weight details, and the muscle‑map gives a visual cue that was missing before.
Against competing ecosystems
| Feature | Strava + Amazfit | Garmin Connect | Whoop + Strava |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise‑level data | ✔︎ (sets, reps, weight) | ✔︎ (limited) | ✘ |
| Muscle‑group visual | ✔︎ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Free for all users | ✔︎ | ❌ (premium needed) | ❌ |
| Social feed integration | ✔︎ | ✔︎ (limited) | ✔︎ |
Garmin Connect already offers detailed lift tracking, but it requires a Garmin‑only device and a paid premium tier for advanced analytics. Whoop’s partnership with Strava focuses on cardio metrics; it does not expose strength specifics. Amazfit’s free‑to‑use approach therefore gives a broader audience access to the same depth of data without a subscription.
Why Strava is doing this now
Strength training was Strava’s fastest‑growing activity type in 2025, surpassing 500 million uploads. The company filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO in February 2026, with Goldman Sachs valuing it around $2.2 billion. Expanding into weight‑room analytics widens the addressable market and makes the platform more attractive to investors looking for diversified usage.
Who it’s for
- Gym‑regulars who already wear an Amazfit device and want their lifts to appear alongside runs and rides without juggling multiple apps.
- Casual athletes who appreciate a visual cue of which muscles they’ve worked and want to share that progress on social feeds.
- Data‑driven users seeking a free, detailed log of sets, reps and weight that can be exported for personal analysis.
If you own a Amazfit Band 7, Band 8, or any of the recent Amazfit watch models, simply enable the Strava sync in the Zepp app’s Connected Services section. The first sync may take a few minutes as the app uploads the historical gym sessions.
Bottom line
The Strava‑Amazfit integration turns a previously bland gym entry into a data‑rich record that rivals dedicated strength‑tracking platforms, and it does so at no extra cost. For anyone already in the Strava ecosystem, the upgrade is a clear win, and it gives Strava a stronger foothold in the weight‑room market ahead of its IPO.
Source: Amazfit press release – Strava blog post, 21 May 2026
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