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How to Use Google Fit to Track Your Health

Tap through each step in order to get set up.

  1. Install Google Fit and set a goal

    Install the Google Fit app and set a daily target, such as a step count or minutes of activity.

  2. Connect it to other fitness apps

    In settings, you can link other workout apps and smartwatches so your activity data all lands in one place.

  3. Check your Heart Points

    Any activity that raises your heart rate, such as brisk walking, automatically earns Heart Points based on intensity.

  4. Review your weekly activity summary

    The home screen shows your steps, active minutes, and Heart Points for the week at a glance.

  5. Why it is worth using

    Instead of checking scattered activity data across several apps, Google Fit brings it into one place and measures it against World Health Organization activity guidelines, making it easy to see where you stand.

Bring your scattered activity data into one place

Rather than checking several fitness apps and a smartwatch separately, consolidating everything in Google Fit makes it much easier to see your overall activity level at a glance.

Also worth checking out: Strava

If you want to log runs or rides in more detail, including route maps and pace splits, it is worth also looking into how Strava works alongside Google Fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What determines how many Heart Points I earn?

Heart Points are awarded automatically for moderate-or-higher intensity activity, generally anything that raises your heart rate the way brisk walking does, based on guidelines from the World Health Organization.

Can I track my steps with just my phone?

Yes, your phone's built-in sensors can record steps and distance without any extra device, though a connected wearable will generally give more accurate readings.