Jennifer Van Allen
March 30, 2021
How to Invite a Coworker to the ChallengeHave active friends at your company or know coworkers who want to move more? Invite them to join the Movecoach Challenge. Here's how:
On your mobile device: 1. Tap the Me icon (on the bottom-left corner of your phone screen). From the web, on a computer: 1. Login.
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July 30, 2020
How to Sync With Google FitOur system syncs with Google Fit, which tracks activities on Android devices.
Here's how to sync Google Fit with your FOR RUNCOACH USERS: On your Runcoach app in a mobile device:
From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. This action will take you to the Google Fit website. Log in and follow the instructions. *Remember: Your workouts are uploaded from the server of each syncing service, not the device that you wear. In order to upload your activity to your Movecoach or Runcoach training log, you must regularly sync your device to Google Fit's web platform. On your mobile device:
From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. This action will take you to the Google Fit website. Log in and follow the instructions. *Remember: Your workouts are uploaded from the server of each syncing service, not the device that you wear. In order to upload your activity to your Movecoach or Runcoach training log, you must regularly sync your device to Google Fit's web platform.
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June 01, 2020
How to Sync With FitbitPlease have your Fitbit login information ready and follow these steps: 1. Tap the Three Lines (on top left corner of your phone screen). From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. Make sure that you have the most recent version of the Movecoach or Runcoach App for iOS or Android.
After your initial sync with Fitbit, your data will be imported immediately. Subsequent syncs occur once per hour throughout the day. At that time all the data since your most-recent sync will be uploaded to your Movecoach or Runcoach log.
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June 01, 2020
How to Sync with StravaPlease have your Strava login information ready. FOR RUNCOACH USERS 1. Tap the Three Lines (on top left corner of your phone screen). From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. Please make sure that you have the most recent versions of the Movecoach or Runcoach App for Android or iOS (iPhone). FOR MOVECOACH USERS From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. This action will take you to the Strava website. Log in and follow the instructions. After your initial sync with Strava, your data will be imported immediately. Subsequent syncs occur as soon as you upload your workouts. At that time all the data since your most-recent sync will be uploaded to your Movecoach or Runcoach log.
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June 01, 2020
How to Sync With RunkeeperPlease have your Runkeeper login information ready. FOR RUNCOACH USERS 1. Tap the Three Lines (on top left corner of your phone screen). From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. Please make sure that you have the most recent versions of the Movecoach or Runcoach App for Android or iOS (iPhone). On your mobile device:
This action will take you to the Runkeeper website, log in and follow the instructions. After your initial sync with Runkeeper, your data will be imported immediately to your Runcoach or Movecoach log. Subsequent syncs are manual. All data since your most-recent sync will be added to your log.
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May 31, 2020
How to Sync Your Garmin DeviceOur system syncs with all Garmin devices, including those with GPS (through Garmin Connect), and those Vivo Smart devices (through Garmin Wellness). You'll find directions below for both devices. FOR RUNCOACH USERS 1. Tap the Three Lines (on top left corner of your phone screen). From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. FOR MOVECOACH USERS On your mobile device: From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. This action will take you to the Garmin Connect website. Log in and follow the instructions. Initially, it takes 72 Hours for data from Garmin Connect to be uploaded to your Movecoach or Runcoach log. This wait is part of Garmin’s process. After the initial sync, Garmin will automatically import data into your log every time you sync your Garmin device with Garmin Connect. *Remember: Your workouts are uploaded from the server of each syncing service, not the device that you wear. In order to upload your activity to your Movecoach or Runcoach training log, you must regularly sync your device to Garmin's web platform. For Garmin Devices with Activity Trackers (The Vivo Series via Garmin Wellness) Have your Garmin Wellness login information ready. On your mobile device: From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. This action will take you to the Garmin Wellness website. Log in and follow the instructions. Initially, it will take 72 hours for your Garmin Wellness data to be imported to your log. (This is part of Garmin’s process). After that, Garmin will automatically import step data and GPS data into your log.
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May 31, 2020
How to Sync With Apple HealthKit (Apple Watch)Please have your Healthkit login information ready. For RUNCOACH USERS on an iPhone or other Mobile apple device. 1. Tap the Three Lines (on top left corner of your phone screen). From the web, on a computer: 1. Login. Please make sure that you have the most recent versions of the Movecoach or Runcoach app for iOS (iPhone). On your mobile device: From the web: 1. Login. After selecting HealthKit, you will be prompted to allow permissions to certain data, you must select “All Categories On.” Your initial sync with HealthKit will pull data all historical HealthKit data recorded. After the initial sync, HealthKit data is synced to your Runcoach or Movecoach log once per hour or any time the App is opened and used.*Important: Your workouts are uploaded from the server of each syncing service, not the wearable device. In order to upload your activity to your Movecoach or Runcoach training log, you must regularly sync your device to your service. So you must regularly sync your device to the web platform.*
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How to Resync Your Activity Tracker
Our platform syncs with popular activity trackers, so that your physical activity will be automatically uploaded to your Runcoach or Movecoach log. We sync with Fitbit, Apple HealthKit (Apple Watch),* Garmin, Strava Garmin Wellness, Nike+, Jawbone, and Runkeeper. If there is ever any interruption in the flow of data between your tracking service and your Movecoach or Runcoach log, a resync may resolve the issue. Resync On Your ComputerTake the steps below to resync, using our web platform on a computer.
Resync on Your Mobile Device
Apple HealthKit ![]() If you are using Apple HealthKit, set your permissions to "All Categories On" to ensure that Movecoach and Runcoach can read the activity that HealthKit records. Here's how to do that:
Any questions? Contact Us.
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