Bluetooth Heart Rate Tracking: Step by Step

The Push Training app enables tracking heart rate from any Bluetooth heart rate tracker. Follow the steps below to ensure everything is set up properly. Note: Bluetooth devices do not send calorie data, but some may send distance data.

Looking for Apple Watch instructions? Visit the Apple Watch guide here.

Bluetooth Heart Rate Tracking is currently in beta and may not be available on your device yet.

1. Enable Bluetooth tracking in the Push Training app

  • Navigate to the Profile tab
  • Tap on the "Wearables" option
  • Scroll down to select "Always" under the Bluetooth section

2. Share heart rate data from your Bluetooth device

  • Make sure your Bluetooth device is powered on and nearby
  • Begin sharing heart rate data on your Bluetooth device

Garmin Watches
From your Garmin watch, begin a Virtual Run. This will also send distance data!

WHOOP
In the WHOOP app, open Device Settings by tapping the device indicator in the top right corner or clicking More in the navbar. Then, toggle on HR Broadcast to start broadcasting.

Fitbit
Fitbit does not support sharing heart rate data via Bluetooth.

3. Connect to your device

  • Start any workout
  • You should see a prompt to connect to a device for the workout sessions
  • Scroll through the options until you see your device
  • Tap on your device to connect
  • A green checkmark confirms the phone app has successfully connected to the Bluetooth device.

If you don't see your device listed, ensure your device's Bluetooth is turned on, steps 1 and 2 are complete, and that your Bluetooth device is nearby. Any Bluetooth device with a Heart Rate Service enabled will appear.

6. Enjoy the heart rate tracking!

Heart rate data will begin flowing and will appear during the workout. Calorie data is not sent by Bluetooth devices, but some devices may send distance data.

Please let us know if you run into any problems or have any other questions. hello@pushtrainingapp.com

Now, let's push!