# Strain & Activity **URL:** https://www.community.whoop.com/c/strain-activity/16.md [Latest](https://www.community.whoop.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.community.whoop.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.community.whoop.com/tags.md) --- ## [Strength Trainer: automatic rest timers, haptic alerts and double-tap to start the next set](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strength-trainer-automatic-rest-timers-haptic-alerts-and-double-tap-to-start-the-next-set/16766)
**Author:** [@sbenkirane](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/sbenkirane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strength-trainer-automatic-rest-timers-haptic-alerts-and-double-tap-to-start-the-next-set/16766 "2026-11-07T09:34:26Z")
Let me finish a set, rest and start the next one without reaching for my phone. Optional rest targets per exercise: set 2 minutes for bench, 60 seconds for lateral raises, etc. This would be an added variable when crea… --- ## [Support Timed Isometric Holds in Strength Trainer](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/support-timed-isometric-holds-in-strength-trainer/16134)
**Author:** [@E7alajmi](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/E7alajmi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/support-timed-isometric-holds-in-strength-trainer/16134 "2026-11-07T04:02:42Z")
Idea: WHOOP Strength Trainer should support isometric exercises and timed static holds as a dedicated workout type, rather than forcing users to convert them into repetitions or substitute them with unrelated exercises. … --- ## [Wildly Inaccurate Step Count](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/wildly-inaccurate-step-count/16550)
**Author:** [@jbjohnson](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/jbjohnson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/wildly-inaccurate-step-count/16550 "2026-11-05T12:58:17Z")
Has anyone else noticed with the October ‘26 firmware update that the Step count is wildly under counting? The AI portion is useless. I have to explain to that a 1.7 metre tall person cannon take a 2 metre step - 5.46k w… --- ## [Limitations in Workout Routines](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/limitations-in-workout-routines/16638)
**Author:** [@Alex1712](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Alex1712)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/limitations-in-workout-routines/16638 "2026-10-28T01:56:16Z")
It’s pretty disappointing that I can’t log such a basic workout routine, like a ladder workout combining an outdoor exercise with running specific distances. The app doesn’t even allow me to add a 1 km run as an exercis… --- ## [Whoop Arms sleeve](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-arms-sleeve/16491)
**Author:** [@MikeBarella](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/MikeBarella)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-arms-sleeve/16491 "2026-10-16T14:59:21Z")
As a triathlete my swimming data is super important. Have not had good luck with the wrist area even with the sports band. So I got a Whoop arm sleeve and have been swimming with it for a while and have had good heart ra… --- ## [New Feature Request: per-split metrics during long runs](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/new-feature-request-per-split-metrics-during-long-runs/16490)
**Author:** [@pmgrant0922](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/pmgrant0922)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/new-feature-request-per-split-metrics-during-long-runs/16490 "2026-10-16T14:55:04Z")
Greetings, can you please enhance GPS-tracked activities by adding: Per-mile (or per-km) splits Average pace per mile/km Average heart rate per mile/km WHOOP already tracks and shows route, total distance, and overall… --- ## [Request to create a new activity type](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/request-to-create-a-new-activity-type/16450)
**Author:** [@mateo2403](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/mateo2403)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/request-to-create-a-new-activity-type/16450 "2026-10-11T17:57:06Z")
Please add Altinha as a dedicated activity type. It’s a Brazilian beach sport where players keep a ball airborne using their feet, legs, chest, and head, usually on sand. Its movements and physical demands differ from vo… --- ## [Abs Activity Addition](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/abs-activity-addition/16430)
**Author:** [@TWADE23](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/TWADE23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/abs-activity-addition/16430 "2026-10-07T20:42:09Z")
Hi, Can the option for an abs / core workout be added as an activity option. The strength trainer option doesn’t feel like the right fit. --- ## [Feature Request: Double-tap controls for Workout Mode sets](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/feature-request-double-tap-controls-for-workout-mode-sets/16421)
**Author:** [@seifeldeenessam](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/seifeldeenessam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/feature-request-double-tap-controls-for-workout-mode-sets/16421 "2026-10-05T18:32:03Z")
Allow the WHOOP device’s double-tap gesture to start and end sets during Workout Mode. Currently, users need to keep their phone awake and open the app each time, which is inconvenient during training. Using double-tap c… --- ## [Exercises options in Strength trainer](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/exercises-options-in-strength-trainer/16161)
**Author:** [@yelganayni](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/yelganayni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/exercises-options-in-strength-trainer/16161 "2026-09-29T19:29:42Z")
Weightlifting Exercises need to be updated with more options to have more accurate data logging. --- ## [Changes in new algorithm](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/changes-in-new-algorithm/16312)
**Author:** [@AJKaboom](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/AJKaboom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/changes-in-new-algorithm/16312 "2026-09-24T07:42:23Z")
in July my same daily workout started showing 25% less calories than before. Daily 3.8 mi walks at about 3 mph now show maybe 25 -30 calories per mile and sometimes 0 strain. Seems as though walking totally devalued. Why… --- ## [Via Apple Watch](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/via-apple-watch/3072)
**Author:** [@dxbphd](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/dxbphd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/via-apple-watch/3072 "2026-09-24T03:45:10Z")
I’m a long-time Apple Watch user and recently bought a Whoop MG to get more and deeper insights in my sleep, strain and recovery. I’m currently wearing both to compare a bit. I did a HIIT session this morning and logged … --- ## [I am experiencing this issue whenever i try to add activity](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/i-am-experiencing-this-issue-whenever-i-try-to-add-activity/16179)
**Author:** [@Bader33](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Bader33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/i-am-experiencing-this-issue-whenever-i-try-to-add-activity/16179 "2026-09-10T11:31:04Z")
--- ## [Strain not showing on the community leaderboard on Sunday’s only](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strain-not-showing-on-the-community-leaderboard-on-sunday-s-only/16153)
**Author:** [@npotts1909](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/npotts1909)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strain-not-showing-on-the-community-leaderboard-on-sunday-s-only/16153 "2026-09-08T07:26:03Z")
My Sunday strain isn’t showing on the community leaderboard Monday - Sunday view. Only Sunday isn’t showing. Tried rebooting whoop and still not working --- ## [Strength Trainer pr](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strength-trainer-pr/16147)
**Author:** [@dh2166](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/dh2166)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strength-trainer-pr/16147 "2026-09-07T15:19:28Z")
It would be nice to see what is my progress in training like in hevy or in other training apps . If you could see when you do an new pr it would be amazing. --- ## [Add Floorball as an Activity Type](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/add-floorball-as-an-activity-type/16133)
**Author:** [@Tadeazek](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Tadeazek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/add-floorball-as-an-activity-type/16133 "2026-09-06T13:48:24Z")
Could you add Floorball as its own activity type? It’s a fast-growing indoor sport (innebandy/unihockey) with its own distinct movement pattern- lots of short sprints, quick direction changes, and stick-handling, similar… --- ## [New activity request (drumming)](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/new-activity-request-drumming/16128)
**Author:** [@LGeiger157](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/LGeiger157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/new-activity-request-drumming/16128 "2026-09-05T17:44:30Z")
I play the drums a lot and my whoop always thinks that I’m mountain biking. I would love to have drumming as an activity in the app as I just achieved a 15.6 strain last night during my 1.5 hr drumming session --- ## [Add Rowing to Strength Activity Time](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/add-rowing-to-strength-activity-time/16066)
**Author:** [@mayercc](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/mayercc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/add-rowing-to-strength-activity-time/16066 "2026-08-30T00:42:43Z")
Kayaking is included in Strength Activity Time, but Rowing is not — even though my rowing sessions show significant muscular load in the activity summary. From a training standpoint they’re both heavily strength-based. M… --- ## [Whoop Map Elevation Gain is 4x Reality](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-map-elevation-gain-is-4x-reality/14630)
**Author:** [@pvanni](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/pvanni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-map-elevation-gain-is-4x-reality/14630 "2026-08-29T15:27:47Z")
I also use Map My Run to log my runs. The Whoop map is always giving me much higher elevation gains than the Map My Run app. For example, today, MMR said it was 259 feet elevation gain and Whoop said it was 1,057 feet.… --- ## [Adding School/Learning as a Activity](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/adding-school-learning-as-a-activity/16004)
**Author:** [@Peguin](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Peguin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/adding-school-learning-as-a-activity/16004 "2026-08-24T19:48:08Z")
During a school day or time of learning you might have a lot of stress or your heart rate might increase a lot. If you added a school activity you would be able to see your day --- ## [Forgetting to end an activity](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/forgetting-to-end-an-activity/15911)
**Author:** [@Tahnoonalshehhi](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Tahnoonalshehhi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/forgetting-to-end-an-activity/15911 "2026-08-15T13:29:36Z")
I started an activity and forgot to end it - was open for 17 hours and sleep was not detected that night. Should have a feature to notify the user of an unusual long active detection --- ## [Add in BFT as activity](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/add-in-bft-as-activity/15839)
**Author:** [@sungyoyo](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/sungyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/add-in-bft-as-activity/15839 "2026-08-11T02:36:13Z")
Add in BFT as activity with cardio / strength selection --- ## [Strength trainer whoop usage vs other applications](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strength-trainer-whoop-usage-vs-other-applications/15799)
**Author:** [@LucasEP](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/LucasEP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/strength-trainer-whoop-usage-vs-other-applications/15799 "2026-08-07T12:33:37Z")
So I’ve been using my whoop for around 8 months now, and I love it! But, one thing I have been wrestling with is the strength trainer part of the experience. I typically use Strong, and export workouts and link with my w… --- ## [Possible Issue with Strain and Calorie Tracking](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/possible-issue-with-strain-and-calorie-tracking/15767)
**Author:** [@mariumii](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/mariumii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/possible-issue-with-strain-and-calorie-tracking/15767 "2026-08-05T18:17:49Z")
I’ve been using my WHOOP consistently for the past 88 days, wearing it every day, and I’ve started to feel that the calorie tracking and strain calculations are not accurate. On days when I train extremely hard , someti… --- ## [Respiration tracking for activities](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/respiration-tracking-for-activities/15756)
**Author:** [@jspeer](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/jspeer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/respiration-tracking-for-activities/15756 "2026-08-05T16:44:26Z")
It would be super helpful if the human Whoop team added respiration tracking for activities, not just sleep. --- ## [Underestimated kcal](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/underestimated-kcal/15437)
**Author:** [@matija94](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/matija94)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/underestimated-kcal/15437 "2026-08-04T00:31:00Z")
Hi Whoop team, I can tell with utter confidence that Whoop underestimates kcals heavily. Everything that is not a heavy workout session is heavily underestimated in terms of kcal expenditure. Light workouts or light mo… --- ## [Stress and Strain not updating](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/stress-and-strain-not-updating/15716)
**Author:** [@ikaikalogan](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/ikaikalogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/stress-and-strain-not-updating/15716 "2026-08-02T02:39:14Z")
The app says my data is caught up but I don’t have updated stress and strain scores from today and yesterday. This started out of the blue. Trouble shooting steps taken: Checked firmware Unpaired and re-paired the dev… --- ## [Allow add and edit planned activities!](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/allow-add-and-edit-planned-activities/15625)
**Author:** [@Droriel](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Droriel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/allow-add-and-edit-planned-activities/15625 "2026-07-26T11:47:05Z")
Please add a possibility to plan activities for a day with whoop! Now we can simply accept proposals from Daily Outlook. But it often miss the needed one. Also very often for me actually talking to AI coach, he is prop… --- ## [Would it be possible to add Karate as a separate activity?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/would-it-be-possible-to-add-karate-as-a-separate-activity/15612)
**Author:** [@WE2724](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/WE2724)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/would-it-be-possible-to-add-karate-as-a-separate-activity/15612 "2026-07-24T23:29:10Z")
Many other combat arts are catered for in the app but Karate hasn’t yet been added separately. Is it possible to have this added please? --- ## [July 26 HR update disaster](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/july-26-hr-update-disaster/15606)
**Author:** [@BBetter1751](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/BBetter1751)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/july-26-hr-update-disaster/15606 "2026-07-24T11:48:22Z")
Whoop said I burned 111 cal yesterday in a household clean that I do every day, I was awarded 40 cal today for exactly the same amount of effort and 0.2 strain, because they have changed the heart rate algorithm. . Also … [Next page](https://www.community.whoop.com/c/strain-activity/16.md?page=1)