Stats, Metrics, and Performance
Core stats, calculations, and performance data across activities.
By Marie1 author19 articles
- Activity Split ToolHow to use the Strava activity split tool to divide one recorded ride or run into multiple activities, fix multi-sport uploads, and undo a split.
- Activity Stats in the FeedLearn how Strava decides which stats and achievement banners appear in your activity feed, and why the stats shown can vary from activity to activity.
- All-Time PRsLearn how to add and track your All-Time PRs on the Strava website, how they differ from Best Efforts, and how to link them to races or Strava activities.
- Athlete Intelligence on StravaLearn how Athlete Intelligence analyzes your Strava activities to generate personalized performance insights, who has access, and how to give feedback.
- Carbon SavedLearn how Strava calculates Carbon Saved on activities tagged as commutes, how to add the commute tag, and how this data supports Strava Metro's mission.
- ElevationSee how Strava calculates elevation gain from barometric altimeters, GPS data, and our elevation basemap, plus tips for improving accuracy.
- Heart RateLearn how Strava tracks your heart rate during activities, from BPM and Heart Rate Zones to Relative Effort, so you can measure workout intensity and progress.
- How Distance is CalculatedLearn how Strava calculates your activity distance using GPS data and ground speed sensors, why totals can differ from your device, and how to fix it.
- How to Get Power for Your RidesLearn how Strava estimates power for your rides when you don't have a power meter, using your weight, your bike's weight, speed, and elevation data.
- How do I View my Matched Activities?Learn how Strava's Matched Activities feature groups your repeated efforts on the same route so you can track your performance trend over time.
- Moving Time, Speed, and Pace CalculationsLearn how Strava calculates moving time versus elapsed time, and why your speed or pace may differ from a friend's activity or your GPS device readings.
- Pace/SpeedUnderstand how Strava calculates your pace and speed, including Grade Adjusted Pace, Pace Zones, and Workout Analysis for tracking your performance.
- Perceived ExertionLearn how to log Perceived Exertion on Strava using a 1 to 10 scale, and how it can power Relative Effort and Fitness without heart rate data on Strava.
- PowerLearn how Strava measures your power output in watts, compares it to your FTP, and uses your Power Curve to track cycling and running performance over time.
- Power Skills on StravaLearn how Strava's Power Skills feature uses your cycling power meter data to benchmark your Sprinting, Attacking, and Climbing performance over time.
- Progress Summary ChartLearn how to use Strava's Progress Summary Chart to track your distance, time, elevation, and activity totals by sport across custom time ranges on Strava.
- Relative EffortLearn how Strava's Relative Effort measures cardiovascular work across different activities and sports using your heart rate data or Perceived Exertion.
- Steps on StravaLearn how Strava tracks your steps during walk, hike, and run activities, which devices are compatible, and how to fix an inaccurate step count on Strava.
- Your Activity's Top ResultsLearn how Strava selects your activity's top results based on your performance goals, segment achievements, and Best Efforts after each activity.