Stats, Metrics, and Performance
Core stats, calculations, and performance data across activities.
By Rochelle1 author19 articles
- Activity Split Tool
- Activity Stats in the Feed
- All-Time PRs
- Athlete Intelligence on Strava
- Carbon Saved
- 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 heart rate during activities, from BPM and zones to Relative Effort, so you can measure and improve workout intensity.
- How Distance is Calculated
- How to Get Power for Your Rides
- Matched Activities
- Moving Time, Speed, and Pace Calculations
- Pace/SpeedUnderstand how Strava calculates pace and speed, including Grade Adjusted Pace, Pace Zones, and Workout Analysis for tracking performance.
- Perceived Exertion
- PowerLearn how Strava measures power in watts, compares it to your FTP, and uses your Power Curve to track cycling and running performance over time.
- Power Skills on Strava
- Progress Summary Chart
- Relative Effort
- Steps on Strava
- Your Activity's Top Results