Platforms
IOS, ANDROID, WEB
Free Tier
Yes
Paid Price
$11.99/month
Sensors
5 supported
The Verdict
The world's most popular fitness social network imports heart rate data from workouts but has minimal HRV-specific features. Best used alongside a dedicated HRV app rather than as a primary HRV tracking solution.
Features
- Activity tracking and GPS
- Heart rate zone analysis
- Training log
- Social features and segments
- Relative effort scoring
- Fitness and Freshness charts
Pros
- Massive active community
- Free tier very functional
- Syncs with most devices
- Excellent social motivation
Cons
- Limited HRV features
- No dedicated HRV analysis
- Heart rate focus over HRV
- Best features need subscription
Heart Rate vs HRV
Strava excels at heart rate analysis during workouts—zones, relative effort, and aerobic vs anaerobic time. However, it doesn't display HRV metrics or provide recovery recommendations based on HRV data.
Using Strava with HRV Apps
Many athletes use Strava for social features and workout logging while relying on dedicated apps (Elite HRV, Whoop, Oura) for HRV tracking. Garmin Connect can bridge both, syncing workouts to Strava while tracking HRV.
Compatible Sensors
- Garmin
- Polar
- Apple Watch
- Wahoo
- Most Gps Devices