When creating overlays for your activities, you can display various metrics. However, the availability of some metrics depends on the data present in your GPX file. Here's a comprehensive overview of what metrics you can use and what data they require:
| GPX Data Required | Available Metrics |
|---|---|
| Latitude and Longitude | ⭐️ Speed (km/h) |
| Elevation | ⭐️ % Grade |
| Heart Rate (HR) | ⭐️ Heart Rate |
| Power | ⭐️ Power |
| Cadence | ⭐️ Cadence |
| Temperature | 🌡️ Temperature (°C) |
Important Notes
- Basic Data: Latitude and longitude are always present in GPX files, so speed-based metrics are always available.
- Elevation Data: Most GPX files include elevation data, enabling grade and altitude-related metrics.
- Additional Sensors: Heart rate, power, and cadence require specific sensors during activity recording.
- Temperature: Temperature data is less common in GPX files - it depends on your recording device's capabilities.
Missing metrics?
- If in the app you don't see a metric you want to display and you think the data is available in your GPX file, let me know immidiately.
- If you need any other metric to display on your overlays and it's not on the list, let me know.
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