Exertion Score
What is an Exertion Score?
Exertion is your daily measure of physical effort. It captures how hard your body is working across all activity—not just workouts—to help you train smarter, avoid overexertion, and reach your goals faster and safer.
At the top of your fitMetrics dashboard, the Exertion Score gives you a clear signal of your daily load. Whether you’re chasing performance, building consistency, or protecting recovery, your score helps you balance effort with rest.
How the Exertion Score Works
Your score is calculated from multiple factors, including:
Daily activity levels – step count, intensity minutes, and overall movement.
Cardiovascular strain – heart rate patterns during workouts and daily activity.
Sleep & recovery quality – how well-rested you are before adding new stress.
Personal context – age, weight, and fitness profile.
fitMetrics analyzes these inputs against your baseline to generate your score. Instead of digging into charts or raw numbers, you get a simple signal that shows whether your effort is on track—or tipping toward overtraining.
Why fitMetrics Does It Better
Unlike most platforms tied to a single device, fitMetrics connects to Apple Watch, Garmin, Oura, Fitbit, Withings, and more. You can even connect multiple devices simultaneously for the most complete view of your exertion. We normalize the data from one wearable overtime so you get one consistent score even if you stack devices.
And because exertion is only meaningful when it’s personal, your score is calibrated to your own patterns and capacity—not a population average.
To make the score actionable, fitMetrics includes a breakdown of “What moved your score” and personalized daily recommendations from our proprietary AI. You’ll know whether to push, steady, or scale back—always with context tailored to you.
How to Interpret Your Score
Think of your Exertion Score as a daily guide to balance effort with recovery:
80–100 (High Exertion): You’ve put in significant effort. Great for peak training days, but ensure recovery is planned.
60–79 (Moderate Exertion): Productive activity level—ideal for steady training and building fitness.
40–59 (Light Exertion): Active but not taxing—maintenance activity, recovery walks, mobility work.
0–39 (Minimal Exertion): Rest day or very light activity. Useful for recovery, or a cue to add more movement.
Why Can’t You See Your Exertion Score?
If your Exertion Score isn’t showing, it’s likely because a wearable isn’t connected. To unlock the full experience, connect your Apple Watch, Garmin, Oura Ring, Fitbit, or another compatible device. You can even connect multiple at once to capture your activity more completely.
Privacy You Can Trust
Your data is always private and secure. fitMetrics never shares or sells your information—period. You choose who gets access, and you can revoke it at any time. Our insights are for information, not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.
