Use GPX routes in the Samsung Health app
In the mood for a challenging hike? Or perhaps you’re a cycling enthusiast who loves exploring new trails. Whichever you prefer, you can use GPX navigation routes with the Samsung Health app on your Galaxy phone or watch. GPX files contain routes that you can follow along with in Samsung Health, so you can track your burned calories, exercise duration, and more.
Note: GPX routes are compatible with the Galaxy Watch5 Pro only. They are not compatible with other Galaxy watch models.
Access a GPX route on your phone
A GPX file contains a hiking or cycling navigation route that can be used with the SmartThings app on your phone. GPX files can be downloaded using fitness apps and websites. You can also try out sample routes in the SmartThings app.
Navigate to and open the Samsung Health app, and make sure you are on the Home tab.
Swipe to the Exercise tile, then tap the More icon on the tile (the three dots and three horizontal lines), and then tap Cycling or Hiking, depending on your preference. You may need to allow permissions to continue.
Next, tap the drop-down menu at the bottom to select a target. Tap Route target, and then tap Select route.
Next, you can tap Import GPX files to select a file that is already stored on your phone. For this example, tap Try it under Sample routes.
Note: If you tap Import GPX files, you’ll be able to browse your phone to find the file. Select the file, and then tap Done.
Select Cycling or Hiking, and then tap Import. Name the route, and then tap the switch next to Reverse route to turn this on if desired. Tap Save.
Next, select the new route, and then tap Start. Wait for the countdown to finish, and then start your route.
Note: To find the route later on, swipe to the Exercise tile, then tap the More icon (the three dots and three horizontal lines), and then select either Cycling or Hiking.
Tap Pause to take a break, and then tap Resume when you’re ready to continue the route. Tap Finish when you are finished with your route.
A route summary will appear with details like Workout duration and Total calories.
Access a GPX route on your Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Note: When using a downloaded route from an app or website, make sure to leave some distance between the starting and ending points. If the ending point is too close to the starting point, the watch may not detect the points properly.
Once your GPX files are imported to Samsung Health on your phone, they will be available on your connected Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Just make sure your phone and watch are connected using Bluetooth and the Galaxy Wearable app.
Swipe to the Exercise tile on your watch, and then tap Cycling or Hiking, depending on your preference. You may need to allow permissions to continue.
Tap the Settings icon on the countdown screen, and then tap the switch next to Target to turn it on.
Next, swipe to and tap Route, and then select your route. You can also reverse the route if desired.
Tap Start to begin. Swipe left and tap Pause to take a break, and then tap Resume when you’re ready to continue.
When you’re done, swipe left and tap Finish. You can then view the route summary on the screen. You can also swipe up and tap Show on phone to view the summary in the Samsung Health app on your connected phone.
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