You just finished a solid workout, logged everything in JEFIT, and expected it to pop up in Strava. But nothing shows. Your data sits in one app while the other stays blank, and it feels like your effort went unrecorded.
This sync issue is frustrating, especially when you want all your fitness data in one place. The good thing is that it usually comes down to a few fixable problems.
In this post, you will learn why JEFIT stops syncing with Strava and exactly how to get both apps talking to each other again.
Why Your JEFIT and Strava Sync Matters
When JEFIT and Strava sync properly, your strength training from JEFIT flows into Strava alongside your runs, rides, and other activities. This gives you one complete picture of your fitness life. You can track progress, share workouts with friends, and see how your weight training fits with your cardio over time.
A broken sync means you lose that full view. Your Strava profile shows gaps where your gym sessions should be. Friends who follow you might think you skipped leg day when you actually crushed it. And if you use Strava to track weekly training volume, those numbers will be way off.
The sync between these two apps relies on something called an API connection. Think of it like a phone line between JEFIT and Strava. When you finish a workout in JEFIT, it picks up the phone and tells Strava what you did. If that phone line gets cut or scrambled, the message never arrives.
Here is something else to know. The sync only works in one direction. JEFIT sends data to Strava, but Strava does not send anything back to JEFIT. So if you log a run directly in Strava, it will not show up in JEFIT. This is normal behavior, not a bug.
JEFIT Not Syncing With Strava: Likely Causes
Before you can fix this problem, you need to understand what might be causing it. Most sync failures trace back to one of these common issues.
1. The Connection Was Never Set Up Properly
Sometimes the link between JEFIT and Strava looks connected but never actually completed. This happens when you start the authorization process but close the app before it finishes. Or maybe you hit “Allow” on Strava’s permission screen, but a network hiccup stopped the handshake from completing.
The tricky part is that JEFIT might still show Strava as “connected” even when the link is broken underneath. The app displays what it thinks is true, not what actually happened on Strava’s end.
2. Strava Permissions Got Revoked
Strava lets you control which apps can access your account. If you ever went into Strava’s settings and cleaned up your connected apps, you might have removed JEFIT without realizing it. This cuts the connection instantly.
Your JEFIT app has no way of knowing this happened. It will keep trying to send workouts to a door that is now closed.
3. Outdated App Versions
App developers release updates to fix bugs and keep connections working. When JEFIT or Strava updates their systems, older app versions sometimes stop syncing correctly. This is especially true after major updates that change how the apps talk to each other.
Running an old version of either app is like trying to have a conversation where one person speaks a newer language the other does not understand yet.
If you have not updated your apps in a while, this could easily be your issue.
4. Poor Internet Connection During Sync
The sync happens over the internet. If your phone loses Wi-Fi or cellular data right when JEFIT tries to send your workout, the transfer fails. This can happen without any error message, leaving you to wonder why your session never appeared.
Even a weak connection can cause problems. The data might start transferring but time out before it finishes.
5. Account or Server Issues
Sometimes the problem is not on your end at all. Strava’s servers go down occasionally for maintenance or due to unexpected issues. When this happens, no third-party app can sync with them.
JEFIT can also experience server problems that prevent outgoing syncs. These issues usually fix themselves within a few hours, but they can be confusing when everything on your phone looks fine.
JEFIT Not Syncing With Strava: How to Fix
Now that you know what might be wrong, let’s walk through the fixes. Start with the first one and work your way down until your sync works again.
1. Reconnect Your Accounts From Scratch
The cleanest fix is to disconnect and reconnect the two apps. This creates a fresh link and clears out any hidden problems with the old connection.
Start by opening JEFIT and going to your profile settings. Look for the section that shows connected apps or integrations. Find Strava in that list and tap to disconnect it. Confirm when the app asks if you are sure.
Next, open the Strava app on your phone. Go to Settings, then Applications, then find JEFIT in the list. Revoke its access completely.
Now go back to JEFIT and set up the Strava connection again from the beginning:
- Open JEFIT and go to Settings
- Tap on App Integrations or Connected Apps
- Select Strava and tap Connect
- Log into your Strava account when prompted
- Tap Authorize to give JEFIT permission
- Wait for the confirmation message
After this, log a quick test workout in JEFIT and check if it appears in Strava within a few minutes.
2. Update Both Apps
Head to your phone’s app store and check for updates. On iPhone, open the App Store and tap your profile picture to see pending updates. On Android, open the Google Play Store and tap your profile icon, then Manage apps and device.
Update JEFIT first, then update Strava. Once both apps are current, try syncing a workout again.
3. Check Your Internet Connection
Make sure you have a solid connection before and after your workouts. Try switching from Wi-Fi to cellular data or vice versa to see if one works better than the other.
If you work out in a basement gym or somewhere with bad signal, your sync might fail every time. In this case, wait until you are back in an area with good reception, then open JEFIT. The app often tries to sync again when it detects a better connection.
You can also try this quick reset:
- Turn on Airplane Mode for 10 seconds
- Turn it off and wait for your connection to restore
- Open JEFIT and check your recent workouts
- Pull down to refresh if the app supports it
4. Force Sync Your Recent Workouts
Some versions of JEFIT let you manually push workouts to connected apps. Open your workout history and look for a share or sync button next to recent sessions. Tapping this tells the app to try sending that specific workout again.
If you see an option that says “Sync to Strava” or something similar, use it. This bypasses the automatic sync and forces a direct transfer.
Not every version of JEFIT has this feature in the same place, so poke around your workout history and sharing options.
5. Check Strava’s Server Status
Before spending more time troubleshooting, make sure Strava is actually working. Visit Strava’s official status page or check their social media accounts for any announcements about outages.
If Strava’s servers are down, no amount of reconnecting or updating will help. You simply have to wait until they fix things on their end. Your workouts will still be saved in JEFIT, so you can try syncing them later once Strava is back online.
6. Contact Support If Nothing Works
If you have tried everything above and your sync still fails, it is time to reach out for help. Contact JEFIT’s support team through their app or website. Explain what you have already tried so they do not ask you to repeat the same steps.
You can also contact Strava support, especially if other apps are having trouble connecting to your Strava account too. That would suggest the problem is on Strava’s side rather than with JEFIT.
Include details like your phone model, app versions, and when the problem started. Screenshots of any error messages help the support team figure out what is happening faster.
Wrapping Up
Getting JEFIT and Strava to sync again usually takes just a few minutes once you know where to look. A fresh reconnection solves most cases, while app updates and connection checks handle the rest.
Your workout data deserves to live in one place where you can actually use it. With these fixes, you should have your strength sessions flowing into Strava right alongside everything else. And if the problem comes back later, you now know exactly where to start.