9 Strava Settings You Should Change to Keep Your Fitness Data Private
The Strava community makes it the de facto fitness app for many athletes. Unfortunately, its social features often conflict with your privacy . If you tend to start and end workouts close to home, you may accidentally reveal your home address to strangers.
There is a tradeoff between privacy and usability here. Some of Strava’s best features, like heat maps, won’t work properly if everyone makes their fitness data private. But you should review the following options and decide what level of privacy you are comfortable with. This is not unlike the deal you make to get a free Apple Watch or Fitbit from your insurance company : you need to balance your personal details with the benefits of the service.