If you use WHOOP and want your activity to count in GoChallenge, you must connect WHOOP to Apple Health. GoChallenge does not connect directly to WHOOP.
Your data flows like this:
WHOOP → Apple Health → GoChallenge
GoChallenge displays whatever Apple Health contains — specifically your Walking + Running Distance.
If Apple Health does not contain your WHOOP distance, GoChallenge cannot display it.
This guide walks you through first-time setup and troubleshooting.
Part 1: First-Time Setup (Required)
If you have never connected WHOOP to Apple Health before, complete this section first.
Step 1: Connect WHOOP to Apple Health
Open the WHOOP app
Go to More → Integrations
Select Apple Health
Tap Connect
Enable the following permissions:
Steps
Walking + Running Distance
Workouts (recommended)
This allows WHOOP to write activity data into Apple Health.
Step 2: Allow WHOOP to Fully Sync
After enabling integration:
Stay in the WHOOP app
Wait for the sync bar at the top to fully complete
Once syncing finishes, WHOOP will automatically write data to Apple Health.
Important note about past activity: Apple Health will only contain activity that WHOOP writes after permissions are enabled.
If you have used WHOOP for months without Apple Health connected, past activity may not automatically appear in Apple Health.
GoChallenge can only display activity that exists in Apple Health from Day 1 of the challenge.
Part 2: Make WHOOP the Primary Data Source
Apple Health may receive activity from multiple sources:
Your iPhone
Apple Watch (if applicable)
WHOOP
When timestamps overlap, Apple Health prioritises sources based on order.
To ensure WHOOP data takes priority:
Open the Apple Health app
Tap Browse → Activity → Steps
Scroll down and tap Data Sources & Access
Tap Edit (top right)
Drag WHOOP to the top of the list
Tap Done
This ensures Apple Health prefers WHOOP data when duplicates exist.
Part 3: Verify Distance Permissions (Most Important)
GoChallenge tracks progress using:
Walking + Running Distance
To confirm WHOOP can write distance data:
Open iPhone Settings
Go to Health → Data Access & Devices
Select WHOOP
Ensure both are toggled ON:
Steps
Walking + Running Distance
If “Walking + Running Distance” is disabled, GoChallenge will not receive your distance.
Part 4: Troubleshooting Common Issues
I see activity in WHOOP but nothing in GoChallenge
Check:
Is WHOOP connected to Apple Health?
Has WHOOP fully synced?
Is Walking + Running Distance enabled?
Swipe down on the GoChallenge home screen to sync the latest data.
If Apple Health does not contain the data, GoChallenge cannot display it.
My WHOOP numbers are higher than GoChallenge
Possible reasons:
WHOOP has not finished syncing
Apple Health is prioritising another data source
Distance permission is turned off
Open Apple Health and check whether your latest activity appears under:
Browse → Activity → Walking + Running Distance
I went for a walk / run without my phone
No problem. WHOOP will estimate distance and write it to Apple Health once syncing completes. Ensure the WHOOP app has fully synced before checking GoChallenge.
I did strength training and see little or no progress
GoChallenge tracks distance, not calories or heart rate.
Some activity types (for example, strength training) may not generate meaningful Walking + Running Distance.
Key takeaway
GoChallenge displays whatever Apple Health contains. For accurate tracking:
WHOOP must be connected to Apple Health
Walking + Running Distance must be enabled
WHOOP must fully sync
WHOOP should be set as the primary data source
If you’ve completed all steps and still experience issues, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll help resolve it quickly.