If you’re moving from Strong to Hevy, you can import your previous workout history using a CSV file exported directly from the Strong app. This saves you from manually recreating past workouts and lets you continue tracking your training history in Hevy.
In this article, we’ll cover how to import your Strong data and answer some common questions about what happens during the import.
Before Importing Your Strong CSV
Before exporting your file from Strong, make sure:
- The Strong app is set to English before exporting the CSV.
- The CSV is exported directly from Strong.
- The file has not been manually edited or reformatted.
- All weight values should be in kilograms (kg).
We recommend changing Strong to English before exporting your data rather than translating or editing the CSV afterward.
How to Import a Strong CSV
In the Hevy app, go to:
Profile > Settings > Export & Import Data > Import Data > Import Strong CSV > Select File
Once you select your Strong CSV, Hevy will begin importing your workout history.
Can I Import if I’ve Already Started Logging Workouts in Hevy?
Yes!
Your existing Hevy workouts will remain untouched. The workouts imported from Strong will be added to your workout history alongside your existing Hevy workouts based on the dates they were completed.
You do not need to start with an empty Hevy account to use the import feature.
Are Saved Routines Imported?
No. The Strong CSV includes completed workout history, but saved routines are not imported into Hevy.
Your workout names will still be imported. To recreate a Strong routine, open an imported workout, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, and select Save as Routine.
This makes it easier to rebuild your commonly used routines without starting from scratch.
Are Supersets Imported?
Supersets are not currently carried over as supersets during the import.
The exercises will still be imported individually and will appear in the correct workout order, but you may need to recreate the superset connection in Hevy.
What Happens to Custom Exercises?
Hevy will try to match exercises from your Strong workout history with exercises already available in the Hevy exercise library.
If an exercise cannot be matched, Hevy will automatically create a custom exercise on your account so the workout can still be imported.
Because of this, you may notice new custom exercises on your account after completing the import.
How Are Weight Units Handled?
Weight units are handled automatically during the import.
Your imported workout data will display using the weight unit you currently have selected in Hevy, so there is no additional unit setup required before importing.
Can I Import Another CSV Later?
Only one CSV import can be active at a time.
If you need to import an updated or different CSV, you will first need to revert your previous import and then import the new file.
How to Undo a Strong CSV Import
To remove a previous Strong import, go to:
Profile > Settings > Export & Import Data > Import Data
If Strong data has previously been imported, you should see an option to revert the import.
Reverting the import will remove the data that was added by that import.
What if My Strong CSV Does Not Import Correctly?
If your CSV is a direct export from Strong, Strong was set to English when the file was exported, and you are still experiencing an issue, please contact us at hello@hevyapp.com.
When contacting Support, please include:
- The CSV file you are trying to import
- Screenshots of any error messages
- A description of what is happening
- Examples of workouts, exercises, or other information that did not import correctly
Let us know whether the file will not import at all or whether the import completes but some information appears incorrectly. This will help our Support team investigate.
Can I Import Data From Another App?
Hevy’s built-in import feature officially supports CSV files exported directly from Strong.
If you would like to import workout history from another app or source, our Support team can provide a sample CSV showing the Strong format so you can try formatting your data to match it.
Important: Manually created, edited, translated, or converted CSV files are not officially supported. While you can attempt to import a file using the Strong format, our Support team cannot edit or convert the CSV for you or troubleshoot formatting issues with files that were not directly exported from Strong.