Activity Details

Learn how VMFit calculates and displays various activity metrics.

Time

Time is used for GPS based activities, and it's split between Moving Time and Elapsed Time. Moving Time is the duration you were actually moving, while Elapsed Time is the total duration from when you start to when you finish your activity.

If moving and elapsed times are equal, the app displays just Time.

Duration

VMFit displays duration for non GPS based activities. This is the total duration of the activity including pauses.

Distance

Distance is calculated based on GPS data as an accumulated value of the distances between 2 consecutive GPS points.

Average Pace

Average pace is the average time it takes to cover a set distance (mile or a kilometer). It's calculated by dividing the total distance by the total time spent moving. A lower number indicates a faster pace (e.g., 5 minutes per kilometer is faster than 7 minutes per kilometer).

Max Pace

Max pace is the minimum time it took to cover a set distance (mile or a kilometer). It's calculated as the min value achieved calculating pace for specified distance / duration window.

Average Speed

Average speed is calculated as total distance divided by the moving time, excluding any time spent stopped.

Max Speed

Max speed is the maximum speed reported by the GPS receiver during activity recording.

Note: If an activity was imported from a GPX file, VMFit calculates max speed as the maximum value achieved by the formula Speed = duration / distance between 2 points in the GPX file.

Min Elevation

The lowest elevation recorded during your activity, measured relative to sea level. It represents the minimum point on your route - for example, the bottom of a hill, valley, or descent section.

Max Elevation

The highest elevation recorded during your activity, measured relative to sea level. It represents the maximum point on your route - for example, the top of a hill, mountain, or climb section.

Elevation Gain

The total amount of elevation you ascend during an activity. It is calculated by summing all positive elevation changes between recorded points on your route. This metric indicates how much climbing you’ve done overall.

Elevation Lost

The total amount of elevation you descend during an activity. It is calculated by summing all negative elevation changes between recorded points on your route. This metric indicates how much descending you’ve done overall.

Calories

An estimate of the total energy your body uses during an activity. It is calculated based on your weight and activity MET. This metric helps you understand the amount of energy expended while exercising.

Each activity type in VMFit has an assigned MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) and calories are calculated based on the following formula:

Calories burned per minute = MET * 3.5 * your weight / 200

Hydration

Hydration is an estimated liters / fl oz of water you should drink during / after workout.

Weather

For outdoor activities only: The general weather conditions at the start of the activity.

Temperature

For outdoor activities only: The temperature at the start of the activity.

Wind

For outdoor activities only: The wind speed and direction at the start of the activity.

Humidity

For outdoor activities only: The concentration of water vapor in the air at the start of the activity.

Note: Weather, Temperature, Wind, and Humidity data are provided by Open-Meteo. If VMFit cannot retrieve this information within a reasonable time after the activity starts, the outdoor activity will be recorded without weather information.