What happens when I set my status to Sick, Injured, or On a Break?
Setting your status to Sick, Injured, or On a Break helps the app understand when you need to rest and recover. This allows the app to adjust its guidance and notifications, ensuring you receive support that's appropriate for your current condition.
What These Statuses Mean
Your activity status communicates your current physical state to the app. While "Active" is the default, the other statuses signal that you are temporarily unable to maintain your usual workout routine for specific reasons.
- On a Break: Use this when you are taking a few planned days off to recover or are on vacation.
- Sick: Select this status when you are feeling unwell and need to rest to get well.
- Injured: Choose this when you have a physical injury that requires you to stop or modify your training.
Why It Matters
The primary benefit of updating your status is to temporarily pause notifications. When you're sick or injured, you need to focus on recovery, and receiving reminders to meet an activity goal can be unhelpful. By changing your status, you ensure the app's communication respects your need for rest.
This also helps the app maintain an accurate understanding of your long-term fitness journey. It recognizes that your break from activity is intentional and necessary, rather than a simple lapse in motivation, which keeps your Activity Path and recommendations more relevant.
How It Works
When you select "Sick," "Injured," or "On a Break," the app automatically pauses all push notifications related to workout suggestions and activity reminders. This feature is designed to give you the space you need to recover without pressure. Once you feel ready to resume your routine, simply change your status back to "Active," and your notifications will start again.
Summary
This article explains the purpose and effect of setting your activity status to Sick, Injured, or On a Break. This feature temporarily pauses all activity-related notifications, helping you focus on recovery and ensuring the app provides relevant support during periods of rest.