By Jens Skott, Level 3 PT · Published 8 Jun 2026

How to Switch Workout Tracker Apps in 2026

You’ve decided to switch. Good — the data isn’t trapped. Both Hevy and Strong let you export a full CSV of your history before you go, and the process takes about two minutes. Here’s exactly what to do, what transfers, and what to expect from the other side.

Before you start

Back up first, always. Export your data before you cancel anything or delete the app. Even if you never open the file again, having it costs you nothing.

Screenshot your top 10 PRs. Open your current app and find your best lifts — squat, deadlift, bench, whatever matters to you. Take screenshots. These won’t import anywhere, but you’ll want them as a reference.

Know what you’re actually losing. A CSV export carries your exercises, sets, reps, weight, and dates. What it doesn’t carry:

Workout notes and comments
Progress photos
Body weight log entries (sometimes separate)
App-specific features like streak data or coaching feedback

Notes and photos live in the app, not in the export. If any of those matter to you, screenshot or copy them manually before you leave.

How to export from Hevy

Open Hevy and tap Profile (bottom right).
Tap the gear icon (Settings) in the top right corner.
Scroll to Export & Import and tap it.
Tap Export CSV.
Hevy will email the file to your account address — check your inbox. It usually arrives within a minute.

The CSV contains one row per set, with columns for date, workout name, exercise name, set order, weight, reps, RPE (if you logged it), and notes. It opens cleanly in Numbers, Excel, or Google Sheets.

If you’re researching your options before committing, see our roundup of the best Hevy alternatives.

How to export from Strong

Open Strong and tap Settings (bottom right).
Scroll to Export Strong Data.
Choose CSV when prompted for the format.
Use the share sheet to save the file to Files, email it to yourself, or send it to another app.

Strong’s CSV is in its own format — exercises, sets, reps, weight, duration, and notes — but opens in any spreadsheet app. Note that Strong’s format differs from Hevy’s, so the two aren’t interchangeable.

For more on what to do after leaving Strong, take a look at our Strong app alternatives guide.

What to do with your data

Open the file in Numbers or Google Sheets. It’s yours — keep it in iCloud Drive or Google Drive as a permanent archive.

Most apps don’t import it. This is the honest part: the workout tracker market has no standard import format. Each app’s CSV is different, and most don’t build importers because the path to switching in matters more than the path switching out. LastLift does not currently import history from another app — if that’s a dealbreaker, check our full comparison to find one that does.

What you can do with the file:

Filter by exercise to find your all-time bests.
Copy your current working weights into a simple note before you start fresh.
Use it as a reference while you rebuild your log in a new app.

The case for starting fresh

Many experienced lifters — not reluctantly, but deliberately — reset their tracking when they switch. The reasons make sense.

Numbers from two years ago, a different programme, or a different bodyweight aren’t useful signals for today’s training. If you were running a high-volume hypertrophy programme and now you’re powerlifting, your old sets aren’t the baseline you’re trying to beat. If you’ve had a significant injury, pre-injury maxes are noise.

What you actually need on day one in a new app: your current working weights, not a history of everything you’ve done since 2019. Write down what you squatted last Tuesday. That’s your starting point. Everything else is archaeology.

A clean log also removes the psychological weight of numbers you can’t hit right now. New programme, new block, new start.

Pre-switch checklist

Export CSV from your current app (steps above)
Screenshot your top 10 PRs
Write down your current working weights for your main lifts
Copy any important workout notes you want to keep
Cancel your current app’s subscription via the App Store (not inside the app):
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Tap your name → Subscriptions
- Find the app, tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription
- Your access continues until the billing period ends — you don’t lose it immediately
Delete the app only after your subscription period ends

Cancelling through the App Store is the only reliable way to stop being charged. Deleting the app or cancelling inside it doesn’t always stop the subscription.

Ready to start fresh on iPhone?

If you want a tracker that gets out of the way — one screen, your last set, log in seconds — LastLift’s 14-day trial takes about 30 seconds to start. No account to create, no onboarding to sit through. Download it from the App Store, search your first exercise, and your last set will be waiting the next time you open it.

Frequently asked questions

Can you export your workout data from Hevy?

Yes. Open Hevy, go to Profile → Settings → Export & Import → Export CSV. Hevy emails you a CSV file containing your full workout history — exercises, sets, reps, weight, and dates.

Does Strong let you export your workout history?

Yes. In Strong, go to Settings → Export Strong Data and choose CSV. Strong exports your full history in its own CSV format, which you can open in any spreadsheet app.

Can I import my Hevy data into another app?

A few apps (like Hevy itself when restoring) accept their own CSV format. Most workout trackers, including LastLift, do not currently support importing history from another app. You can keep the CSV as a personal archive or reference it in a spreadsheet.

What happens to my data if I cancel Hevy Pro?

Your workout history stays in Hevy's free tier — you don't lose logs when you downgrade. But cancelling Pro means losing access to premium features like advanced analytics. Export your CSV before you cancel if you want a local backup regardless.

Do I lose my workout history when I switch apps?

Not if you export first. Both Hevy and Strong let you download a CSV of your full history before you leave. Most new apps won't import it, but you keep the file. Many experienced lifters treat the switch as a deliberate clean start — your current working weights are all you actually need.

Beat last week — on your iPhone

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