Discover - Blog , User TipsDiscover - Blog , User Tipshttps://www.mc-discover.com/blogs/user-tipsThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:36:15 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Track Activity with Your Phone]]>https://www.mc-discover.com/blogs/post/track-activity-with-your-phone
Want to track your activity for Motion Connected but don’t have a wearable device? You can use your smartphone! Tracking activity has several benefits. It allows you to participate in activity challenges, gain accountability for your personal movement goals, and earn daily activity points. Tracking steps with your smartphone can be as easy as carrying your phone in your pocket when you go for walks, shop for groceries, or do housework—something you’re probably doing already. 

How It Works

Both the Health app on iPhone and the Google Fit app on Android phones will track steps automatically using sensors in the phone. The Google Fit app will also track active minutes (a.k.a. Move Minutes). Setting up these apps is simple: all iPhones come with the Health app pre-installed, so if you have an iPhone, you’re already tracking steps. If you have an Android phone, you can download the Google Fit app for free from the Play Store and create an account.

From there, simply link your app (the Health app or Google Fit app) to the Motion Connected app and carry your phone on you when you are active. Full instructions are available at the links below.

                    iPhone- Linking Apple Health to Motion Connected >

                    Android- Linking Google Fit to Motion Connected >

Syncing Data to Motion Connected 

To sync your activity data from Google Fit or the Health app, open the Motion Connected app often or at least once every 30 days to keep your account up to date with your data. Unlike Garmin or Fitbit connections, data does not sync to Motion Connected automatically. 

Have any questions or need help? Visit our support pages to find answers, email us at Support@motionconnected.com, or leave a comment below.

]]>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:06:02 -0500<![CDATA[Get to Know Motion Connected]]>https://www.mc-discover.com/blogs/post/gettoknow-mc
        Watch the recording of the Get to Know Motion Connected webinar that was held live on March 21, 2023. If you've been looking for an in-depth overview of the platform, this video is for you! Learn about topics such as participating in activity challenges, linking a device, daily activity points, and more. To enable closed captioning, select 'CC' on the video. 

If you'd like to read some quick highlights, scroll down to find answers to some of the questions we received during the webinar. 
Questions & Answers from the Webinar

How are daily activity points calculated?
When you have a device linked to Motion Connected that shares step and/or active minute data, you start earning  points automatically whenever you meet the daily activity goals (if your program has a scorecard). 1 - 6 points can be earned per day for your steps or active minutes. Our system will always award points for whichever metric equates to the higher number of points on any given day. The minimum number of steps needed to earn 1 point is 4,000, and the minimum number of active minutes needed to earn 1 point is 10.  See a more detail breakdown below:
 

Steps

Points

4,000 – 5,999

1

6,000 – 7,999

2

8,000 – 9,999

3

​​10,000 – 11,999

4

12,000- 13,999

5

14,000+

6

 

Active Minutes

Points

10

1.0

35

3.5

12

1.2

​What are active minutes? 
Active minutes are an activity metric calculated by some devices. The term 'active minutes' appears in your Motion Connected account, but some brands have a different name for this metric, such as "Intensity Minutes" in Garmin or "Exercise Minutes" in Apple Health. 

How 'active minutes' are calculated also varies slightly from brand to brand, but generally, compatible devices will start recording 'active minutes' any time your heart rate reaches a moderate or greater intensity (as determined by your device) and stays there for at least 10 minutes. Some devices may also record minutes when motion is detected for 10 minutes or more. Motion Connected does not calculate active minutes but rather pulls the data reflected in your device's account. 

I have a Fitbit, how do my Fitbit Active Zone minutes translate to Motion Connected?

Many newer Fitbit devices track active zone minutes. These "zone minutes" are calculated differently than active minutes and therefore, are not pulled by our system. 


Although you may not see active minutes listed in your Fitbit account, they are still counted by Fitbit. To view your active minutes, you will want to reference your Motion Connected dashboard. The number of active minutes listed there is reflective of the active minute data coming from Fitbit.


​​For more information on Fitbit zone minutes, visit their article here.


How do I upload documents in my scorecard (such as a verification form)? 

If your program has a scorecard and requires the submission of a document or form, follow these steps: 

1. Login to your Motion Connected account.

2. Tap the Light Bulb in the app or click the Scorecard tab if signed-in on desktop.

3. Locate the activity you wish to upload a document for and click on its title.

4. Click on the 'Upload a File' button. 

5. Select your document (either picture or scanned copy) and hit submit. 


Challenge Invite Example

How do activity challenges work? Where can I find them?

For most programs, activity challenges are held throughout the year. If you have a compatible device linked, you can participate! An invitation with a sign-up link is emailed to you 2 weeks before a challenge begins. At that time a sign-up link is also posted to your Message Board in your Motion Connected account. 


Every challenge is unique, so be sure to read the challenge description when you join to learn what the goal is. The goal for each challenge will be based on steps, active minutes, or distance (in miles). After you've signed up for a challenge, you can view the leaderboard by going to the Challenges page.


If your program has a scorecard, you can often find a list of upcoming challenges by clicking on "Activity Challenges" in the scorecard. For all other programs, please contact your program administrator for details.


When do I receive points for completing an activity challenge? 
If your company participates in our challenge calendar, points will be awarded to you 3 days after the challenge ends if you met the challenge goal. Always be sure to check that your data has synced before then.

]]>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:52:14 -0500<![CDATA[[Video] - Weight Tracking with Motion Connected]]>https://www.mc-discover.com/blogs/post/video-weight-tracking-with-motion-connected

Tracking your weight each month is a great way to increase awareness and help manage weight. Within the Motion Connected app you can easily track weight and monitor your trends over time. Watch the video below to see how!

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