F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.

The integration between F45 Training’s LionHeart app and the Strava app allows members to automatically upload class type, average heart beats per minute, calories and location and can track their progress against others and themselves.

Strava has created a F45 Training Club on the app that F45 members can join to connect with fellow members. They can also choose to appear on a global leaderboard, showcasing a ranked list of members.

"Becoming the first global functional fitness franchise to collaborate with Strava in a unique way deepens the connections our members and Strava users have to their fitness and wellness journeys – all as a global, like-minded community," said Tom Dowd, CEO of F45 Training.

Mateo A Ortega, vice president of connected partnerships at Strava, says the integration reinforces Strava’s dedication to fostering active communities worldwide: "We're excited to open up new opportunities for athletes to connect, support each other and share their fitness journeys with Strava's global community."

Under new CEO, Tom Dowd, F45 has renewed vigour and recently resolved a long-running dispute with David Beckham over payment for his ambassadorial duties.