• FILE FORMATS
  • DATA ACCESS
  • HUMAN ACTION
  • HISTORY

How to export workout files with your AI

Connect your Polar account once. From there, you just tell your AI which workout you need and what format you want.

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Short answer

How do I get my Polar workouts into GPX or FIT files?

Tell your AI to find a specific exercise in your history and request the file format you need. It will grab the data and give you a download link. You'll get GPX, TCX, or FIT files depending on what you ask for.

The outcomes.

What you get from your AI.

The AI handles the data retrieval and conversion so you don't have to hunt through menus.

FILE FORMATS

Choose your format

The AI converts your Polar data into GPX, TCX, or FIT. You get the exact file type required by your other training apps.

DATA ACCESS

Find specific sessions

Instead of manual searching, your AI finds the exact workout you're looking for based on your description.

HUMAN ACTION

Download and upload

The AI provides the file link, but you're responsible for downloading the file and uploading it to your destination.

HISTORY

View recent activity

You can ask the AI to show you a list of your recent Polar exercises to confirm you have the right one before exporting.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for an export.

The AI acts as the bridge between your Polar account and your local storage.

  1. Find the workout

    The AI scans your Polar history to identify the specific exercise you're asking about.

    list_exercises

  2. Get GPX data

    If you need mapping data, the AI pulls the GPS and elevation details into a GPX file.

    get_exercise_gpx

  3. Get TCX data

    For heart rate and cadence details, the AI pulls the TCX version of the workout.

    get_exercise_tcx

  4. Get FIT data

    The AI pulls the FIT format for high compatibility with most modern fitness devices.

    get_exercise_fit

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving.

Starting points

Swap out the activity types and dates for your own specific workouts.

Polar Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_673lASwXWwGFl3cQkWYwnAzmJxt7g06mh56Nhjy6/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Polar capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "polar-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_673lASwXWwGFl3cQkWYwnAzmJxt7g06mh56Nhjy6/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List my last five Polar exercises.

  • Convert my run from yesterday into a GPX file.

  • Get the TCX file for my long ride on Tuesday.

  • Find my cycling workout from last Sunday and give me the FIT file.

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Start here

Connect Polar once, then ask.

Connect your account with one click. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start requesting files immediately.

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FAQ

How the export behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my Polar workouts?

    No. The AI only has permission to read your data and generate files. It cannot delete or change anything in your Polar account.

  • 02

    Can the AI upload my files to Strava?

    No. The AI provides the download link for the file, but you have to handle the upload to other services yourself.

  • 03

    What file types can I get?

    You can request GPX, TCX, or FIT formats.

  • 04

    Do I need to log in to Polar every time?

    No. You connect the account once, and the AI handles the rest.

  • 05

    Can the AI edit my workout data?

    No. The AI only exports the data exactly as it was recorded.

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