Meta's partnership with Strava brings fitness data overlays to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses, eliminating the need for expensive Garmin watches. The integration automatically adds real-time workout stats to videos captured during exercise sessions, making it a compelling alternative for fitness enthusiasts who want to document their training with performance metrics.

The feature works by linking the Strava app with Meta AI glasses through the Meta AI app. Users must initiate workouts from Strava rather than Meta, which means the system can't retroactively add stats to existing videos. For best results, recording with a compatible smartwatch provides the most comprehensive data, including heart rate and other biometric measurements.

Setting up the integration is straightforward: users connect Strava through the Meta AI app's device settings, then start workouts in Strava while recording with their glasses. The resulting videos can display up to five customizable stats, either in real-time or as a summary. This functionality transforms Meta's smart glasses into a capable fitness recording tool that competes with dedicated action cameras and fitness watches, offering a unique way to share workout achievements with detailed performance data.