# Use laps to detect intervals doesnt work if there is no laps?

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**Created:** [3 August 2026 12:36 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/use-laps-to-detect-intervals-doesnt-work-if-there-is-no-laps/130880 "2026-08-03T12:36:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![MedTechCD](https://forum.intervals.icu/user_avatar/forum.intervals.icu/medtechcd/32/40383_2.png) [@MedTechCD](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/MedTechCD)\
**Post date:** [29 October 2026 09:55 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/use-laps-to-detect-intervals-doesnt-work-if-there-is-no-laps/130880/21 "2026-10-29T09:55:13Z")

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I suspect that it depends on the intensity in the activity.  
A recovery workout without any form of spikes, ends up lapless.  
The conclusion would then be as you say. Auto-detect is default behavior.

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