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chore: update fitactivity README.md #445

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## Background

As an ultra-cyclist, I used to split the activity recording into smaller chunks of FIT files to prevent unexpected events such as a Cyclocomp hang that required a restart, Cyclocomp memory becoming full, Cyclocomp auto power-off due to low battery, and more. The consequence of this was that when I uploaded it to social media platforms like Strava, it appeared as multiple activities when it should have been one continuous activity. So I need to create a program to combine those FIT files. Actually, there is already an online application available for combining activity files, such as [strava tools by gotoes.org](https://gotoes.org/strava/Combine_GPX_TCX_FIT_Files.php). However, I have some concerns about my privacy, as FIT files contain personal data such as GPS positions and health-related information that are uploaded to someone else's server over the internet.
As an ultra-cyclist, I used to split the activity recording into smaller chunks of FIT files to prevent unexpected events such as a Cyclocomp hang that required a restart, Cyclocomp memory becoming full, Cyclocomp auto power-off due to low battery, and more. The consequence of this was that when I uploaded it to social media platforms like Strava, it appeared as multiple activities when it should have been one continuous activity. So I need to create a program to combine those FIT files. Actually, there are already a few online applications available for combining activity files. However, I have some concerns about my privacy, as FIT files contain personal data such as GPS positions and health-related information that are uploaded to someone else's server over the internet. I also discovered that some of the files from those online applications were rejected by Garmin Connect, which provides a stronger reason to develop it further.

Furthermore, I need to conceal the start and stop distances for up to X kilometers to prevent revealing my exact location to others. Even though platforms like Strava offer this feature, it is limited to a specific number of kilometers, and the data is still retained by Strava.
Additionally, I need to conceal the start and stop distances for up to X kilometers to prevent revealing my exact location to others. Even though platforms like Strava offer this feature, it is limited to a specific number of kilometers, and the data is still retained by Strava.

## Activity File Specification

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