A method for performing communication between fitness equipment and a smart device, comprising: S101, the fitness equipment acquires a sensor signal generated when a user exercises by using the fitness equipment, and transmits the sensor signal to a communication translation device; S102, the communication translation device receives the sensor signal transmitted by the fitness equipment, translates the sensor signal into a data protocol signal identifiable by the smart device, and transmits the data protocol signal to the smart device; S103, after a wireless connection is established between the smart device and the communication translation device, the smart device receives the data protocol signal transmitted by the communication translation device. Further provided are a communication translation device and a type of fitness equipment.
