App to help track workouts (biking/jogging mainly)

velvetteddylove
velvetteddylove Posts: 36
in Fitness and Exercise
I am starting to add biking to my workouts tomorrow morning, and I was wondering if anyone on MFP has any experience with apps such as Endomondo or SportyPal (for Android phones). I have been reading up on them to see which is better or gives more helpful information. I know most of the time the calorie counts are off (just like MFP is), but I am planning on getting a HRM soon to help with that.

Anyone have an app they use and enjoy to track outdoor workouts? Especially something that tells you the distance you have gone, as I may not always use a set path.

Thanks :smile:
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  • nyiballs
    nyiballs Posts: 147 Member
    Mapmyrun for runs and biking is great.
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
    Mapmyrun for runs and biking is great.

    thank you! I was reading the reviews and apparently the new update has given a lot of people trouble, have you used it recently and it worked well?
  • Kupe
    Kupe Posts: 758 Member
    Strava, can be used for both cycling and running. They are also working on having it connect directly to MFP once exercise is completed on the app. App works on both iphone and android ( I have a an iphone never had a connection issue)

    You are also able to upload from a device - garmin, polar etc onto the website, which will then upload into MFP exercise calorie count.
  • kelCshea
    kelCshea Posts: 16 Member
    Endomondo!
  • dtimedwards
    dtimedwards Posts: 319 Member
    I was reading the reviews and apparently the new update has given a lot of people trouble

    Said everybody of every update ever.

    I don't use the app, but I use the website with my Garmin GPS watch. Much easier to use than's Garmin's site, and much more versatile. There is also a VERY extensive activities list for logging just about anything you can imagine.
  • kt2007
    kt2007 Posts: 302 Member
    The only way to go is RUNKEEPER. You can track everything on it. Been useing it for 4 years. Its free or you can up grade for a few $$ or you can go to everymove.com and do a few miles and get RUNKEEPER ELITE for free for a year. if you get RK feel free to add me on it to your street team. Same screen name KT2007
  • kt2007
    kt2007 Posts: 302 Member
    It also links right to MFPand auto post your workouts
  • maQmIgh
    maQmIgh Posts: 236 Member
    I use Runtastic

    It has LOADS of activities it logs from Running, Areobics, Biking, Inline Skating

    Plus it uploads to MFP automatically so I dont have to :)

    And If your phone has Smart Bluetooth It will also connect with a HRM

    xxx
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
    It also links right to MFPand auto post your workouts

    Thanks! I downloaded it and it looks great. I'm not sure, though, how to link it to MFP. Am I missing something? (I have the free version right now) :smile:
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    I use Runkeeper and iCardio with my Zephyr bluetooth HRM. The Zephyr uses regular bluetooth so it works with older Android phones. Runkeeper and iCardio are both awesome.
  • susielou22
    susielou22 Posts: 6 Member
    I love Map my run. I run off the road and its just great
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
    It also links right to MFPand auto post your workouts

    Thanks! I downloaded it and it looks great. I'm not sure, though, how to link it to MFP. Am I missing something? (I have the free version right now) :smile:

    never mind, got it :)
  • Listeninguponyou
    Listeninguponyou Posts: 507 Member
    I use Accupedo. I'm not sure how accurate it really is but it tells burn amount steps and miles. I also use Charity Miles for more inspiration! It donates for every mile you walk! :)
  • LunaStar2008
    LunaStar2008 Posts: 155 Member
    For running I use NIKE ID GPS watch and for biking I use my android, Edmondo and SHealth.
  • LunaStar2008
    LunaStar2008 Posts: 155 Member
    Cool, didn't know this is available. More motivation to move for a good cause!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Personally I'd recommend Endomondo or Runkeeper. I use both of those together.

    Strava is very good but quite expensive.

    Runtastic I found to be a battery hog and has intrusive upselling.

    MapMyFitness and its variants I've found unreliable and inconsistent so would not recommend.

    Of the five I prefer Endomondo as it has good analytical features on the website.
  • jordidude01
    jordidude01 Posts: 1
    I noticed this is a really old topic, but i have a great APP for anyone that would like to keep track of how much they run, download the app called runtastic, it shows how far you've ran and approx how many kcal you have burned!

    Happy running everyone....., I cant at the moment i have a torn ligament!! :(
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I use mapmywalk/ride too. I haven't had any issues with them at all. The sync was off for a day but mine had no issues.

    I like it because it's on my phone, I can have my music too and there is live tracking if you are in a questionable area...

    I like the split it gives as well along with the sync to MFP and that I can have friends on it too. Not only does it track those workouts it tracks my workouts here.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    strava. i like it because you can develop a network of friends and play king of the mountain with them, i.e. who has the better time on the same parts of your runs and rides.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    I like RunMETER best of the ones I've tried (not RunKEEPER, which people always think is what I actually mean - I don't). It has the most consistent GPS of the ones I've been able/willing to afford (in fact after using free versions of several over the course of about a year, RunMeter is the only one I was willing to pay for)
  • nyiballs
    nyiballs Posts: 147 Member
    I use mapmyrun every day... Once a month it gets screwy with distances, but on the whole it is reliable. Probably not the most accurate out there, but it's still pretty darn close, especially for a free app.

    It too links right into MFP, plays music straight from my playlists, and has all the basic bells and whistles you'd need. The others people recommend are good too... It's nice to live in an age with such choice.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    Mapmyrun for runs and biking is great.

    Second this.

    I use it daily for my runs and love it. It is the only app I have tried that hasn't given me issues at one point or another.
  • BigG1978
    BigG1978 Posts: 54 Member
    Strava free is my personal fav and it now links to MFP - bonus!

    The reason I went for Strava is mainly becuase of my competive nature and the segments that it holds to try and beat yours, and others, previous times on sections of your route.

    Personal choice at the end of the day and whatever you choose - have fun!

    :smile:
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Strava free is my personal fav and it now links to MFP - bonus!

    it does what?!??!?!
  • wendy0210
    wendy0210 Posts: 86 Member
    I've tried a few and am still looking for one I'll use the most consistently, but right now I like Runkeeper because it gives audible updates throughout my rides. Since I keep my phone in a bag on my bike, I know it's actually recording my ride. I've had a few rides where I checked during the ride or when I got home and it didn't record :( Not a huge deal, as I do the same few routes, so I was able to track distance and time, but I'm finding I like the audible updates. I don't know if others offer this too though.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    I've tried several (Cardiotrainer - which was awesome until they stopped supporting it, RunDouble, RunKeeper)...but I've settled on MapMyRun/Ride/Fitness. It works great (and FYI, how well the GPS works is primarily a function of your actual phone, NOT the app, so if you have GPS issues with one app, you'll likely have issues with all apps), and on my phone, the distance and pace are on par with my garmin. :happy:
  • peacheslcg
    peacheslcg Posts: 41 Member
    I had Edomondo, but had to let go of it, it would have be walking a mile in 2 minutes and some such nonsense. I got Mapmywalk now, it started out relatively ok, but then the map started going a bit crazy. It all depends on where I start to map it from. I deleted the app and reinstalled it, it works better mapwise, but it's not syncing to MFP now. I just use log the time walked and the pace and let MFP calculate the rest.
  • BigG1978
    BigG1978 Posts: 54 Member
    Yep Strava now links to MFP, just go to Strava and select the link to MFP, job done!
  • tmj4477
    tmj4477 Posts: 145 Member
    Highly recommend Map My Fitness for biking and running
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
    I use Accupedo. I'm not sure how accurate it really is but it tells burn amount steps and miles. I also use Charity Miles for more inspiration! It donates for every mile you walk! :)

    Wow, I've never heard of Charity Miles, very cool! I will check it out, thanks :smile:

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