Does anyone use "Map My Walk"?

I tried using it, but if I lose internet connection then I lose the app and it stops working. In the end I just time my walks and add it to MFP

I find MapMy Fill_In_The_Blank to grossly overestimate my calories burned.

When I first started my Weight Loss Journey I tried MMF, Endomondo, Strava, Run Keeper, Nike Run, Wahoo Fitness and some others and I still find MMF to be high.

CincyNeid wrote: »

I find MapMy Fill_In_The_Blank to grossly overestimate my calories burned.

When I first started my Weight Loss Journey I tried MMF, Endomondo, Strava, Run Keeper, Nike Run, Wahoo Fitness and some others and I still find MMF to be high.

If you tried different apps, which did you find most accurate/conservative? I use Runkeeper and it seems pretty reasonable and inline with MFP estimates.

I use map my walk as a pre-planning tool, to determine the distance of my planned walk, or to help me figure out how long a route will take me to walk at my normal pace.

I have a fitbit, which I (loosely) rely on for calorie burned, etc.

CindyFooWho wrote: »

CincyNeid wrote: »

CindyFooWho wrote: »

CincyNeid wrote: »

I find MapMy Fill_In_The_Blank to grossly overestimate my calories burned.

When I first started my Weight Loss Journey I tried MMF, Endomondo, Strava, Run Keeper, Nike Run, Wahoo Fitness and some others and I still find MMF to be high.

If you tried different apps, which did you find most accurate/conservative? I use Runkeeper and it seems pretty reasonable and inline with MFP estimates.

My question is how do you know MFP is 100% rock solid? All of these numbers we're throwing around are best guest estimates.

Personally, when I run I use a Forerunner 220 with a HRM, and when I cycle I have a Edge 520 that captures my Cadence, Speed, GPS, and Wattage [through a power meter] and Garmin, Strava, Endomond, and Training Peaks are all in the same ball park when it comes to Calories burned. Map My Fitness always seemed 100-200 calories higher than everyone else. Run Keeper I used when I did my C25K and it was always 75-100 calories higher than everyone else. Now with that [using RK & C25K] being said that was when I was 50-60 pounds heavier than I am now.

The reason I did that is the thinking of if 4 of the 5 match up then those 4 are going to be inline.

I conceded that they are estimates in my original question. I even used the word "estimates." But thanks, I was just looking for a perspective from someone who tried different technologies, so that's helpful.

No worries. I'm a "number junkie". Admittedly more that I should be.

To me that app is good but it is just a app it is just for you to get a idea of what you maybe burning

I like Map My Walk/Run, simply because I need something to help me keep track of distance, speed, and audio reminders so I know when it's been a minute (I'm just starting out running, doing the 2 mins walking, 1 minute running splits). I know for a fact without it I regularly underestimate my time out and overestimate my speed. Also, I tend to poorly estimate how long a minute actually is when i'm exerting myself, 20 seconds becomes "yeah that was probably about a minute" lol! I do not pay the "calories burned" any mind because I've never had luck with machines or programs giving me accurate numbers.

I have used Map My Walk/Run in the past and I agree I think the calories burned is overestimated. I use a Myzone belt when I go to classes (it's basically a heart rate monitor) but I find that it really overestimates calories burned also. I normally knock 100 cals off the amount it says and try not to 'eat' all of the extra calories.

I use mapmyXXX and choose my activity.

depending on the speed of my cardio (walk for this) I can burn about 100 calories a mile.

So let's say I do a mile in 15mins....that is about 4.5mph....100 calories..MFP gives me 107...

choose your poison...I use my jawbone.

I like the app for tracking distance but I don't sync it to MFP, and I don't pay attention to it for calorie burns. Looking at some past workouts now, the burns seem high. 371 cals for 3.5 miles/43 minutes. At most, I burn ~7 cals a minute for running and this was intervals of running and walking. Another workout for 2.34 miles / 41 minutes for 169 cals is realitic for me for walking. Not a lot of data but my initial conclusion is it gives me too much credit for running but is better about walking.

In general, we don't burn as much as we often think we do. I'm ~130 pounds, so of course someone heavier would burn more for the same intensity/duration than I do.

katherinelittle5 wrote: »

Hi everybody! I'm new on here, sort of I just started using Map my walk. It's a fantastic app and it seems pretty accurate. I just did a mile right now which is a lot for me and it says I burned 365 calories now tell me your stories...

MissusMoon wrote: »

The calorie burn estimate on MapMyWalk is very, very high. I walk 2 miles using it daily pretty quickly, and it overestimates my burn by well over 100 calories. I would highly recommend you use MFP's database for the burn if you intend to eat those calories back.

Agreed.

I use it as a tool for planning walks and runs. It's great for that.

I use Map My Fitness - love it but don't pay attention to the calorie counts because they are too high. I use the TDEE method so I don't track exercise calories anyway. I like the app though to see my distance, etc...

EddieHaskell97 wrote: »

MapMyFitness is also owned by Under Armor, as is MFP. Both were purchased by UA after their products had been on the market for years. As such, they were written by completely different development teams.

MapMyFitness had experienced, professional developers and it shows in its superior reliability, functionality, and professionalism to this day.

I guess that's why all those in the Top Level Endurance Sports use Map My Fitness ..... /sarcasm

Under Armour bought MyFitnessPal, MapMyFitness, and Endomondo because they wanted the income that came with it. Nothing more Nothing Less. If you look at Endomondo's, MyFitnessPal's and MapMyFitness's Facebook pages and their respective Instagram feeds all three of them are focusing on UA's gear. Shorts, Shoes, Tops, Fitness Trackers or what not.

Under Armour does one thing very well. They market well, as does Fitbit. They are seen in the public's eye as The Fitness Clothing Company . And when you have someone who takes a step and says "I want to lose weight" Calorie counting apps are few and far between. And MFP is hugely successful, with hundreds of thousand of pounds lost. So chances are MFP will be one of them. When you have the ideal that you want to lose weight you're going to also need a tracker. Enter the Fitbit and/or Downloadable Tracker via Google Play or the iApps store. So when they open the MFP app and go to Apps and Devices and see MapMyFitness and Under Armour Record at the top of the list they're going to DL those options. They won't look further down the list. So now they have them in 2 of the 3 market shares. Calorie Counting Apps, and downloadable trackers. Next the average person is going to at some point find MFP and MMF on Facebook and/or Instagram. Now is your time to flood their eyes with new clothing, new running shoes, and such because as you lose weight you're going to need smaller clothing. As as you pick up running and walking you're going to want a nice set of shoes.

Humans are very much observant beings. And if you/I/We see some rail thin woman, or some beef cake guy wearing a Under Armour, on a MyFitnessPal entry most people are going to naturally gravitate to the UA branding. Because that's what you're working towards..... or least initial goals are .....

Now I will be honest and say that I have a few pieces of UA gear. And I think it's kinda funny that my daughter, who is 6 [will be 7 in November] knows the UA emblem just as well as The Golden Arches. And if you don't think their marketing works you're delusional.

If you're happy with MapMyFitness then by all means rock it. Rock the snot out of it. I'm not telling you to venture away from it. Anything that keeps you active is good in my book .... But there is a reason the #1 fitness clothing brand in North America bought the #1 Calorie Tracker in North America, and the #1 Downloadable Fitness Tracker in the North America....