Skip to content
  • Register
    • We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

    is there an app to track my walking (if i dont know distance

    Posts: 317 Member
    edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    so this might be a silly question, but im a college student and my college is near a walmart (im unsure of the distance, but its a good piece of ways, not to mention its on a hill) anyway, is there an app that I could find for my android phone to track how many calories im burning. something I can just hit "start' and "stop" and it tells me?


    *edit* I went to google maps and typed in the address of both the school and the walmart and according to it, it's 0.6 miles.

    but i'd still like to know of an app.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Replies

    • Posts: 898 Member
      Runkeeper
    • Posts: 172 Member
      See if you can download the "Nike +GPS" app. It's awesome - and you can sign up on the website and it keeps track of all your "runs" (walks) so you can see the total distance, set goals, etc. It works with your GPS so I'm assuming you have to have a "data plan" as well on the phone.

      If you don't have a data plan, try to find a "pedometer" app which will keep track of your steps and give you a pretty good idea of how far you're going.

      Good luck and keep walking!
    • Posts: 513 Member
      I use Cardiotrainer. It will tell you how fast you are going, how far you went, steps you took, and time. It's really great.
    • Posts: 2,066 Member
      Runkeeper

      That's what I use. I've tried Cardiotrainer and My Tracks but go back to Runkeeper.
    • Posts: 225
      This isn't an app but I have a Garmin Forerunner that I use for EVERYTHING. Even kayaking. So I can see how far I went. it's great for running, walking, biking, rollerblading, etc. I love it. I don;t have the one with the heart rate monitor, but there is one available.
    • Posts: 527 Member
      I use Runtastic on my phone.
    • Posts: 527 Member
      I use Runtastic on my phone.
    • Posts: 317 Member
      I use Cardiotrainer. It will tell you how fast you are going, how far you went, steps you took, and time. It's really great.

      how can it do all that? amazing! thank you. i think even while im walking around walmart ill let it track lol
    • Posts: 593 Member
      cardiotrainer rocks but its android only (i think), runkeeper, imapmyrun, endomondo, allsportGPS, sportstracker, runtastic to name a few
    • Posts: 136 Member
      I use miAdidas for the iPhone but I bet they have it for the droid, too. Free. I love it. Lets you track miles on your shoes (so you don't end up with shin splints using broken down shoes). Creates a training plan for you (if you want). Tracks the route on a map. Gives you stats over different spans of time. Plays iPod music along with it if you want. miAdidas has a web interface, too, for even more functionality.
    • Posts: 274
      mapmyrun and runkeeper. both are free!
    • Posts: 317 Member
      show previous quotes

      That's what I use. I've tried Cardiotrainer and My Tracks but go back to Runkeeper.

      runkeeper? not just for running? can it tell you distance and etc. even if your unsure?
    • Posts: 3,382 Member
      show previous quotes

      That's what I use. I've tried Cardiotrainer and My Tracks but go back to Runkeeper.
      Me too. Love RK!
    • Posts: 15
      I use the app iMapMyWalk and it's website. It will track your walking,running,etc.. You can record other workouts with this app too. It gives you time, distance, speed and other information as well. Good luck and have fun!
    • Posts: 317 Member
      I use miAdidas for the iPhone but I bet they have it for the droid, too. Free. I love it. Lets you track miles on your shoes (so you don't end up with shin splints using broken down shoes). Creates a training plan for you (if you want). Tracks the route on a map. Gives you stats over different spans of time. Plays iPod music along with it if you want. miAdidas has a web interface, too, for even more functionality.

      ahhhh *sigh* another reason i'd loev to have an iphone. :( ill look into that one too.
    • Posts: 27 Member
      My favorite is iMapMyFitness. It shows the hills you climbed and it's steepness, plus it shows how much you walk and what your average pace is.
    • Posts: 78 Member
      I use Cardiotrainer with the free Noom add-on. I ended up getting the Pro version of Cardiotrainer for free via Amazon's free app of the day a while back and liked it.
    • Posts: 493 Member
      Endomondo is what I use. I swear by it. Keeps track of walking, running, swimming-- basically any activity.

      Tracks your calories burned, distance. There is a free app for most phone and a pro version for those that want more features.

      http://www.endomondo.com
      https://twitter.com/#!/Endomondo
    • Posts: 2,066 Member
      show previous quotes

      runkeeper? not just for running? can it tell you distance and etc. even if your unsure?
      Yes, it'll keep track of anything that's not underwater. And you can manually input workouts on stationary bikes, treadmills, etc.

      Another note, most of these will use your phone's GPS so unless there's lots of windows, you're probably going to lose that signal. My Garmin lost signal in a tunnel during my half marathon, but then picked right back up when I got to the other side.
    • Posts: 1
      I use cardiotrainer and I have a android it is free really like it..
    • Posts: 37 Member
      I have to second the Endomondo recommendation. On top of it being a fantastic app on the phone, it automatically syncs with their website and you can see your route on a map, review your times and compare to previous workouts. A tremendous app!

      Oh, and I almost forgot. After my 20 mile ride on Monday, its estimated calorie count was within 7 calories of my Polar HRM!
    • Posts: 160 Member
      Endomondo app and website work great for tracking miles
    • Posts: 97 Member
      Gotta check these out when I get home tonight....or tomorrow lol.
    • Posts: 32 Member
      Even slow running

      Even sitting :)

      You press 'start', it logs where you go. Very easy to use. I've used it to compare driving distances.
    • Posts: 124 Member
      I use Pedometer if I think of it in time! It's avaiable in the android Market.. FREE
    • Posts: 1,330 Member
      Try this site:

      www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.php

      I used to use it alot when I was home all the time and mainly exercised most of the day.
    • Posts: 91 Member
      bump
    • Posts: 3,394 Member
      Love Runkeeper and have tried many of the others listed.

      You can change it from walking, to hiking, to biking, to running, and so on and so forth. It is a gps that tracks and maps out anytime you are on the move and estimates your cals burned based off your weight, etc.

      You can actually buy the HRM to go with it too.
    • Posts: 44 Member
      I've used myTracks. Not crazy about it, takes forever to get GPS synced up and it's not very accurate. Have switched to AllSport GPS pro. Have tracked about 30 miles walking with it and it works well. Lots of options for activities and customized display. Been much more accurate as well.
    • Posts: 317 Member
      i have gps on my phone but ive never used it.

      all these are great recommendations thank you all!
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories