RunKeeper
Smartphones are not only good travel or entertainment companions, they can also be very useful when time to train or practice some sport This is possible thanks to applications such as RunKeeper, which records all the exercise data. But not only that, he also acts as personal trainer, being able to establish training routines followed by verbal instructions
RunKeeper is a very simple application that, In addition, it allows the connection of a Polar or Wahoo heart rate monitor, depending on whether it is in Android oriPhone, respectively. With all these devices it is possible to record a large number of reliable data, and save it in order to continuously monitor the achievements achieved In addition, this service can be followed from the web page, or from the application, to carry with you all the exercises performed.
As soon as you start the application for the first time, you are asked to create a user account where the data will be stored. From here it is possible to use its different options. Specifically, this application has three general tabs.In Settings the setting options of the application are collected. It is recommended, before making any use, to establish here the preferences such as distance unit, which by default are miles; the data of sex, age and location of the user, or the voice announcements that you want to be informed
The general tab is called Start, and it is the one that contains the exercise tracking options to be performed. Here it is possible to activate GPS to get the user's location and track their exercise route. The activity that is going to be carried out is also chosen on this screen so that the application can calculate the calorie expenditure There is a good list with activities such as crunning, cycling, cross-country skiing, swimming or elliptical training among others.Finally, on this screen you have to choose a predesigned exercise plan, or create a personal one specifying times and repetitions.
When you press Start Activity the terminal begins to record data, both from the mobile's own sensors and the heart rate of the heart rate monitor, if present. In this new measurement screen it is possible to know the time of performing the exercise, but also the speed and the calories consumed. And if a plan has been chosen, it is possible to see the stages by means of a bar system. In addition, for the most dedicated users, it is possible to know the route that is being taken on a map of Google Maps by simply pressing the map button located on the left side of the screen.
And at the end of the exercise, as we mentioned, it is possible to store the training data in the Activities tab The point negative of this application is that both the signs that tell us when to slow down or speed up during exercise, as well as the buttons and menus, are in English In short, it is a fairly complete application for users more athletes who want to keep a detailed follow-up, being able to publish their achievements both on Facebook and on Twitter The application RunKeeper is developed for mobile phones Android and iPhone, and can be downloaded completely free from the Android Marketand from iTunes
