Strava

Strava is a mobile app designed to track aerobic activity - specifically running, cycling, and swimming. The app offers route-mapping, allowing users to place waypoints on a massive trail network. This app seems to be designed for both people wanting to get in shape and dedicated athletes. The tracker requires a GPS-capable device (almost all smartphones apply), but offers an incredibly detailed view of the route traveled, with specific figures for elevation, distance, time, and calories burned displayed and saved for future reference. In addition, there are training challenges and an integrated social network to keep aspiring runners, cyclers, or swimmers on the wagon, so to speak. The subscription version of the program includes custom training plans for both of these audiences, on top of all the benefits included in the free version. However, there are a few downsides to Strava. The app evidently cannot be installed on certain Huawei devices, and - as with any GPS-based application - times and distances recorded may be off by a small margin when training in remote locations, such as mountain trails or desert routes. All in all though, Strava is a practical and effective app for any athlete or fitness enthusiast.