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Track Your Mileage With These Apps for Runners

June 19, 2014 by

Keep track of your run every time you set out on the trail or treadmill with these great smartphone apps designed especially for runners. With built-in GPS, pedometer, and map features, each of these apps will significantly improve the way you record your workouts.

MapMyRun
MapMyRun is a simple GPS app that’s made to help runners record their times and distances. Whether you’re training for a marathon or simply trying to beat your own personal record, this app will provide a complete map of the area you run, deliver stats like time and speed, and even enable you to compare your current run to your times from the past.

RunKeeper
Map your runs and connect with fellow runners all on the RunKeeper app. This app operates just like many other GPS running logs, but it lets you see where your friends have been running, as well. Follow pre-planned routes to maximize the roads in your area, and even receive pace, speed, and mileage audio alerts as you run.

Runner’s World
The popular magazine’s app version offers the same invaluable running information and interesting articles just for avid runners. Read up on things like the right foods to eat before a big run, and check out the latest outdoor running shoes and other product reviews.

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How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Burn?

February 20, 2014 by

Physical activity of any kind is always good for you, but some activities are better than others. To find out which types of physical activity burn the most calories (and to see where your favorite exercises rank), check out these interesting facts from the USDA. Here's some of its highlights:

  • The more a person weighs, the more calories he or she will burn.
  • Physical activities are grouped into two types, rigorous and moderate.
  • In one hour, an average man (5’ 10” and 154 pounds) will burn 330 calories from playing golf.
  • In one half hour, that same man will burn 140 calories just from walking at a normal pace.
  • Performing a more vigorous activity, like running or jogging, will burn 590 calories in an hour.
  • If you only have 30 minutes, another vigorous activity like lifting heavy weights or playing basketball will still burn about 220 calories.

This chart proves that the smallest activities can really add up. Even if you only have a short amount of time or you’re feeling a bit tired, any type of physical activity is better than nothing at all.

For more information about calories and physical activity, visit this informative chart from the USDA.

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