Mapping & Tracking Your Walks
Our favorite ways to capture your walk data
We all know that keeping track of our walks can be a huge motivator. Whether you’re trying to hit a certain distance, push your speed, or simply stay consistent, **tracking your progress** is a great way to stay accountable and celebrate your wins along the way. At Walk U, we’ve built a system to support your walking practice by combining our guided classes with simple tracking solutions that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. (check out latest blog post)
While Walk U doesn’t currently offer GPS tracking, we’re happy to share our favorite wearables and free apps that make it easy to capture that data to log your walks. Then, our manual logging system keeps things intentional, allowing you to reflect on your journey as you go.
Let’s dive into how you can make the most of your walking practice with wearables, apps, and our Walk U tracker!
Why Track your Walk Data?
Tracking your walks does more than just count your steps—it keeps you motivated and gives you a clear picture of your progress. Whether you’re using a wearable device or a GPS app, tracking allows you to:
- Set measurable goals: Want to walk 10,000 steps a day? 5 miles a week? Trackers grab the hard and concrete numbers so you can follow through on specific targets.
- Monitor your improvement: By checking in with your pace, distance, and more, you can watch your progress and see your growth!
- Stay accountable: By having your stats logged and saved, it’s easier to stick to your walking routine. Whether be digitally or taking that great walk data and logging in into an intentional tracking system like the Walk U Progress tracker, you can see the walks add up and that helps you feel pulled back to log some more!
Wearable Devices: Track Your Walks On the Go
If you like real-time tracking without having to think about it, wearables are your best friend. Here are some great options:
- Apple Watch: Tracks steps, distance, heart rate, and more. Syncs with the Health app for easy data storage.
- Fitbit: A classic for walkers, Fitbit tracks your steps, calories, and overall activity, giving you badges to reward your progress.
- Garmin: Known for its accuracy, Garmin watches track your walks with advanced features like elevation changes and GPS routes.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch: For Android users, this device tracks your steps and distance, syncing easily with Google Fit.
Free GPS Tracking Apps
For those of you who prefer to use your phone, there are plenty of free apps available to track your walks via GPS. Here are a few of our favorites:
1. MapMyWalk - Tracks distance, route, and calories burned.
2. Strava - Known for social interaction and challenges, this app is perfect for tracking walks and staying connected.
3. Pacer - A user-friendly app that tracks both GPS walks and steps.
4. Google Fit - Syncs with most devices and tracks your activity across Android and iOS.
5. Nike Run Club - tracks distance, and lets you challenge yourself.
The Walk U Manual Logging System
While you’re using your favorite wearable or app, Walk U helps you stay accountable by offering a manual tracking system that encourages reflection and goal setting. Learn more about The Power of Writing Down Your Goals & Progress and how the Walk U Progress Tracker sets you up for success! Grab your walk data and feel the reward when you write it down on your monthly calendar and watch your miles and more add up!
So grab your favorite mapping tracker, get out walking to some great guided classes found right in the Walk U app to help push you along, and let’s keep our feet moving forward towards those goals!
Grab Your Printable Tracker HERE!