How to Use Strava to Track Your Walks and Exercise
Strava tracks your walks, runs, and bike rides using GPS — log every activity, see your route on a map, and watch your distance and pace improve over time.
Download Strava and create a free account
~15sStart your first activity
~15sStop and save your activity
~21sQuick Tip
GPS takes 10-30 seconds to lock on when you first step outside. Stay still for a moment after tapping Start to let the GPS position itself accurately.
Review your stats after the activity
~15sFollow friends or family on Strava
~15sYou Did It!
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Strava is a free fitness tracking app that uses your phone's GPS to record walks, runs, bike rides, hikes, and other outdoor activities. When you start a Strava activity, the app tracks your route, distance, time, elevation change, and pace.
After each activity, Strava shows your route on a map, splits (your pace for each mile or kilometer), and a summary of key stats. Over time, your Activity feed builds a history showing how your fitness has progressed.
Why Strava is popular for seniors and everyday walkers
: - No gym required — tracks any outdoor movement - Daily and weekly stats motivate consistent activity - Compares your performance on the same route over time - Free version covers all basic tracking needs - Social features let you share activities with friends or family who also use Strava
Segments
: Strava has mapped millions of running and biking routes called segments. When you pass through a segment, Strava compares your performance to everyone else who has done that same stretch — showing where you rank and how you compare to your personal best.
Strava Premium (about $7.99/month) adds training plans, heart rate analysis, and advanced insights. The free version is completely adequate for casual fitness tracking.
For Apple Watch or Wear OS users, Strava pairs with your smartwatch to use the watch's built-in GPS for more accurate tracking without draining your phone's battery.
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