Tracking is the process of recording workouts or progress.
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What would I need to track fitness effort?
What, in addition to an Android device with GPS, would I need to track fitness effort?
I am thinking of perhaps something like a Fitbit, or can the Android do the same?
Also probably a hearth rate ...
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How to interpret running metrics
I do I usefully interpret running metrics?
I haven't been running for long. I've got a heart monitor and a GPS watch (all the gear and no idea), but I get a buzz from seeing the metrics anyway.
I'd ...
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Useful measurements / tracking approach for a fitness strategy
I've been working on improving my overall fitness for the past few months. My strategy has been to try and integrate a bit more physical activity into my lifestyle gradually, with the thinking being ...
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What is the “kernel” for a 4 decade training program for physical fitness?
Almost all training programs or workout routines are focused on the very short term, e.g. 90 days, 12 weeks and similar.
My questions is about the "kernel" (key elements in a wide sense) for a ...
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Help understanding my weight loss results
I started working out again about 2 months ago, following a long period of inactivity, currently my body fat percentage is around 12% my goal is to get it down to 6%-8%. I'm on a low-fat high-protein ...
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How can I correctly log the calorie burn of circuit routines?
I use both Fitocracy and The Daily Burn to track my exercise. I find that one limitation both of them have is that, when I do something like a bodyweight circuit routine, I'm able to record the ...
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If I wear my Fitbit One on a treadmill or elliptical, should I log the activity as well?
The FitBit Activity Tracker (on the website, Android application, and I would presume the iPhone application as well) lets you log various activities so you can track and share them with your friends. ...
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Pulsometer that can export pulse vs time information
I want to train high intensity interval in running and would like to buy a pulsometer that can export later pulse recording to the computer (preferably in mac os x), do you know any?
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Free alternatives to nike training club for windows or linux pc
Are there free alternatives for the Nike Training Club, which run on a windows or linux pc or just online via web-browser?
List of features, from the iTunes App Store description:
Full-body ...
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Jogging equipment for counting calories, distance and pulsrate
I want to buy myself equipment for jogging.
Right now I dont have motivation for jogging for a number of reasons:
I dont like jogging
I never know the distance i am jogging so i
can't really ...
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Tracking my diet without insane detail
I'd like to start tracking my diet, with a goal of understanding if I'm eating enough, getting close enough to the right amount of protein, fat, carbs, etc. But, I don't want to spend 10 minutes ...
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Best Run/Swim Tracker + HR Fitness Watch [closed]
I've been trying to look at some of these nifty fitness watches on Amazon, but am at a loss as to which ones meet the needs I have. I am a runner and swimmer and would like a watch that has the ...
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Exercise & diet logbook or tracker software [closed]
I am looking for a tool that could help me log and later review exercises and diet. Chart generation or at least spreadsheet data export would be great.
Things I would like to track:
Various ...
