Two weeks ago I wrote a post in which I reflected that there is no shortage of hardware and software tools designed to help us stay fit and healthy. From tracking miles walked, biked, or run, to counting calories, to keeping up with your heart rate, if you want to gather data about what shape you’re in, chances are pretty good that there’s a tool for you out there. I invited ProfHacker readers to share their favorite tools, and below I’ve listed what you came up with.
- kcfeminist loves her Nike+ but wishes that it could tell the difference between runs and walks.
- csdanforth recommends MyNetDiary, RunKeeper, HeartPace, and Daily Deeds.
- kevingannon uses a Schwinn bike computer and prefers Bikely to MapMyRide.
- nicoler and eetempleton offers their votes for TheDailyPlate.
- brockter uses DailyBurn and Runkeeper.
- williams_way points us to NutriMirror.
- brianborchers has a Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS/heart rate monitor that gathers data he uploads to MapMyRun. He also posts a link in Facebook to each workout and maintains a spreadsheet in GoogleDocs.
How about you?
What are your favorite tools and methods for keeping track of health and fitness? Let us hear from you in the comments section!
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6 Responses to Favorite Health and Fitness Tracking Tools: Reader Response Roundup
mjkingsley - November 22, 2010 at 9:17 am
Definitely RunKeeper
ndav6831 - November 22, 2010 at 10:59 am
Health Month http://healthmonth.com/ is a great way to set and track goals with a “game like” atmosphere. You can create groups of friends to help keep you motivated.
shotwell - November 22, 2010 at 11:55 am
http://DailyBurn.com, http://DailyMile.com, http://MapMyRun.com, and http://WalkJogRun.net. Also MyFitnessPal for Android.
pamelaann - November 22, 2010 at 12:30 pm
williams_way has it right. NutriMirror is a great way to keep track of your nutrition, exercise etc. Also, a friendly journal room that will answer any questions.
billso - November 22, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I’m a biggest fan of http://dailymile.com – it’s a social networking site for athletes. Lots of runners and triathletes there.