WalkWard - The Best Apps For Walking
Walking is a great exercise that can help you maintain your weight, but it can be hard to get into the habit. Some apps aim to make exercise more accessible and enjoyable, while others try to motivate users with a reward system. WeWard is one of the latter, rewarding users with points called Wards for their workout achievements that can be redeemed for prizes at partner stores. The app uses Apple Health to track your steps, and features interactive challenges and ways to earn more Wards by visiting specific landmarks and locations.
Like a GPS unit in your phone, this app maps your walks with detailed terrain maps, while also tracking distance, speed and time. It also displays your stats in real-time, and can be paired with Apple Watch for more personalised data collection.
A free, ad-supported app with lots of features to try, including route tracking, mapping and heatmaps. The app can even be used to track your runs, cycling or other fitness activities, and can be synchronised with your Facebook profile for friends to see your workouts.
A free app that lets you turn your smartphone into a navigation device, with downloadable offline maps for internet-free rural rambles. The app allows you to access free Open Street Maps and Google Maps, or pay for Ordnance Survey maps (available as individual routes or as a complete UK download). It can even be set to automatically stop tracking when your phone is stationary for an extended period of time, ensuring accurate measurements.
