Thanks to home sports apps, you no longer need to join the gym to burn calories. On Android we have countless app with which to keep fit without paying a euro.
Therefore, in the Play Store we find a lot applications for walking with which you can not only check the kilometers you travel or run, but you can also keep track of all your walks. Measure how much you walk each day, what path you have followed and track your progress in an easy and intuitive way.
With these walking and running apps, you can keep a complete track of the exercise you do right on your mobile, so if you don't think twice and download your favorite.
The best apps for walking and taking a walk on Android
If you want to download the best application for walking, go directly to Google Fit. Its simplicity is admirable and it is completely free. If not, take a look at the rest of the list as you are sure to find one that fits your lifestyle:
- Pedometro – Contapassi, Contacalorie
- Google fit
- Sportractive - Running and walking
- RunKeeper
- Weight loss by walking
- Endomondo
Pedometro – Contapassi, Contacalorie
Just like we did with the best running apps, in this article we help you discover the best ones walking app.
The first is Pedometer, a simple application that uses the mobile sensor to count steps you take, calories burned and the distance and time you walked each day, among other functions.
It is an easy to use and private pedometer, as it does not force you to log in and therefore does not store your data in an account.
However, it allows you to keep track of each day you walked, being able to see all the data in the form of graphs. Furthermore, according to the app managers, it does not use the GPS of the mobile phone, which helps you to save battery.
Price: free. | In-app purchases: from 3,19 to 42,99 euros.
Google Fit: activity and health tracking
Google Fit, with a dark theme included, is one of the best apps to keep track of every workout you do, both from your mobile phone and from your smartwatch.
Using the sensors of these devices, the app records your speed, pace, steps, route, time elapsed, etc. Also, you can use it for walk without having to be connected to the Internet.
With Google Fit you can analyze the progress of your walks, and set goals to be achieved day by day. Therefore, you can get Cardio Points within the program created between Google and the World Health Organization to improve your health. Remember, do one 30 minute walk al day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, sleep better and increase your overall mental well-being.
Undoubtedly it is one of the best walking apps of 2021, as it is easy to use, it can automatically record your walks, and best of all, it can be downloaded and used totally free.
Price: free.
Sportractive - Running and walking
Sportsactive is another good application that you should try if you like to go for a walk, since tracks each of your walks, analyzes them and helps you achieve all your goals.
You can easily customize the app interface to show those aspects that interest you when you train: distance, distance, calories, time, speed, pace ...
This sports app also has other cool features, such as voice prompts to guide you during exercises or by signaling different speeds in training with colored markings on the map.
On the other hand, you can too write down your body measurements and keep track of them, as they will likely vary as you continue to take a walk each day.
Price: free. | In-app purchases: € 1,49 per item.
RunKeeper
Millions of users already belong to the RunKeeper community, one of the most popular sports apps.
In addition to running, this application is also useful for taking a walk, as it also shows you data on the distance traveled, the time traveled or the pace you have maintained. IS entirely in Spanish, so you can use it without any problem.
In addition to the usual monitoring in these apps, RunKeeper highlights the social nature of the platform. In your profile you can post all your workouts, results and plans, as well as share them on networks like Facebook or Instagram. Also from the app you can take pictures as you walk to post and share them with other users.
Price: free. | Purchases within the app: from € 0,74 to € 42,99 per item.
Weight loss by walking
As the name suggests, this walking app helps you to lose weight with professional workout plans that focus on going for a walk.
The difficulty levels are 3, to adapt to the different fitness states of the users. The app offers you a 3 month training plan where you have to walk 3 to 7 days a week.
Gradually, the intensity will increase, although you will always have the help of an audio guide that will help you in every workout. In addition to following the app's recommended plan, you can also track your daily calories, distance, time, and pace. Furthermore, it is worth highlighting the music play function of this app, with which it will be even easier to animate walks.
Price: free. | In-app purchases: from € 4,99 to € 20,99 per item.
Endomondo
Another of the best known applications is Endomondo, which has also managed to form a large community of athletes around the world. If you download this app, you can carry out an exhaustive follow-up of every walk you take, with the most common data: distance, time, pace, speed, etc. Also, you can receive such information via audio while you train in so you don't have to look at your mobile screen.
As in RunKeeper, also in Endomondo you can share your training data with other users, as well as the goals you reach. You can also receive and send messages of encouragement while you train, follow the workouts live of your friends and share your progress on social networks like Twitter or Instagram.
Price: free. | Purchases within the app: from € 0,99 to € 49,99 per item.
These are the best walking apps which you can download to your mobile in 2021. This list is constantly expanding, so we recommend that you check it frequently for discover new applications.
