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CardioTrainer – We'll huff and we'll puff
Tested version: 3.6.1
Latest version: 3.6.7
Requires Android: from 1.5
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Summary
CardioTrainer is a GPS tracker for the Android platform. It acts as a support for walkers, joggers and cyclists by using the integrated Android GPS to record data when you’re doing sports and then transferring the data to the website. It also displays the running route on a Google Map – live! – on your handheld. Other data related to the run is also shown during the running unit. Find out the details in today’s review.
Features & Use
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First and foremost, CardioTrainer is a tool to motivate you to exercise regularly. And, in my humblest of opinions, that’s a pretty cool tool to have on one’s Android device!
The following functions will help you muster up enough motivation to get your heart pumping:
• "Race against yourself" (Pro Version only): Compare your results to how you did on previous runs, bike rides, etc.
• "Record a track"
The route is displayed on a Google Map throughout the run. Run stats are also transmitted via the integrated voice recorder, which is kinda neat because you are fed information during the run (via headset, natch). There’s also an integrated music player, yay!
The menu button on the main screen harbours the following functions:
• History
• Statistics
• Settings
The settings are pretty extensive. One neat feature: you are given a code with which you can access the CardioTrainer website in order to consult your run data. This means that third parties can’t consult your personal data.
The app requires access to your address book and Google Account in the Friend Activity part of the app. The idea behind this is to connect you with friends who are also using the app and share stats with them. Connecting to your Google Account is so that you can backup and hence always retrieve your data.
A calorie index is also displayed.
Bottom line:
Well, whadya know? CardioTrainer is fun to use and it really did motivate me to get out there and run a few miles.
Screen & Controls
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CardioTrainer's screen is set up quite nicely: not too full, making it easy to get a lots of information at a glance. Admittedly, the voice recorder sounds like a bad impression of the Terminator, but it does what it’s meant to do.
Controls are equally simple and provided you don’t adjust the settings all you need to is hit one button and the programme starts up.
Speed & Stability
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CardioTrainer runs very smoothly and it didn’t crash during our (literal) test runs.
Unfortunately, the app loses the GPS signal every now and then. When this occurs the app keeps on running, but data is not recorded correctly, which puts a bit of a damper on the app’s functionality.
Price/Performance Ratio
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The pro version of CardioTrainer (which allows users to really keep track of their progress as well as challenge their own results) is available for $2,99 from the Android Market.
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Market Comments
HealthPro, Apr 18, 2012
Awesome App! I carry it with me every time I exercise. It's easy to use, very motivating, and a easy way to log.
Jessica, Apr 18, 2012
Love, love, love, it!!! The best, I love how I have so many options for my work outs!
Youlanda, Apr 17, 2012
Fantastic weightless tool I love this app, takes all the guess work out of your workout. And replaces MP3 player, pedometers, and calorie calculators.
ife, Apr 17, 2012
Cardio Works well. Only modification would be to increase the volume of the speaker. Even at 100, I can barely make out what is being said when music is playing.
Keith, Apr 16, 2012
If the thing stop running all the time I would like if the program wouldnt start by it self.i use task manager to end it then it start back up about 3 mins.
Rick, Apr 16, 2012
Needs help! Been using for over a year and loved it but recently gps is not working and music integration plays about 10% of my music over and over again.
Sandhya, Apr 16, 2012
Unwanted app I don't need this application. But I'm unable to uninstall it on my motorola. While this is no reflection on the quality of this application, I cannot excuse the forced bundling.
Charlene, Apr 15, 2012
Pretty good... some thing's to be desired... The app itself has a lot of great features & it's very user friendly... plus simple to navigate through the panes & review data... BUT: I wish it was capable of uploading pre-determined tracks/routes (for training purposes), and then have the trainer tell you where to turn... (such as KML files) I also wish the manual input screens allowed you to enter HH:MM:SS... right now, seconds are not able to be added... and a few seconds can add up over time! If CT Pro included these two functions, I would upgrade for $10 in a heartbeat... otherwise I'm forced to use my normal gps (google maps) for my pre-measured tracks for half marathon training... then round to the near WHOLE MINUTE to enter time & distance manually in CT (free version)... It's a little annoying to do this on a weekly basis (since my training schedule calls for a different number of miles each Sunday).
Michelle Triggs
I love this app I use it every time I workout w/question. Best app ever.