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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
Gary, Sep 3, 2012
Was a good one....BUT Awesome app till it decided to force close on me. Fix & I may reinstall & rate higher. Was a 5 & should be -5 for force closing.
Karie, Sep 3, 2012
Pretty accurate! I had to adjust my stride length and after that I must say it is bang on. I also walk a lot in wooded paths and GPS still accurately tracks me.
Juli, Sep 1, 2012
thank you! the developers of this app are very generous to let it be free. so many great features! i use it for my powerwalking routine. thank you, guys!! :-)
JC B, Sep 1, 2012
Does not stop! ... Fully. Great app. But noticed it doesn't stoped fully on android 4.0.2. It keeps running in the top task bar and drains the battery, even after disabling the medal notifications. Please fix that so I can give you 5 stars.
Matt, Aug 31, 2012
Nexus Best workout partner used so far. I especially like how it keeps track of my pace in graph form. Would like to buy Pro but not enough good review for interval training. Galaxy Nexus
Brandon, Aug 31, 2012
Ok It keeps putting me back te my home page instead of letting me start my work out ,had to un-install twice and re install .it is a awesome app if that would stop happening I would give it 5 stars
Leah, Aug 30, 2012
Great Had absolutely everything you need to do any kind of exercise and keep track of workouts, brilliant. Galaxy ace 2
frindly, Aug 30, 2012
Favorite running app The calorie widget makes this my favorite running/workout tracking appl
Matthew, Aug 30, 2012
Great app Works great gps, cal count, needs to beable to track how much suger u burn and fat also add a rock climbing choice HTC evo
Yay! Thanks for the feedback. I like CardioTrainer a lot now, but before the update, back when I first tested it (over a year ago) it was pretty mediocre. Just goes to show that most apps can be tweeked to stardome.