Taking Your Fitness to the Web
The explosion of social-media applications in the last few years has led to a number of fitness-related websites and services. Many, like Strava, encourage competition among users. According to its website, Strava “makes fitness a social experience, providing motivation and camaraderie even if you’re exercising alone.” It also provides a challenge.
Strava lets you record a run or bike ride with any GPS device, and then upload it to the Strava website. Once your data is in the cloud, you can track your progress and compare it to other users’. Some route segments allow you to compete for titles like King of the Mountain. There are also general Strava challenges, which range from the attainable to totally ridiculous. ...
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