Walking or running on a treadmill is great if you want to track your distance easily, and also have a safe, clean place to run whenever you please. The problem is, it can get boring staying in one place all the time. So you can turn your neighborhood sidewalk or woodsy trail into your own personal treadmill with this iPod Touch and iPhone application called iTreadmill. It's a glorified pedometer that not only counts your steps, but can also record your distance in miles or kilometers, and the calories you've burned. I especially loved the pace setting feature. Say your goal is to run at a specific speed, say 5 mph, this app will continuously click at a certain beat so you know how fast to step in order to meet that goal. It's really easy to slow down or speed up the pace by "spinning" the wheel on the right side of the screen. Another cool feature is auto-pause. When I stopped to tie my shoe, the timer paused until I start moving again. Check out the video demo below to see how it works.
There's a free version you can download, but it will only keep track for about a quarter of a mile. I say splurge for the complete application, since it only costs $2.99. It's really motivated me to work out since it's so fun and easy to use.
Do you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch? Tell me your favorite fitness app in the comments section below.
Brian Atwood
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Emporio Armani
just downloaded the free version, i'm going to try it out today! thanks, fit!
1Wow, this is so cool! Even more motivation to get my ipod touch ASAP!
2yeah this app is really cool, my hubby as an iphone and runs with it. I'd say its one of the best tools for runners, especially those who are starting out. Sometimes I wish my Blackberry could do stuff like that but my version doesn't have sensors built in.
3what about some cool apps for non iPhone users?
4I want a treadmill app on my Windows Mobile phone! Ha.
I already have the nike+ sensor, so i'll just keep using that.
5I just got an iPHone and an excited to try this new app!
6I wonder if you can listen to music while this app is running though? I tried another running app but you couldn't which was kind of a bummer.
7literally just got back from my walk while using this. i calibrated it right before i started, got it ready, turned on my audiobook (so yes, anon 11:49, you can listen to music.), and walked. literally right when i walked in the door my limit was up, for i was using the limited free version, and it asked me to save. i saved, and then saw my time, how many miles, my pace, and calories burnt. for someone who walks around her neighborhood and is curious about the stats, this app is perfect! 5 stars from me.
8I have an iPhone but not an iPod. While I would love to use my iPhone while running, I haven't been able to find an armband that fits it. Do you have any suggestions?
9SO cool...i NEED an iPhone!
10I bought the full ITreadmill app yesterday and I love it, I wait tables and I put it in my apron and it keeps track of my calories burned, speed and how far I walk! I use it with my Lose it! app to maximize my exercise and food intake!
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