A few days ago we told you about Garmin Connect, an application that allows us to carry all the data related to training sessions made from a GPS of the brand. Since the resulting files use a popularized extension, it is possible to use alternative services to Garmin Connect such as those offered by Runtastic or Strava, an application that we will talk about on this occasion.
If we want to upload our sessions made with GPS to the Strava online platform, the first thing we have to do is create an account in the service. It is free and that will provide us with access to an entire sports social network with data from other users and very complete analysis of ours, being able to see our performance at all times accompanied by graphics with the terrain profile, pulsations or cadence as long as we have the relevant sensors.
What makes Strava different from Garmin Connect? I believe that both platforms can coexist in perfect harmony. While Garmin Connect focuses more on our sessions and tracks from other users, Strava offers a social profile being able to see the climbs close to the area in which we live and see the time it took other users to do it in order to compete for the first place in the ranking.
The Strava application for iPhone not only gives us access to the data hosted on the online platform but also It has its own activity monitor through which we can see training data from the iPhone and without the need to use external equipment. To do this, the application uses the GPS that the Apple phone incorporates and thus we will obtain data such as distance, speed, height gained or route done that is shown on a map. Additionally we can use ANT + sensors to obtain other data such as cadence, heart rate or speed.
When we finish practicing sports, we can carefully see all the statistics provided by the application, view personal records and achieve achievements for overcoming challenges already predefined by Strava. The desire to improve is very important in this application.
Optionally, Strava has a Premium service with more complete options and focused on professional training. Most of us will find the free version very comprehensive.
Strava has apps for cyclists or joggers. Download the one that best suits your usual sport:
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