{"id":7174,"date":"2024-07-11T08:20:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T13:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/personaltrainerfoodblog.com\/?p=7174"},"modified":"2026-03-06T03:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:13:47","slug":"fun-free-walking-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/fun-free-walking-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Absolutely Fun (and FREE) Exercise Apps You Need to Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s face it, there are times when it gets hard to stay on track. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve rounded up and tested 11 different walking apps that will rock your exercise routine.<\/p>\n<p>And the best part is you won&#8217;t need an expensive wearable fitness device. Grab your phone and get these apps now!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_273963581.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"With a few new and totally free walking apps on your phone, you can kick up your workouts with Personal Trainer Food.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_273963581.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_273963581.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_273963581.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to track your steps, find fresh workout music, discover new things, and meet fun people&#8211; all without spending a dime.<\/p>\n<h2>#1 The iPhone App You Didn&#8217;t Know (or Forgot) About<\/h2>\n<p>If you own an iPhone 5s, 6, or 6s, or an iPhone that has been updated since iOS 8 you already have an app that&#8217;s been automatically tracking your steps&#8211; without accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Open up the iPhone Health app, it&#8217;s the white one with the little red heart.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IOS_8_Homescreen.png?resize=271%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Find the Health app on your iPhone to track your 2,000 steps a day with Personal Trainer Food; it's the one with the red heart and white background. \" width=\"271\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IOS_8_Homescreen.png?w=270&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IOS_8_Homescreen.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick tutorial on how to use the app:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O97s-RQFMp4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-tip: &#8220;Flights Climbed&#8221; will give you insight to the flights of stairs you climb in a day (and motivation to add more)!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#2 Use Google Fit with Your Android<\/h2>\n<p>Android users will want to download the Google Fit app. It taps directly into your phone to track your steps without an accessory.<\/p>\n<p>The cool thing about this app is that you can set your walking goals.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JNlVADUl7xc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-tip: The steps per hour feature is an awesome tool to get you moving, check it out!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#3 Get #Sorelegs with Pokemon Go<\/h2>\n<p>While not exactly a walking app, Pokemon Go players talk a lot about their #sorelegs while chasing cartoons.<\/p>\n<p>After trying the app, here&#8217;s what Ray from our creative team had to say&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The first day I walked about 5 miles in a few hours without even realizing it. Most evenings I will have a casual walk for about an hour and that not only helps me hatch eggs super fast, but also get in my exercise by playing most every day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But did it help him lose any weight?<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7055\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?resize=635%2C635&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ray, part of the Personal Trainer Food team lost weight by playing Pokemon Go and eating Personal Trainer Food. \" width=\"635\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ray-PoGo-Before-After.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I went from 227 to 199 with a strict Personal Trainer Food diet, and recently I dropped another 8 pounds in less than a month by combining my exercise with Pokemon Go and eating <a href=\"https:\/\/personaltrainerfood.com\/our-food.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Trainer Food<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Pro-Tip: Have fun, but keep your head up, and stay aware of your surroundings; safety first!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/personaltrainerfood.com\/our-food.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/skinny-jeans.jpg?resize=800%2C214&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Get back into your skinny jeans with Personal Trainer Food, order today!\" width=\"800\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/skinny-jeans.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/skinny-jeans.jpg?resize=300%2C80&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/skinny-jeans.jpg?resize=768%2C205&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>#4 Capture Real Creatures as You Walk<\/h2>\n<p>For one of the most geekiest walking apps, download the iNaturalist. As you walk, you&#8217;ll snap pictures with your phone to log bugs, plants, birds, reptiles, mammals and any other creature you find during your jaunt.<\/p>\n<p>Your log of finds will help scientists track and study biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_290400803.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A fun alternative to Pokemon Go is to download the iNaturalist app; get your Personal Trainer Food steps in hunting down cute things like this frog!\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_290400803.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_290400803.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_290400803.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s like Pokemon Go&#8211; but for nature nerds!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/inaturalist.jpg?resize=580%2C330&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Use the iNaturalist app to get your Personal Trainer Food steps in; it's fun and easy to lose weight this way!\" width=\"580\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/inaturalist.jpg?w=580&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/inaturalist.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-Tip: Findings on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iNaturalist<\/a> have led to the discovery of new species, and ones thought extinct. This is a great cause, and one to definitely share with the kids!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#5 Find AllTrails (Or Make One of Your Own)<\/h2>\n<p>AllTrails gives you access to over 50,000 trails everywhere, along with photos, reviews, and directions to the trail head.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_441237409.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Find and track any walk you want with the AllTrails app; it can even help you lose weight as you get your Personal Trainer Food steps in when you walk the dog!\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_441237409.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_441237409.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_441237409.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use the handy filter feature to search for trails that interest you such as &#8216;kid-friendly,&#8217; &#8216;dog-friendly,&#8217; &#8216;views,&#8217; &#8216;lake,&#8217; &#8216;birding&#8217;, or &#8216;wildlife.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3233.png?resize=348%2C619&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AllTrails screenshot shows how you can find the perfect trail to lose weight as you do your Personal Trainer Food walk.\" width=\"348\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3233.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3233.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3233.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But you don&#8217;t have to be on a trail&#8211; you can record your walk anywhere!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3235.png?resize=348%2C619&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's an example of how you can track any walk with AllTrails so you can keep a daily record of your Personal Trainer Food walks. \" width=\"348\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3235.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3235.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3235.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-Tip:\u00a0AllTrails is one of the best walking apps if you like stats. Every time you record one, it creates a map full of useful data such as your distance, speed, time, elevation that you can save to your profile.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#6 Turn Your Browser Into One of Your Walking Apps<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes the best walking apps don&#8217;t do what a few clever searches do. Don&#8217;t forget that you can use your browser to Google interesting things to search for hidden treasures in your city.<\/p>\n<p>Try searching on terms like &#8220;Your City Name&#8221; + &#8220;Outdoor Sculptures&#8221; or &#8220;Street Art&#8221; or &#8220;Historical Landmarks&#8221; or &#8220;Walking Tour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7131 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_340751501.jpg?resize=1000%2C668&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Find hidden art in your local city; it's best discovered on food while you get your Personal Trainer Food steps in.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_340751501.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_340751501.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_340751501.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be surprised how many cities and even smaller towns have published walking tour maps in PDF or JPG formats you can download to your phone.<br \/><a id=\"anchor\" name=\"anchor\"><\/a><br \/><em>Pro-Tip: Weekend mornings are a great time to explore big cities, there will be ample parking and no traffic.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#7 DJ Your Walk with some Fresh Tunes<\/h2>\n<p>If your current tracks are getting stale or you just don&#8217;t have time to put a list together, download Spotify.<\/p>\n<p>The free version will let you stream music via a wi-fi connection for 30 ad-free minutes at a time; the perfect length for your 20-minute treadmill walk. (Note: you&#8217;ll have to upgrade if you want those tunes offline for your outdoors walks.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_390236314.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"With a tap or two and a wi-fi connection, you can hear some fresh music while on your treadmill.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_390236314.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_390236314.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_390236314.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To find some workout music in seconds, browse under genres and moods for workout \u00a0tunes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7207\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3236.png?resize=348%2C619&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Find playlists on Spotify that match your mood when you get your Personal Trainer Food steps in.\" width=\"348\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3236.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3236.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3236.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>#8 Go On a Treasure Hunt<\/h2>\n<p>A geocache is a little treasure someone has hidden and marked on a map.<\/p>\n<p>You find them in fun nooks and crannies using an app.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7159 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_274550645.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Geocaching can be a fun way to help you get your Personal Trainer Food steps in.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_274550645.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_274550645.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_274550645.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is always an excuse to walk, because they are EVERYWHERE!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a load of caches near PTF headquarters in Fort Worth:<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7189\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3212.png?resize=344%2C612&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's a screen shot of the Geocaching app; the possibilities are endless so you can totally get your steps in.\" width=\"344\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3212.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3212.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3212.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-tip: Geocaching (available for iPhones and Androids), now features GeoTours&#8211; curated collections of geocaches that are designed to help you explore the world like a local. This is a great way to get your walks in when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#9 Make Your Walks Sociable with Meetup<\/h2>\n<p>Meetups are a fantastic way to connect with people in your neighborhood who share similar interests as you.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_40142764.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sharing your walks and Personal Trainer Food with friends is more fun than doing it alone!\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_40142764.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_40142764.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_40142764.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walking and hiking meetup groups can be found in most any city.<\/p>\n<p>Once you download the app, search for walking groups to find one that appeals to you.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7191\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3213.png?resize=344%2C612&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's a screen shot of the Meetup app; see how easy it is to find walking groups so you can get your Personal Trainer Food steps in.\" width=\"344\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3213.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3213.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3213.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-tip: If you have a dog, you&#8217;ll find plenty of dog-walking groups so fido can socialize as well.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>#10 Wander with Yonder<\/h2>\n<p>Yonder is a photo app that inspires you to discover the outdoors with other people. Users post up their images and share \u00a0their experiences. Get inspired by following other active people around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The app lists a ton of local trails, but it can also be helpful if you want to gain the courage to go explore walks and hikes that are a little more out of the way.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7194\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3214.png?resize=348%2C619&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yonder is a gorgeous app to discover new ways to get your 2,000 or more Personal Trainer Food steps in and lose weight.\" width=\"348\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3214.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3214.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_3214.png?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>#11 Walk Confidently with a Safety Net<\/h2>\n<p>Create a safety net using your phone by sharing your location with your emergency contacts when you are out walking. The is another one of those &#8216;walking apps&#8217; that isn&#8217;t really considered an app but it&#8217;s easy to forget the usefulness of this feature, especially if you are out of range of your usual circle of family and friends you already share your location with. Here&#8217;s how you can temporarily share your location with someone you know who IS close by.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7205 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_209037817.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"With a swipe and a tap on your mobile phone, you can help ensure your safety while you workout.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_209037817.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_209037817.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_209037817.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>On the iPhone:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open a text message with the person you want to share your location with.<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;details.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8216;Share My Location.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>You can choose to share for one hour, until the end of day, or indefinitely with your emergency contact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On the Android and\/or iPhones (which is great if your emergency contacts don&#8217;t have the same phone as you):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Everyone you want to share with will need Google+ accounts and apps installed on their phones.<\/li>\n<li>On Android, open the app, tap the menu button, select &#8216;Settings,&#8217; and select the account you want to use. On iPhone, open the menu, select &#8216;Locations,&#8217; tap the gear icon, and tap &#8216;Settings.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;Location sharing&#8217; and enable it. Tap &#8216;Edit&#8217; next to &#8216;Pinpoint Location,&#8217; choose the people (or circles) you want to share your location with, and tap &#8216;Done.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Save now on low-carb meal deliveries<\/h2>\n<p>Right now, you can save 40% on any of our weight loss meal plans. Personal Trainer Food delivers everything you need to lose weight&#8211; including a Weight loss Coach who will help you get your very best results.<\/p>\n<p>Enter SAVE40 in the promo code box when you check out. You&#8217;ll also enjoy fast, complimentary shipping right to your door.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started now<\/a> \u2014 and get the RIGHT foods you need to lose those stubborn pounds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14096\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Healthy-food-for-your-goals.jpg?resize=728%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Click here to get healthy food for your goals delivered to you.\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Healthy-food-for-your-goals.jpg?w=728&amp;ssl=1 728w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Healthy-food-for-your-goals.jpg?resize=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>More Popular Resources for You<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/category\/healthy-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything you need to know to lose weight quickly is here.<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/category\/truth-in-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the straight facts about weight loss here.<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/category\/fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse all our fitness articles.<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/category\/creative-food-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All our low-carb recipes can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#d0d0d0;color:#d0d0d0\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sam-watts.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sam Watts\" class=\"wp-image-21415\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Writer:<\/strong> <em>Sam Watts has nearly 10 years of experience in the health and wellness industry with a focus on fitness. He earned a BS in Movement Science from TCU in 2017 and uses it in his work as a Functional Movement Specialist. Currently, he is the owner of Watts Fitness and the Co-Owner of Personal Trainer Food.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s face it, there are times when it gets hard to stay on track. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve rounded up and tested 11 different walking apps that will rock your exercise routine. And the best part is you won&#8217;t need an expensive wearable fitness device. Grab your phone and get these apps now! 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