Have you ever wanted to emulate your treadmill exercise without actually being on a treadmill? What if you could just run outside your home or in front of TV and track your every step. iTreadmill is a virtual treadmill that is designed to emulate a treadmill right on your iPhone. It uses accelerometer and advanced processing to get the job done. This is a hands free application that tracks your movement without needing too much interaction from your side. So in a sense, iTreadmill is a pedometer on steroids!
PocketStep is a wonderful technology that is used in this app to track your steps more accurately. I was skeptic when I heard about it at first. Every pedometer that I had tried prior to this app was someone inaccurate in counting my steps. But iTreadmill actually learns how you walk and run and gives you the most accurate information. If you want to lose weight by exercising more often, it is essential for you to be able to track your workout sessions, and iTreadmill provides you with the information you need to get more out of your running sessions. You can also track your past sessions to see whether you are making progress on a daily basis (see image below).
The Dial Pacer is fun too as it keeps you on the proper pace. You can also pause and resume your workout, which is especially handy as it’s all done automatically. All in all, iTreadmill has the most impressive set of features among pedometer applications for iPhone. It lets you run in front of a TV or outside your house and pretend you are on a treadmill. It tracks your movement and helps you stay on the right track too. With all the information that you get from this app, there is no reason you can’t lose weight by using your virtual treadmill!
Verdict: A+
2 comments
#1Gary AshleyAugust 27, 2009, 5:19 pm
This is without a doubt, the best and most used app I have downloaded on my iPhone. I have checked the distance with other pedometers and in known distances and it is very accurate. The calories burned, walk/run time and other readings are definately a plus.
#2Brian SchaarDecember 11, 2009, 10:36 am
I have used the app for about two weeks. For now, I exclusively use the app only on the treadmill – I don’t walk. The new calibration tool is a lot easier and better to use. I find it is surprisingly accurate to the treadmill numbers. The email feature is also neat.
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