Strava: Run, Ride, Hike

FAQs

• Is Strava app free?
  Strava is free to download for iOS and Android. ... Like many fitness apps, Strava has a Premium subscription model. You can use the app for free, but if you pay a membership fee, you get more features—a lot of them.
• What is Strava?

  Strava is an American internet service for tracking human exercise which incorporates social network features. It is mostly used for cycling and running using GPS data.
  

• What does the Strava app do?
  Track and analyze every aspect of your activity. Strava turns every iPhone and Android into a sophisticated running and cycling computer (and we work with your GPS watches and head units, too). ... If you can export or record your activities, you're most likely compatible with Strava.
• How to download Strava on your phone?

  You can download Strava by following in 3 ways:

  1. Directly on APKFUN in this link: https://apkfun.com/Strava-Running-and-Cycling-GPS.html

  2. On Google Play Store:

  - Open Google Play on your phone

  - Search for “Strava” in the search bar. Tap the search tool (magnifying glass icon) at the top-right corner of Google Play and type in “Strava” Press “OK” on your keyboard to start searching.

  - Access the app’s information page. The official website should be the first app to come out in the list. Tap it.

  -Tap on the Install button, then touch Accept with Strava's permissions.

  3. On Appstore with link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strava-run-ride-swim/id426826309

• How much does strava cost?
  Yes, Strava is a free app. There is no cost to record and share activities. To make the most of Strava, explore a Strava subscription and the extra features we offer.
• Is strava free to use?

  Strava is a free app. There is no cost to record and share activities. To make the most of Strava, explore a Strava subscription and the extra features.
  

• Is Strava app good?
  The STRAVA application is great for a variety of cyclists and appeals to a wide range of people. The social aspect works well for friends who keep track of each other's rides, as well as serious athletes who want to compare themselves to the local competition and national professionals.
• How do I keep training log on Strava private?

  - Select 'Training Log' from the 'Training' drop-down menu. - Select 'Public' or 'Private' from the upper right-hand corner of the page. - Go to your Settings page by hovering over your profile picture in the top right and selecting 'Settings.' - Click on the 'Privacy Controls' tab on the left side of the page. - Click 'Training Log' to the follow the link your Training Log page. - Select 'Public' or 'Private' from the upper right-hand corner of the page. By default, your training log is private. You can make your training log public if you’d like to share it with your friends or coach.
  

• How to start using Strava?

  - Create your account: If you’d rather not create an entirely new password or you can use your Facebook or Google account info. Follow the instructions—you’ll have to confirm your email or log in through the Facebook or Google platforms—and you’re in.

  - Customize your settings: On mobile, tap your profile then click the gear icon in the top corner. Here you can fill in as many missing pieces as you’d like.

  - Establish your privacy: In Privacy Controls, you can:

  • Decide who can see what from your account

  • Set Privacy Zones, which create randomized dead zones that hide sensitive locations from the map of your run

  • Opt out of including your run data in Strava’s aggregated heatmaps.

  • Make your training log public or private

  - Record an activity: Tap the Record tab. You can change any settings you need to, such as toggling auto-pause or audio cues on or off, then hit Start. The GPS on your smartphone will record the data from there, and once you’re done with your workout it will be uploaded to your activities when you hit save.

• Features of Strava

  - Measure your performance: Strava syncs with most devices - your phone, GPS watch or head unit, heart rate monitor or power meter - and records just about any performance metric. - Strava is the social network for athletes: Record an activity and it goes to your Strava feed, where your friends and followers can share their own races and workouts. -Hundreds of thousands of clubs – and counting: All kinds of groups form clubs on Strava to organize activities and build communities - friends, teams, brands, gear shops and more. -Beacon: Peace of mind for athletes and their loved ones. Turn on Beacon and you can share your location in real time with anyone enough to have your back in an emergency. -Segments changed the game: Created by millions of Strava athletes, segments mark popular stretches of road or trail and create a leaderboard of times set by every Strava athlete who has been there before. - The world's largest route and trail resource: If it's been run or ridden, it's on Strava. With millions of athletes all over the world, Strava's road and trail network is unmatched.
  

• Having trouble logging in?

  If you're seeing an error message that says “Something went wrong” or “Cannot verify your account," there are a few things you can try: - If you've manually adjusted the clock on your mobile device, try setting your clock to receive the local time from your network instead. This can typically be done from your device's settings. - Log in to Strava.com on a computer, connect to Google or Facebook, and then try to log in through Google/Facebook on the mobile app. - Visit Strava.com on a mobile browser such as Chrome for iOS or Android and login to your Strava profile on the mobile browser. Once logged in, you may see a prompt to open Strava on the Mobile app. Follow the prompt and this should allow you to bypass the login error without issues. If this does not initially work, please try turning your mobile device off for approximately 30 minutes then turn it on again and try again. - If this issue occurred when you switched to a new mobile device, try to log out and log in again with the new password on your old phone.br>

• How to create a route on Strava?

  To do this, open Strava app icon on your phone. Then go to 'Dashboard' > 'My Routes' - here you can set start, end and way points. The ride can be downloaded to your phone or cycling computer.
  

• Does strava count steps?

  You won't find your daily step counts in Strava Run; instead you will find that it uses the M7 chip to automatically pause your current activity when you stop running, and provide better accuracy about your run.
  

• What does Strava do?
  Strava lets you track your running and riding with GPS, join Challenges, share photos from your activities, and follow friends. ... “...Strava's app lets you get competitive any time you want.”
• Is Strava dangerous?
  Strava users can find themselves in danger of developing “obsessive tendencies”, according to a new university study. ... Researchers found that apps like Strava, Nike+, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, and Fitocracy, are 'gamified' to provide rewards and encourage users to keep tracking their exercise.
• Should I delete Strava?
  You don't have to completely delete Strava, but maybe it's best to keep your training log to yourself during these weird times. Strava gives you the option to make your workouts public or private, so if you want to have a consistent tab of your training history, you can make your workouts for your eyes only.
• Is Strava a free app?
  For smartphone use, you'll need to download the free Strava app. Simply open your device's app store (the App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android devices), search for Strava, and download the app.
• What does Strava app do?
  Strava lets you track your running and riding with GPS, join Challenges, share photos from your activities, and follow friends.
• Is Strava a good app?
  Strava is one of the most popular fitness apps for those with a competitive edge. The app not only records your runs and bicycle rides, but also creates a competition between you and people who travel the same routes.
• How much does Strava cost per month?
  There might be a lot of people just using the free version of Strava or paying the $5/month, and then are paying $30 a month for Whoop and other products. There's maybe a best of both worlds situation here, where Strava could have multiple tiers—free, maybe a $5/month plan and a more exclusive $20/month.
• What is Strava used for?
  Strava is a fitness-tracking and social media app designed for runners and cyclists with three main features: Tracking, connecting, and competing. Users can track their fitness via GPS within the app, or log their fitness manually, among other features.
• Is Strava for free?
  Yes, Strava is a free app and there is no cost to record and share your activities. To make the most of Strava, explore a Strava subscription and the extra features we offer.
• How much does Strava subscription cost?
  A Strava subscription costs $5 a month for an annual subscription. New users can get the first two months free when they sign up for the whole year, too.
• Is Strava worth joining?
  Turns out, Strava Summit has overwhelmingly proved to be worth it. Now that I know what features aren't included in the standard version, I don't think I could ever give up my premium subscription. My most used features are matched activities, training log, and GAP.