Interval Runner Basic vs FITimer - Interval Timer Usage & Stats
Interval Runner is a general purpose training and workout App for runners that want to use a variety of running techniques like Run-Walk or Always Running. Interval Runner remembers all workouts, can show them on a map and totals them on a weekly or monthly basis. Interval Runner has eight routines allowing a runner to choose a technique that is the most useful for their current running situation. For example, when training for a short race like a 5K, workouts with Fartlek routine help a runner buildup their speed. Another example, when running long races, the Pyramid routine is useful on the day before the long race for a short shakeout run. And Interval Runner has a familiarize mode that simulates running and allows the runner to understanding a routine before using it in a workout. All routines allows the runner to set a one-time Warm-up time before the workout and a one-time Cool-down after the workout finishes. Interval Runner Basic has two general-purpose, AlwaysRun and RunWalk, and six special routines; Fartlek, Mile, LongTraining, Progression, Pyramid, and Breakdown. Got a pace goal? Set a pace and hear periodically during the workout if your are better or worse than that pace and by how much time. Saved workouts can be viewed on a map and exported to file that can be uploaded into Strava. During the workout, the runner can listen to music, Spotify for example, while they hear routine instructions. Interval Runner works both in kilometers and miles and can easily toggles between English and Spanish. It does not use a website, contain advertisements or collect data on the runner -- only requires you and your phone. More information at www.intervalrunner.com or on Facebook "Interval Runner".
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FITimer is an interval timer application for fitness training on mobile devices. The app has a very simple interface to quickly create custom time-based or select preprogrammed intervals. You can also create a fixed number of sets or go infinite reps. While running, the app provides an audible beep for transitioning to the next interval.
Well, you're not in it for the intervals? That's okay, we got continuous run/walk tracking too. Your workouts run in the background with music and provide you the important information of the workout including distance covered, duration, number of sets, pace, etc. as applicable. All workouts are saved in the 'History" tab, with a symbol and date that can help you find the one you are looking for.
Some of the key features of FITimer :
- A clean and easy to use interface from the start of the app, that guides the user through the application.
- Select a preset interval timer and create a custom one to personalize the interval workout to whatever you would like.
- Continuous Run / Walk option without intervals and track key workout statistics, such as distance, steps, duration, and pace.
- FITimer is equipped with beeps that can tell you when to switch the intervals, even while in the background. The beeps seamlessly mix with your music.
- After your workout is completed, FITimer keeps track of the completed workouts in the history tab and can be accessed whenever you would like.
- Background compatibility has been integrated with FITimer. It allows you to listen to your music while running or you could use other applications.
Enjoy the app!! FITimer will soon have new, exciting, and useful features!
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Health & Fitness
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Interval Runner Basic VS. 
FITimer - Interval TimerJanuary 4, 2025