GPS Tracking on VMFit Journal

What is a GPS activity tracker and how does it work?

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0300

A GPS activity tracker records where you travel during an outdoor activity and turns those location measurements into useful information such as distance, route, speed and pace.

GPS tracking is commonly used for running, walking, cycling and hiking. It can show where an activity took place, how long it lasted and how performance changed along the route.

How accurate is phone GPS for outdoor activity tracking?

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Phone GPS is accurate enough for recording many outdoor activities, but it is not perfectly exact. The quality of a recorded route depends on the phone, satellite visibility, surrounding terrain, device placement and how the tracking application processes location measurements.

Can you track running, walking and cycling without internet?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Yes, you can normally track running, walking, cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities without an internet connection.

A phone determines its position using signals from navigation satellites. Mobile data and Wi-Fi are not required for the fundamental process of recording your route, distance, duration, pace or speed.

Elapsed time vs moving time: what is the difference?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Elapsed time and moving time measure two different parts of an activity.

Elapsed time includes the entire period between starting and finishing. Moving time attempts to include only the periods during which you were actually moving.