What is a GPS activity tracker and how does it work?
Learn how GPS activity trackers record routes, distance, speed, pace and elevation during running, cycling, walking and hiking.
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How accurate is phone GPS for outdoor activity tracking?
Learn what affects phone GPS accuracy, why recorded routes and distances vary, and how to improve tracking during outdoor activities.
Can you track running, walking and cycling without internet?
Learn what a GPS activity tracker can record without mobile data or Wi-Fi during running, hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Can you use a fitness tracker without an account?
Learn how fitness trackers can record activities without an account, what stays on your phone and which features may still require internet access.
Elapsed time vs moving time: what is the difference?
Learn how elapsed time and moving time differ, why stops affect pace and speed, and when each measurement is useful.
What weather conditions should you check before an outdoor activity?
Learn which temperature, wind, precipitation, air quality and daylight conditions to check before running, cycling or hiking.