Awesome app
I've finally mustered up enough motivation and determination to start working out again. I haven't ran in over 2+ years. I used to go to the gym regularly (2-4 x's a week depending on my work schedule) and lift/cardio. Needless to say, I'm very out of shape for not working out in such a long time. I've downloaded this app previously and really loved it. I decided to download it again and I'm really glad I did. I just completed 3 days in a row. This program really eases me into running again. I love that I can listen to music without switching back and forth and that it not only beeps but it also lets you know whether to run or walk. I don't ever buy apps but I honestly might buy the lifetime $10 just because this is my third time downloading it and I keep stopping after the free trial.
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Great App. I hate running, but this is working.
I love the 5k app. I hate running , but it is keeping me going and I have bought other Fitness 22 apps because of it.
There are some things I've had problems with - and if they are user error, I will own up to it.
1. I have now accidentally run 2 out of 4 runs twice.
A. It would be helpful if there was a "Are you sure you want to do this run again?" safeguard.
B. It would also be good if there was some indicator section on the screen of what run you were running when you are in the middle of a run. I could stop running the wrong run and start running the right run sooner.
2. I have started running when getting motivational notifications and wondered if I should start getting spun up for the run portion of the training because there is no lead into the running sections.
A. A statement with countdown would be helpful. "Begin run in 3. 2. 1. Begin run". I have a Tabata trainer that does this and it's great. It also works on the countdown to stopping, too. "Begin walking in 3. 2. 1. Walk." "Cooldown in 3. 2. 1. Cooldown for 5 minutes then stretch".
Otherwise, great job!
There are some things I've had problems with - and if they are user error, I will own up to it.
1. I have now accidentally run 2 out of 4 runs twice.
A. It would be helpful if there was a "Are you sure you want to do this run again?" safeguard.
B. It would also be good if there was some indicator section on the screen of what run you were running when you are in the middle of a run. I could stop running the wrong run and start running the right run sooner.
2. I have started running when getting motivational notifications and wondered if I should start getting spun up for the run portion of the training because there is no lead into the running sections.
A. A statement with countdown would be helpful. "Begin run in 3. 2. 1. Begin run". I have a Tabata trainer that does this and it's great. It also works on the countdown to stopping, too. "Begin walking in 3. 2. 1. Walk." "Cooldown in 3. 2. 1. Cooldown for 5 minutes then stretch".
Otherwise, great job!
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Literally changed my life!!
I'm not exaggerating, my confidence has soared and I'm so happy! I did a family 5k and finished shaking and unable to breathe or get off the ground in 44 minutes.. but i got hit with the running bug, which was in April...
I stuck with it 3 times a week, sometimes missing a day here or there, and repeating a few days, but I just recently ran my own personal 5k, and finished being very tired, but not as beat as my first one... and in only 35min! 9 minutes off my time! I'm down 8 more pounds since adding this into my daily routine, and I am now moving on to the 5k pacer app! More importantly than just smashing my time, I was able to RUN THE ENTIRE TIME! That is just crazy to me! Your body really gets conditioned to running! Whether you repeat days or weeks, or miss a day here or there, keep going! Trust the program! I'm so happy I did!
And for the love of God...
-stretch after running!!
-do the 5min warm up walk!
-go to a runners shoe store to get fitted for real runners shoes, I can't stress that enough!
Knock on wood but doing all this I have never had any injury or anything beyond typical muscle soreness!
I stuck with it 3 times a week, sometimes missing a day here or there, and repeating a few days, but I just recently ran my own personal 5k, and finished being very tired, but not as beat as my first one... and in only 35min! 9 minutes off my time! I'm down 8 more pounds since adding this into my daily routine, and I am now moving on to the 5k pacer app! More importantly than just smashing my time, I was able to RUN THE ENTIRE TIME! That is just crazy to me! Your body really gets conditioned to running! Whether you repeat days or weeks, or miss a day here or there, keep going! Trust the program! I'm so happy I did!
And for the love of God...
-stretch after running!!
-do the 5min warm up walk!
-go to a runners shoe store to get fitted for real runners shoes, I can't stress that enough!
Knock on wood but doing all this I have never had any injury or anything beyond typical muscle soreness!
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Great App!
I started this program at my heaviest of 218 and I knew it was going to be hard to stay on track. Once I started with the daily routines- I didn't want to stop. It has only 3 workouts a week but most weeks I would repeat the workout again and do it 6 times a week! I was one of those people who always said "I can't run" but now I don't anymore! I definitely am not an avid runner( I would say more a jogger) but this app has really opened my eyes to the world of running. And I'm down 28 lbs so I am overjoyed! I am now up to running 3.5 miles without stopping! I can't wait to start doing the 10K app because I am training for a 10K in January! If anything, try this app out- it's only 8 weeks and 24 workouts in all! I definitely have recommended it to everyone who asks how I lost so much weight! :):)
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Nice and easy
Nice easy start. I'm still recovering after major surgery a few years in but never been able to manage too much exercise. The app is very helpful for the road to recovery.
Disappointed after buying premium
This app is missing a pace and doesn't tell the distance as you are running, which I would find helpful and motivating. Also, I'm searching for extra features during my cool down I accidentally ended my workout by forwarding to the next segment. My time skipped and did not adjust so it appears on my log that I finished the same distance in a greater amount of time, when it was actually a less amount of time. My time and distance are important to me during training. There is no way to edit the logs to adjust for this mistake. I am deeply disappointed in the $10 spent. Also.... there are no analytics besides the history log, it would be nice for paying members to see some type of basic progression chart at the very minimum.
However the training program itself is manageable and the prompts are nice so I gave it an "extra" star for this.
However the training program itself is manageable and the prompts are nice so I gave it an "extra" star for this.
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It really works
Very skeptical at first but now amazed. My wife and I are on our last week and we can't believe how easy it's been. From total couch potatoes to running 30mins nonstop. Best thing we've ever done.
Success
I had long thought I would never be able to run more then about a mile without re-triggering old debilitating knee, back and Achilles issues. In fact it had probably been close to 10 years that I had run over 1 mile, but with too limited time to go to the gym, with an ever expanding waist, and with two young boys needing me to have more energy, I gave this a shot- and it works.
This program really does gradually and almost as painlessly as possible get you from couch shape to running a 5k without much problem whatsoever. It really is shocking.
You start out slowly with light intermittent runs mixed with walking periods and gradually build up to fewer walking periods and longer runs, until next thinks you know, your running a 5k straight.
The entire training period spanned just under 2 months for me. Each session is about 1/2 hour to 50 minutes with a 5 minute warmup and warm-down period respectively.
My only complaint was that I never could figure out when the program would give the distance of the workout, whether that included the running or the running and walking. As a result I was never exactly sure how much time I was actually taking for my runs versus my runs and my walks.
However, can't beat how gradually and painlessly the program gets you from couch to 5k!
This program really does gradually and almost as painlessly as possible get you from couch shape to running a 5k without much problem whatsoever. It really is shocking.
You start out slowly with light intermittent runs mixed with walking periods and gradually build up to fewer walking periods and longer runs, until next thinks you know, your running a 5k straight.
The entire training period spanned just under 2 months for me. Each session is about 1/2 hour to 50 minutes with a 5 minute warmup and warm-down period respectively.
My only complaint was that I never could figure out when the program would give the distance of the workout, whether that included the running or the running and walking. As a result I was never exactly sure how much time I was actually taking for my runs versus my runs and my walks.
However, can't beat how gradually and painlessly the program gets you from couch to 5k!
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Wow from a non-runner
I started using this App 5 weeks ago. I was a complete couch potato & found the first run hard going -even running for 1 minute felt like an eternity! I got hooked almost immediately & today I completed my 16th run & ran 22 minutes with 2 3 minute intervals. I've amazed myself but this app motivates me because every new challenge is just about manageable & I can see my progress with the map & summary by the end. I'll settle for wherever my body tells me is enough, but my aim was to run 5k by my birthday in December & right now I feel as though I'm going to smash it! The only improvement I can suggest is guided warm up & cool down. As a novice, a few of the runs hurt my legs/back for a few days, so I researched warm up exercises & haven't looked back since warming up properly.
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Does Not Work With Google Play Music
The program is great and the app works well to keep you on track and motivated. However, it only works with your iTunes library, meaning I can't use my Google Play Account with it. Add in that functionality and I will definitely give it 5 stars.
