How Strava works - track, analyse, share and connect

Strava User Guide: A social network for athletes / Photo: William Hook
Strava User Guide: A social network for athletes / Photo: William Hook

The world has changed in many ways with globalisation, the emergence of digital technology, digital devices, computers, mobile phones and other current technological means, have allowed the connection of all the inhabitants of planet earth. For its part, in the field of sports and recreation, technology could not be left behind, and now sportsmen and sportswomen can count on the Strava app. So, to learn how to use this social network that allows you to share your excursions, walks and sports routes, don't miss out on this Strava User Guidewhere we show you the basic steps for its use:

1. Strava download

Strava is more than just a digital application, it is the social network for athletes, adventurers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. monitoring and performance recording that you can download from a mobile device with Android operating system or iPhone (iOS)The "Cycling Logger" is a tool for you to record all aspects of your cycling, walking, hiking, jogging, running or any other physical activity for adventure, hiking or recreation, in order to analyse your performance, set goals and improve your endurance in the activity you do.

You can easily download this app by searching for it at the PlayStore or AppStore according to the operating system you have on your devices, you only have to locate it and download it to enjoy all its benefits.

2. After downloading, register

Once you have installed the app, you must now register, indicate the data requested by the appThese will be very useful for it to be able to provide you with the best possible statistics for each activity you carry out by recording your achievements.

In addition, Strava not only helps you with the recording of your achievements, but also performs a whole analysis of data related to the activity time, calories burned, effort exerted, heart rate, performs a power measurement and records virtually any physical measurement you can imagine.

With that registration, Strava starts storing that information in its database, and then shows you the performance statisticiansThis allows us to observe the improvement, change or evolution of the performance according to the practice and the activity routine carried out, so that you will be able to set goals and watch you break your own records.

Track all aspects of your activity and analyse them later / Photo: strava.com
Track all aspects of your activity and analyse them later / Photo: strava.com

3. Activation of the Stava GPS system

Another advantage of having a sports and activity tracker like Strava is that you will never feel lost, as it has a satellite location system, this is the GPS that you will have to activate in the app.

The GPS from Strava puts you anywhereThe Strava app is a simple and easy to use, so it prevents you from going off the set route, and if you change your route, the same app recalculates your destination and sends you on the right path. This gives you confidence and security, because just by adding your starting point and destination in Strava, it will show you the paths to follow according to the activity you do, whether cycling, hiking or walking, always pointing out the best routes.

So don't forget ACTIVATE, in the app's menu GPS which is guided by the proprietary network that only Strava offers, allowing you to pinpoint your exact location.

4. Using Strava as a social network

Strava is the largest social network of sportsmen and sportswomen for sportsmen and sportswomenSo, within its community you will find an endless number of users with whom you can share your adventures, accomplished goals and with whom, no matter where in the world they are, you can competing in a real way.

With Strava you can register an activity and share it with followers and friendsYou can showcase your training, races and interact by posting the best of the ride, so everyone can see your exploits and comment their appreciation.

Travelling the trails with Strava is to always be accompanied, as different groups of clubs created from the same application are subscribed, active and participating as members of this great community, thus achieving this, network a large number of teams, friends, specialised shops and different sports brands..

This ensures that you never feel alone on the road and that you always have the best company of other people who also share the same passion for outdoor sports and recreation activities.

The use of the social network is very intuitive, check the menu of options and share comments, photographs, thoughts and spatial location.

Contact friends and share your adventure / Photo: strava.com
Contact friends and share your adventure / Photo: strava.com

5. How to share photos with Strava

An athlete not only likes to do sport, but also likes to be an inspiration and motivation for others. With strava you can become a perfect influencer on this network and you can be a great motivator by sharing your adventures, records and goals achieved in any of the outdoor sport disciplines you practice, as you can record, upload, and share your results with your friends. share photos of your adventures from your Strava account to the entire Strava community from the app menu.

A sportsman visits impressive places, in his outdoor activity, because basically for sport and extreme and adventure activities there are no borders, therefore, many people like to see how far you are able to go and what new places you dare to explore, being able to leave an impression of the places you visit. photographic record on the Strava network.

6. How to activate Strava security options

Practicing sports outdoors has its risks, therefore, Strava, thinking about your safety and the concern that it can generate for your loved ones, this network allows the activation of Beacon.

Beacon is Strava's security system in its Premium version.which allows your loved ones to locate you, because, through its system, you can share your location in real timeThis can be known to your family, friends, personal trainer, therapist or anyone you trust. You can issue alarms and alerts in the event of an emergency, communicating the same to the a safe group with whom you share your location and routesJust activate the function in the menu of the premium format and that's it, you're safe.

Discover new routes and compete with a global community. / Photo: strava.com
Discover new routes and compete with a global community. / Photo: strava.com

7. How to find new routes with Strava

Get to know new routes through the app: discover and share. Join this huge community of sportsmen and hikers with whom you have a lot in common and with whom you will want to share all your adventures.


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