Dailymile gives users a simple way to track their workouts. The application supplies users with a place to record all of their fitness efforts, whether they are strength training, jogging or doing any other physical activity. The user can record what they did, how many repetitions or miles they managed, when they did it and other workout related details such weight amounts and duration. Users can also see what their fellow Dailymile members accomplished through feeds found on the homepage and on user profiles. The application also includes embedded maps so the user can plan routes. Competition features are included to give the user more ways to find motivation. Dailymile is also compatible with Garmin, Android and iPhone devices.
Dailymile was founded in 2008 by Ben Weiner and Kelly Korevec. The application was designed to assist triathletes, cyclists and runners. Through Dailymile, users can record progress, share workout stats, plan routes and much more. Today, many people use Dailymile to measure progress and discover a way to stay motivated.
Dailymile offers many simple features that are combined to offer athletes a full spectrum of functions that can make their fitness goals easier to obtain. The application records more than workout times. Users can add how much they lifted, how many repetitions they managed and routes they took. Dailymile can help athletes plan, organize and keep track of their workouts each day.
The Dailymile website welcomes users with a refreshing blue color scheme highlighted by hints of orange and green. The homepage features a recent user activity feed. User profiles provide a fitness overview along the left hand side, which includes friends, motivations, total miles covered, fitness goals, number of routes created, number of races run and the user’s URL. The center of the user profile includes comments, images and more statistics.
A new user can join the Dailymile community by clicking the orange “Get Started” button found along the left side of the homepage. Two buttons at the top of the form invite the user to log in with an existing Facebook or Twitter account. Users who prefer to create a new account can fill out the form provided below. The form asks for an email address, full name and password. The user can click the orange “Sign Up” button at the bottom of the form to complete registration. A small note below the form advises the user that by submitting their information, they are automatically agreeing to the Dailymile terms of use.
Dailymile is available to all users for free. There are no subscription fees or other charges for using the website. Anyone can join the Dailymile community for free. No premium paid membership is available at this time. The site includes a small online store that sells t-shirts, however this is currently the only place users are asked to spend money (and it is completely optional).
Dailymile is atool for athletes. The application provides users with many helpful tools to keep track of their fitness efforts. Users can also join friends and family in workout competitions hosted on Dailymile.