Measure MyStride is an application designed to accurately calculate a persons stride length for use in determining accurate distance traveled either walking and/or running. Most other fitness applications and devices (pedometer style) use a standard formula to "approximate" a person stride length. This is based on gender, height, and weight and is often in error as much as 40%! The stride length determined by Measure MyStride may be used as a basis with other pedometer devices and applications by either 1) During your device setup, enter the stride length determined by Measure MyStride or 2) Used as part of the calculation when the number of steps is known.
Measure MyStride uses the GPS satellite network and cell tower location services to determine your position. It measures the actual distance traveled with each step and then calculates an average stride length using thousands of data points. Measure MyStride must be used outdoors and have a continuous unobstructed view of the sky in order to sync with GPS satellites. The longer the walk/run session, the more precise the calculated stride will be, and it is not necessary to walk/run in a straight line. Measure MyStride works even if there are changes of direction and altitude.
For each measurement session, Measure MyStride also provides the Total Distance Traveled, the Elapsed Time, and the Number of Steps.
In future releases of Measure MyStride, you will be able to accumulate each measurement session and then average the results for a very precise stride length.