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24 alternatives to Running for stuck to chair programmers
Hi, I don't like sports but I'm overweight and my doctor leaves me no choice but to start running a little bit.I read a lot of methods for those who, like me, can't even run for more than a minute so I made this little android app to motivate me. It's only a chronometer that alternates walking and running phases and uses text to speech (so I don't have to look at my phone while running). Hope this helps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deliriom.runbabyrun
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Running for stuck to chair programmers launched in 2012; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Hey everyone, I here is a small open-source project I've been working on lately. I'd love to hear your thoughts and improvement ideas :) GitHub: [github.com/Vincenius/workout-lol](https://github.com/Vincenius/workout-lol)
2023 · workout.lol · its alternatives →
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Start your journey to an active life
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Pace To Race▲68Giving you r a virtual pacer and trainer in your pocket.
2019 · pacetorace.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, I'm a solo developer and I built Steps: Workout & Pedometer, an iOS pedometer and workout tracker. Last week, two German iOS publications wrote about the app. I didn't pitch them. I didn't send a press release. I didn't even know it was happening. I woke up to a spike in downloads, checked the analytics, and traced it back to their articles. That coverage pushed the app past $1,000 in sales. I still have no idea how they found the app. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience getting featured in publications, whether organically or through outreach. What worked for you? Any tips…
Mar 2026 · getsteps.app · its alternatives →
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I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account muscle groups and balancing the exercises to hit most main muscles. I also stayed going through all…
2025 · shortreps.com · its alternatives →
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Smart Runner▲94Ran my first marathon. Didn’t want to keep paying so much for Runna. So I built a running coach app, and then kept improving it more and more, i think it’s pretty good now. Give it a try and share your thoughts.
Jun 2026 · runnerapp.pro · its alternatives →
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Runo 2.0▲132I built Runo after years of inconsistent marathon training. GPS watches tell you your pace AFTER it's too late. So I made a simple metronome that plays a beat at your target cadence (steps per minute). New in 2.0: Apple Watch haptics (run to the beat without headphones), Strava sync, and social features. 4.7 on App Store, 10k+ runners. Would love feedback from the HN community.
Jan 2026 · runoapp.com · its alternatives →
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My cofounder and I have been working on a site called Fitocracy (www.fitocracy.com), which is a social game for fitness. The idea was very much inspired by our experiences growing up as nerds playing video games, later on discovering weightlifting, and drawing the parallel between working out and "leveling yourself up." XKCD has a pretty well known comic to this effect: http://xkcd.com/189/. We find that the metaphor of workout out as leveling up in a video game resonates with quite a few people, so Fitocracy is an attempt to bring that to life. On Fitocracy, tracking your workouts earns you…
2011 · xkcd.com · its alternatives →
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I started running 5 years ago and it completely changed me. Recently, I decided to train for my first marathon and needed something more than just tracking my runs to motivate me. I noticed all the apps currently available are just trackers and route finders, but nothing has solved the problem of consistency. So I thought of combining the basic idea of the Forest app with running and created a small app for myself which would reward me with plants and trees for my runs. I am not a mobile developer but then i came across Capacitor. Since I knew Next.js and have been working with it for the…
2025 · runandgrow.com · its alternatives →
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The app that pays to step 🏃♀️
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I just launched my first-ever mobile app. It’s called STEPRACERS, a game where you compete with friends by tracking your steps. The idea came from someone close to me who completely changed their life by focusing on their health. Every night, they’d send me their step count - a small, daily ritual that became a powerful reminder of progress. So I turned it into a game. It’s fun. It’s simple. And it might just push you to hit your 10k steps a day.
2025 · stepracers.com · its alternatives →
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FitFrnd is a mobile app that helps you enjoy working out. - Flexible goals: Set an initial fitness goal. Adjust your goal as you make progress and learn about what you enjoy doing. - Share your success: Tell friends and family about workouts done and milestones achieved! Share on Facebook and Twitter. - Push your buddies: Encourage friends and comment on their workouts. - Smarts for fitness: Discover weekly patterns in your workout history, and get better at working out. - Be a winner: Kick ass and get into shape! FitFrnd is fun, simple and easy to use. It is your personal fitness companion…
2012 · 12labs.com · its alternatives →
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2013 · pace.fm · its alternatives →
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No more boring running - run with stories and missions
2016 · its alternatives →
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