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Strava adds route-planning and strength-training features
Strava has updated its app with tools for finding and planning routes and tracking strength workouts.
The mapping changes are aimed at people who walk, hike and take part in other outdoor activities, as well as runners and cyclists.
Route search now accepts everyday-language prompts, and the app has more routes, simpler offline maps and redesigned route cards.
Paying subscribers are expected to get hands-free audio directions, while community tags for points of interest and route discovery on the web are also planned.
Strava added coach-designed strength workouts in October, with animated exercise guidance and live set and rep tracking for subscribers.
Free users can try a sample workout, and Strava says more workout series and tracking options are due before the end of 2026.
The updates broaden Strava beyond running and cycling, adding more guided fitness tools to the app.
Strava has updated its route discovery and mapping tools, adding features for finding, planning and following outdoor routes.
The changes include a more intuitive search function, more available routes, simpler offline maps and redesigned route cards.
Strava says subscriber-only turn-by-turn audio directions and other route features are coming soon.
A separate October update added coach-designed strength workouts with animated exercise guidance and live set and rep tracking for subscribers.
- Who
- Strava.
- What
- It added route-planning and mapping features and recently upgraded its strength-training tools.
- When
- The article was published on October 27, 2026; the strength-training update was made in October.
- Where
- In the Strava app, with route discovery on the web also planned.
- Why
- Strava says the route changes aim to make it easier for outdoor users to find, plan and follow routes.
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Strava added coach-designed strength workouts, with animated guidance and live set and rep tracking for subscribers.
TechRadar reported Strava’s route discovery and mapping updates.
- Route search
- Search prompts can be written in users’ own words.
- Offline maps
- Strava says offline maps are simpler to use.
- Audio directions
- Hands-free turn-by-turn audio directions for subscribers are planned.
- Strength workouts
- Subscribers can see animated exercise guidance and live set and rep tracking.
- Future features
- Community tagging of points of interest and web route discovery are coming soon.
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aimed at making it easier for users who love outdoor activities to find, plan, and follow the best routes