It is completely up to you if you'd prefer to log your One Foot Forward Challenge through the website or app. However, if you are part of a workplace or team, we do recommend the website as the best place to track your challenge.
Track your kilometres with the One Foot Forward app!
Available to download via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store now.
About the app
We're excited to have launched an exclusive One Foot Forward app for you!
We've created this FREE app for you to:
- Log your kilometres and record activity throughout October
- Track your fitness and fundraising progress
- Unlock rewards and badges
- Follow your rankings on the leaderboards
It's free to download and available on iPhone and Android.
When you log your kilometres via the app, it automatically syncs to your One Foot Forward fundraising page.
It's the perfect way to track your progress for your challenge this October to help create better mental health for all.
Download the app now
Together, let's put One Foot Forward to help create better mental health for all.
Do I have to use the app?
How do I edit my activity in the app?
To update your activity, open your app and select the ‘activity’ tab down the bottom.
Scroll down until you see the list of recent activity. Click on the three dots next to the entry you want to edit, then select the pen icon in the top right-hand corner. This will allow you to edit.
Once you’ve made your changes, click ‘save changes’.
How do I share my fundraising page with my family and friends through the app?
You can either click the QR Code button on the Home Page to share with friends and family to scan and donate to your page, or you can click the 'Share Page' button and share via text, social media or other apps.
How to I edit my fundraising or activity goal through the app?
To edit your goals, head to the ‘Fundraising’ page on the app. There, you can edit your fundraising or distance target by clicking the 'Edit Goal' button. Additionally, On the Home Page, click your profile photos in the top right corner. Scroll down to the Activity Section and click on your Fundraising Goal or Activity Goal and edit accordingly.
How do I view my donations in the app?
To view your donations in the app, navigate to the ‘Fundraising’ Page. Then, once you’re on the Fundraising Page. scroll down to the 'Recent Donation' section. Your donations from friends and family, and self-donations will appear here.
How do I track activity in the app?
When you open the app, you’ll see a red plus sign at the bottom middle of the screen. Click on this and select 'add fitness activity' or start live tracking.
To track your activity live, make sure you remember to press ‘pause’ then ‘stop’.
To ensure your live activity is being tracked correctly, ensure your location settings are set to 'Allow tracking'.
How do I sync my fitness data from my watch to the app?
How do I sync my fitness data from my watch to the app?
You can track your kilometers using the in-built fitness tracker, or connect to your Fitbit, Garmin, Map My Fitness, or Apple Watch (via Apple Health).
To do this, select your profile picture in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Then, scroll down to Activity and select Apps and Devices. Choose your app and follow the prompts to connect.
Apple Watch users:
- Make sure your watch is paired with your iPhone.
- Connect the app to Apple Health and allow permissions for Workouts and Walking + Running Distance.
- After that, head back to your profile picture in the top right-hand corner and select Health Access. Here you’ll see details of past activities that you can choose to sync over into the app.
Why isn't my smart watch syncing with the app?
Sometimes there is a delay on your device syncing with The One Foot Forward app – this delay can be between a few hours and overnight. If your activity hasn’t uploaded by the next day, please disconnect and reconnect your device to your fitness app.
You can also log your activity manually through the app by clicking the red plus sign at the bottom-middle of the app home screen and selecting 'add fitness activity' or ‘start live tracking’.
If tracking a live activity, when you’re finished, press ‘pause’ then ‘stop’. This will log your live activity. To ensure your live activity is being tracked correctly, ensure your location settings are set to 'Allow tracking'.
Why is my live activity recording a different distance to my actual distance travelled?
There are a few reasons why this may occur:
- The GPS track generally follows the shape of the road/path but with much less precision.
- If the GPS signal is lost and later re-acquired the pre- and post-signal-loss points will be connected with a straight line.
- A 'jumpy' GPS signal can cause your activity to report more distance than you actually travelled since each 'zig' and 'zag' of your GPS track has to be accounted for with a straight line connecting them.
To ensure the most accurate live tracking:
- Have a clear view to the sky. Obstructions between the phone and the sky can affect the signal.
- Ensure your device has data enabled.
- Give it time - allow time for the GPS receiver to tune into the satellites before starting an activity.
- Disable any battery saver settings including Power Saving Mode or Battery Management.
- Also ensure that the app is granted the appropriate permissions.
Alternatively, you can log your KM manually via the app or website.
I downloaded the app for last year's challenge, how do I update it?
If your phone is set to auto update apps then you will not need to do anything to update the app for this year.
If not, simply navigate to your app store on your device (Google Play Store for Android, App Store for iOS), search 'One Foot Forward' then tap the "Update" button to apply this year's updates and you're ready to go!
How do I connect other fitness apps to the One Foot Forward app?
Navigate to the profile section in the top right corner of the screen. Look for "Apps and Devices". This will show all available fitness app options for One Foot Forward based on the apps available on the website.
How do I connect Apple Health data to the app?
To connect to Health Access navigate to your profile section, then Health access and select "Allow health access". After you have navigated through the permission screens, relevant health data can be either synced for a full day or manually for individual activities logged.
