Then, you're free to explore the Fitocracy community, which works in a variety of ways. Fitocracy is primarily a fitness tool. You can use it to track your workouts. You select the activity from the supplied list (you'll be hard-pressed to find an activity not on there), then enter your workout time and the distance covered (if applicable).

The advanced options let frequent exercisers log multiple sessions per day, which is a nice touch. But Fitocracy doesn't include any mapping tools that runners and walkers could use to plan or log routes; rival includes this useful feature.

Fitocracy does include plenty of ways to keep you motivated, though. Every workout you track earns you points, and your points help you move through Fitocracy's Levels. You're also presented with Quests (such as run a 5K, do a dumbbell press, or log 10 fitness activities in one week) that earn you bonus points.

Fitocracy has more to offer than these solo goals, however: its social aspect is what sets it apart from other workout trackers such as and .

You can search the site and add members as your friends, just as you would on Facebook. You also can use your "Feed" to see public updates from all Fitocracy members. Other members can comment on your posts and give you "props" for you accomplishments.