Disclosed herein are a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same. In the mobile terminal and the method for controlling the same, a circular time line is displayed when a specific application is executed. A motion of a user is sensed, and a tracking trajectory is displayed in the circular time line in real time. In this case, the tracking trajectory may be displayed so that it has a different display characteristic based on a type of the sensed motion of the user. Exercise information including an exercise type of a user can be displayed so that it is intuitively recognized over time. An exercise competition with a specific person or group members can be performed in real time. An exercise method suitable for a limited situation can be recommended.