Chestnut63's Journal, 21 May 20

Hi Chestnut63. I use the Strava app on my phone, easy to install and free.  

I have a pedometer (very cheap on Amazon) 

Thank you Gypsy i will look it up👌 

Toyaali i was thinking about a padometer i'll have to wait for the electrical shops to reopen 

Most phones have a tracker on or you can download an app for free if you only want it to track your steps. X 

Good morning Chestnut, when I signed up for FS, Google Fit automatically flagged up itself as it works with the app, I've had no problems and you can track other fitness activities on it also 😊 

if you have an iPhone the health app (already installed) will track your steps for you😊 

Thank you bubblegum everyones advice is greatly appreciated 👌 

Kathy thank you,good morning, i think i might take a walk today to see if any Argos shops are open 

Maddie thank you after i have had my daily walk when i get home i will search my tablet for apps. 

I use the S Health app on my phone for steps.  

Chestnut, Google Fit is just an app on your phone. I just strap my phone onto my ankle, press track fitness and away I go 😊 

Peat 68, kathy thank you for your input all the FS members are very helpful, i have to make sure i keep on walking, i must remember to walk back home or i will find myself miles from home and sleeping on the streets, which is okay when it is fine but when its cold and wet?  

I suggest that you get more than a pedometer. They are helpful but there are so many better alternatives. I suggest that you research fitness trackers. I wear a Fitbit but there are other brands. Tracking total activity is easy these days and gives better insight as to how many calories you are burning...  

Hi chesty - I got one from Amazon - just a cheap one and it certainly works - links by bluetooth to iPhone and you can track by day or week etc. I found it interesting to monitor how many steps I was walking with Roco - was quite surprised that I was exceeding 12000 on an 'ordinary' day when I was wearing it regularly. The one I have doesn't count calories but I am not convinced that is an accurate reflecting as it cant tell how much effort you are exerting - for instance mine would register the same on a flat road and it would across a ploughed field on an incline. I am sure some will compare pulse and do some sort of calculation but then you start talking serious bucks. Depends how much you want to pay - pensioner.... I cant really see you sleeping on the streets - somehow I have you as someone who likes his home comforts..... 

John i thank you very much for your input i intend to gather as much information i can from other FS members and researching the internet it will probably take me a few days , but i do have plenty of time on my hands. 

Chris so points raised where do i start, i think i've my response to people suggestions to my original already have been covered but i am allways open to extra input thank you. Now getting to the point about being homeless i did spend 48 hours for charity/TV programme on the streets, would you believe it i worked for the Department of Work and Pensions . 

I have checked my responses and i apply for the missing words but i am sure people will get the jist of what i am trying, sorry everyone.😥  

Again i showing what idiot i am that should read apologise 

We get what you are saying. Read between the lines... No problem. if you want super simple to get started use your ph. it’s on there ...then decide what you want You might want something that does a lot more.......... I guess I’m saying start simple