jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

The idea that we need 10,000 steps every day was decided by the Japanese inventor of a pedometer. Actually, that's an arbitrary figure. Walking from your chair into the kitchen for a snack doesn't count. To be healthy, you must engage in at least half an hour of "vigorous" activity every day. Walking briskly for half an hour would meet that goal, regardless of the number of steps you take. Theimportant thing is to make your body work had for a while every day. There is unlimited information online about exercise.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24232340-300-how-many-steps-a-day-do-you-really-need-spoiler-it-isnt-10000/?utm_source=nssub-acq&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nssub%20acq_jan%20health_e6_A%20SL_270124&utm_content=B&utm_term=NSSUB_Prospects_Engaged-Active-Passive

More info about exercise -

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24632780-600-why-strength-training-may-be-the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-your-health/?utm_source=nssub-acq&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nssub%20acq_jan%20health_e6_A%20SL_270124&utm_content=B&utm_term=NSSUB_Prospects_Engaged-Active-Passive

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25033350-400-how-the-way-you-move-can-change-the-way-you-think-and-feel/?utm_source=nssub-acq&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nssub%20acq_jan%20health_e6_A%20SL_270124&utm_content=B&utm_term=NSSUB_Prospects_Engaged-Active-Passive

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532730-100-is-running-or-walking-better-for-you-heres-what-the-science-says/?utm_source=nssub-acq&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nssub%20acq_jan%20health_e6_A%20SL_270124&utm_content=B&utm_term=NSSUB_Prospects_Engaged-Active-Passive

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

I did 15,000+ today at the Split Rock Equestrian Event at Terra Nova today. Sitting back relaxing now!

Don

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Both the American Heart Association and the CDC endorse the 10k step idea.
It’s been a while since I could do that but after a cortisone shot I’m working my way back up.
Soon I’ll be 45 again! lol!

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I got a Pedometer from Trisport. It counts from step one but disregards the figure if you don't go past a certain no. of steps. Can't remember what that is, but it's the best pedometer I've ever had.

http://realalt.com/products/3dtrisport-pedometer

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sorry, but the horse's steps don't count. 😕

tomad Loc: North Carolina

I bought a Fitbit and took up walking in January of 2022. I weighed over 220 lbs and at first could barely make it around the block. Over two years I lost 60 lbs and now try to walk a minimum of 7 miles a day (about 14k steps). The longest exercise walk I've done was just over 16 miles and over 30k steps. At first it was start/stop as it was very boring but then I got a good set of earbuds and got into listening to interesting podcasts and that made all the difference. The latest advice I've read is that you get maximum heart and longevity benefits from between 6000 and 7500 exercise steps per day and any more after that are just for losing weight or enjoyment.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I had three FitBits, but they stopped working way too soon. Now, I just keep track of my steps by counting them as I walk.

tomad Loc: North Carolina

That's odd, I never take mine off and it's one of the cheapest models and through showers and all kinds of bumps and slams against things it keeps on working. BTW, I got it for steps but I have also improved my sleep greatly by analyzing the sleep tracking data and making adjustments to my routines.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Congrats on the weight loss. Been missing my walks lately due to cedar fever (bad in Central Texas) and bronchitis, but hope to get back into my walking routine again. Don’t walk nearly that far, but average 5-6 days a week, hot or cold.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Which model tracker?

Daryls Loc: Waco, TX

There are numerous free apps for your cell phones, both Apple and Android phones, that will count your steps. No need to purchase an additional pedometer or other technology. You can also use your cell phone to listen to podcasts or music (XM radio, FM radio, commercial radio stations) while you walk.

Daryl

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

If you have an iPhone you can use the step counter in the Health icon. It gives you historical information on your steps as well. I use it everyday.

tomad Loc: North Carolina

Fitbit Charge 4. It is one of the smaller less intrusive ones and it only needs to be re-charged about once a week. I think Charge 5 and 6 are out now.

elee950021 Loc: New York, NY

My wife and I both have a United Healthcare/AARP/Mosaic plan where one of the perks is a free Fitbit pedometer, a lesser model that still works well. The program under "Renew Rewards" pays those in the program $1 for walking 5000 steps per day for a minimum of 10 days each calendar month, putting your "rewards" on a debit card at the end of each month. When we first began the program, the requirement was 7500 steps per day but this year dropped to only 5000 steps. Perhaps too many people in the program were unable to do 7500 steps per day? Anyhow, we've both maxed out at $120/year. Other "Rewards" include signing up with their phone app, a yearly health exam, a mail-in fecal test and other health-related activities. Another benefit is OTC which allows an enrollee gratis $40 per month worth of medical-related "Over the Counter" goods from a large catalog such as bandages, first-aid cremes and kits and many other sundries such as Epsom salts which we use to soak when we bathe in our whirlpool. We've also joined a local gym in a government benefit program for seniors formerly called "Silver Sneakers" for free.

We are not employed with UHC in any way but are happy with our enrollment in this plan (at least for now)! You should check out the perks of your health plan regardless of the company!

Be well! Happy New Year (Chinese)! Ed

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I barely know how to make a call on the phone, it's there for emergencies only. I have found, when walking with my neighbour the Trisport to be much more accurate than the phone app.